David Chiu
@newbeats.bsky.social
Staff writer at PEOPLE; ex-Axios, NBC News, CBS News, ABC News; also freelanced for Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Forbes, Newsweek, Pitchfork and many more.
My recap of some of this year's noteworthy archival music releases/reissues www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan: A Survey Of Some Of 2025’s Notable Music Reissues
2025 was a banner year for archival music releases.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
My recap of some of this year's noteworthy archival music releases/reissues www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
My new interview with Sean Wilentz on the new Dylan 'Bootleg Series' he co-produced www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #bobdylan #seanwilentz
Bob Dylan’s Rise During His Early N.Y.C. Years Is Celebrated In New Box Set
Historian Sean Wilentz talks about 'Through the Open Window, 1956-1963,' the latest installment of 'The Bootleg Series' he co-produced with Steve Berkowitz.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
My new interview with Sean Wilentz on the new Dylan 'Bootleg Series' he co-produced www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #bobdylan #seanwilentz
My new conversation with author/Buffalo Tom's Bill Janovitz's new book on the Cars: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #thecars #billjanovitz
The Cars’ Story Is Finally Told In A New Definitive Biography
The history of the popular New Wave band sees the light of day in 'The Cars: Let the Stories Be Told' by Bill Janovitz.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
My new conversation with author/Buffalo Tom's Bill Janovitz's new book on the Cars: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #thecars #billjanovitz
A very eloquent and heartbreaking essay
“When you are dying, at least in my limited experience, you start remembering everything.” Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, writes about receiving a terminal diagnosis. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/4SkkDI
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A very eloquent and heartbreaking essay
My recap of Stevie Nicks’ recent show www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
Stevie Nicks Continues To ‘Dance’ Into Fans’ Hearts At N.Y.C. Concert
The rock icon performed her classic hits at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
My recap of Stevie Nicks’ recent show www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
My new interview with Annie Lennox www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #annielennox
Annie Lennox’s Life And Career As Told Through Her New Visual Memoir
The legendary Scottish musician traces her history from Eurythmics to the present with her latest book, ‘Retrospective.’
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November 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
My new interview with Annie Lennox www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #annielennox
My new chat with Cheap Trick's Tom Petersson www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #cheaptrick
Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson On The Band’s New LP ‘All Washed Up’
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers just released their 21st studio album.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
My new chat with Cheap Trick's Tom Petersson www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #cheaptrick
Here's part 2 of my recent chat with Bad Company's Simon Kirke www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #badcompany
Bad Company’s Simon Kirke Reflects On The Band Ahead Of Rock Hall Induction
The founding member talks about the band’s legacy before the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony this Saturday.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Here's part 2 of my recent chat with Bad Company's Simon Kirke www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #badcompany
My new interview with @blondieband.bsky.social’s Debbie Harry and Chris Stein www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
Blondie’s Debbie Harry And Chris Stein Look Back At ‘No Exit’
The founders of the beloved New York City band revisit their 1999 reunion album, which was recently reissued as an expanded edition.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
My new interview with @blondieband.bsky.social’s Debbie Harry and Chris Stein www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
I went to see Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo for the first time in 22 years; here's my recap www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #patbenatar #neilgiraldo
Pat Benatar And Neil Giraldo Deliver the Classic Rock Hits At MSG Show
It was a New York homecoming for Pat Benatar when she and Neil Giraldo played at Madison Square Garden.
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November 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I went to see Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo for the first time in 22 years; here's my recap www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #patbenatar #neilgiraldo
My recap of classical pianist Simone Dinnerstein's recent NYC show: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
Simone Dinnerstein And Baroklyn Go All Bach In New York City
The acclaimed classical pianist and her string ensemble played at the Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall on Oct. 21.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My recap of classical pianist Simone Dinnerstein's recent NYC show: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
ICYMI, my chat with Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp on the band's early years, which are the subject of a new boxed set 'Everything Is Now' www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #spandauballet
Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp On The Band’s Early Years Celebrated On New Box Set
‘Everything Is Now - Vol. 1 (1978-1982)’ spotlights the popular British band’s formative period.
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October 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
ICYMI, my chat with Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp on the band's early years, which are the subject of a new boxed set 'Everything Is Now' www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #spandauballet
Reposted by David Chiu
“Look for the shafts of light…”
Hard to believe that this still of David Bowie as TJ Newton in The Man Who Fell To Earth is over fifty years old.
