Emily Tan is a freelance writer and photographer based in Jersey City, N.J. She been covering all things women, pop culture, music and tech since 2008. Emily has been published in the Seattle Times, AOL Music, Lemondop, CMJ, Spinner, PopEater. Currently, Emily contributes to a various places in the U.S. and U.K. including The Line of Best Fit, Idolator, Village Voice, Diffuser.fm and TheBoombox.com. contributes to various sites and publications in the U.S. and U.K. including TheBoomBox.com, Diffuser.fm, The Line of Best Fit, The 405 and Village Voice. Emily is usually on the hunt for the perfect cup of coffee, at a gig, or cycling around the city.
Emily Tan
The Zodiac Killer Has Been Identified
Investigators who have been following the case since the late '60s believe they have finally figured it out.
Queens of the Stone Age ‘Taking a Break’
Bassist Michael Shuman just revealed the band are on temporary hiatus to focus on other projects.
Blur Unveil New Song, ‘There Are Too Many of Us’
Watch a video for another new track from Blur's upcoming reunion album, 'The Magic Whip.'
Sasquatch! Festival Announces 2015 Lineup, Tickets On Sale Feb. 7
Still trying to figure out what to do for Memorial Day Weekend?
Paramore Unveil Intimate Spring 2015 Dates
Always keeping their fans in mind, Paramore are gearing up for an intimate tour to show just how much they appreciate the support.
Tokio Hotel Discuss Growing Up + New LP, ‘Kings of Suburbia’
Like many young bands, Tokio Hotel were just a group of musicians who wanted to follow their dreams and become rock stars.
Watch Kongos’ Brand New Music Video for ‘I Want to Know’
Instead of going for an elaborate and dramatic music video for their song, 'I Want to Know,' Kongos went with a straightforward tour documentary.
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Hangs With President Obama In Hawaii
President Barack Obama closed out his family vacation in Hawaii the same way we all [wish we could] do -- hanging out with Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder.
The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach Auctions Off Childhood Guitar for Akron Charity
With the success the Black Keys have been gaining throughout the years, the Akron, Ohio rockers have decided to give back to the place where they first met.
Rivers Cuomo Reveals His Favorite Weezer Song, and It Might Surprise You
Weezer have been a mainstay in the industry for over two decades, and with nine albums, they've amassed a huge catalog of awesome songs.
The 12 Alt Rock Songs of Christmas
Christmas is right around the corner, so what better way to get in the holiday spirit than listening to holiday carols? How about some rock and roll?!
Henry Rollins to Voice Killer In New Film, ‘In the House of Flies’
Some people are terrified of ghosts. Us? We're scared to death of Henry Rollins ... and his voice.