Then again all of David James’ stills from the set of the film in 1975 are timeless.
#RandomBowie #RandomTJNewton
Hard to believe that this still of David Bowie as TJ Newton in The Man Who Fell To Earth is over fifty years old.
Then again all of David James’ stills from the set of the film in 1975 are timeless.
#RandomBowie #RandomTJNewton
October 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
“Look for the shafts of light…”
Hard to believe that this still of David Bowie as TJ Newton in The Man Who Fell To Earth is over fifty years old.
Then again all of David James’ stills from the set of the film in 1975 are timeless.
#RandomBowie #RandomTJNewton
Hard to believe that this still of David Bowie as TJ Newton in The Man Who Fell To Earth is over fifty years old.
Then again all of David James’ stills from the set of the film in 1975 are timeless.
#RandomBowie #RandomTJNewton
The second part of my chat with @donnymccaslin.bsky.social, focusing on David Bowie's 'Blackstar' www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #davidbowie #donnymccaslin
David Bowie’s Swangsong ‘Blackstar’ As Recalled By Donny McCaslin
The jazz saxophonist recalls working on Bowie's 2016 swansong LP, which is included on the 'I Can't Give Everything Away’ retrospective.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The second part of my chat with @donnymccaslin.bsky.social, focusing on David Bowie's 'Blackstar' www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #davidbowie #donnymccaslin
A fun chat with Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp On The Band’s Early Years Celebrated On New Box Set
‘Everything Is Now - Vol. 1 (1978-1982)’ spotlights the popular British band’s formative period.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A fun chat with Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
My new conversation with jazz sax player Donny McCaslin www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #donnymccaslin
Donny McCaslin On The Rock Influences For His New Jazz LP 'Lullaby For the Lost'
Best known for his collaboration with David Bowie on ‘Blackstar,’ the veteran jazz sax player recently released his 14th album as band leader.
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October 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
My new conversation with jazz sax player Donny McCaslin www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #donnymccaslin
A recap of David Byrne's recent show at Radio City Music Hall www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #davidbyrne #talkingheads
David Byrne Delivers An Electrifying Performance in N.Y.C.
The former Talking Heads singer is currently on tour for his ‘Who Is the Sky?’ album
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October 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A recap of David Byrne's recent show at Radio City Music Hall www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #davidbyrne #talkingheads
I wrote about a special exhibit in London that just opened www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #blitz #newromantics #designmuseum
Blitz Nightclub Is Celebrated In Museum Exhibit
A new exhibit at London's Design Museum spotlights the legendary club that was the epicenter of the New Romantic movement between the late '70s and early '80s.
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September 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I wrote about a special exhibit in London that just opened www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #blitz #newromantics #designmuseum
My interview with original Foreigner singer Lou Gramm www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
Foreigner’s Classic ‘4’ Album, Now Reissued
Foreigner's hugely successful fourth album from 1981 was recently issued as a deluxe edition with bonus material.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My interview with original Foreigner singer Lou Gramm www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
My recap of Mac DeMarco's recent NYC show www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #macdemarco
Mac DeMarco’s Slacker Rock Dazzles Radio City Music Hall Crowd
The popular indie rock artist played two sold-out shows in New York City earlier this week.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
My recap of Mac DeMarco's recent NYC show www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #macdemarco
My new interview with Bob Stanley of Saint Etienne www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
Saint Etienne’s Bob Stanley On Why The Trio’s New Album Is Also Their Last
The beloved British indie alternative act recently released their swansong record 'International.'
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September 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My new interview with Bob Stanley of Saint Etienne www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
Saw Nine Inch Nails for the first time ever this past week; here's my recap www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #nineinchnails #nin
Nine Inch Nails Unleash The Fury During N.Y.C. Stop Of ‘Peel It Back’ Tour
The industrial music icons performed a career-spanning set at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., this past Tuesday.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Saw Nine Inch Nails for the first time ever this past week; here's my recap www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #nineinchnails #nin
My new chat with Tift Merritt: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...
Tift Merritt Revisits‘Tambourine’ Album And Its Demos On New Companion LP
The country-folk singer has reissued her 2004 Grammy-nominated album 'Tambourine' and unveiled 'Time and Patience,' which features demos from the early 2000s.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
My new chat with Tift Merritt: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...