Philip Cosores is a freelance writer and photographer for Diffuser.fm, beginning in March of 2013. He is the Director of Aux.Out., the long-form section of Consequence of Sound, where he also contributes a monthly column, The Day Room. He regularly writes and takes pictures for Paste Magazine, The Orange County Register, and Noisey/Vice, and has appeared in Myspace, East Bay Express, Spinner (RIP), LA Weekly, SF Weekly, Brooklyn Vegan, and others, including Beats Per Minute, where he served as Managing Editor. He holds a B.A. in Creative Writing from U.C. Santa Cruz and is the proud owner of a tiny dog named Tumbleweed.
Philip Cosores
Explosions In the Sky Discuss ‘Prince Avalanche’ Soundtrack, Texas Politics and Their Changing Sound
Austin-based four-piece Explosions In the Sky have a mystique about them that stems from their instrumental sound. The lack of words begins the mystery, and over the years, the band -- typically described as post-rock -- has built upon it by refusing to make videos and perform encores.
Dropkick Murphys Discuss Boston Marathon Bombing Relief Efforts, Rocking With Bruce Springsteen + More
As the Dropkick Murphys tour in support of their eighth studio album, 'Signed and Sealed in Blood,' percussionist Matt Kelly spoke with Diffuser.fm about the April Boston Marathon attack, playing with the Boss and not-getting recognized.
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros Discuss New Self-Titled Album, the Joys of Juicing + More
Diffuser.fm had a chance to talk with Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeroes accordionist Nora Kirkpatrick about being in one of the hardest-working groups of the last few years, and about their commitments to having fun together and keeping healthy.
Jimmy Eat World Discuss Getting ‘Lucky’ With ‘The Middle,’ Recording New Album ‘Damage’
"You had to be there" is a phrase we use to explain away cultural phenomena -- the inexplicable, unlikely success stories that lack logical or compelling narratives. The appeal of emo in the late '90s falls somewhat into this, just like Jimmy Eat World somewhat fell into the genre, releasing one of the defining works of the short-lived musical movement with 'Clarity' and then departing t
Coachella 2013 Day Three Recap: Red Hot Chili Peppers Dish Hits, Wu-Tang Get Orchestral + More
Coachella 2013's first weekend finished Sunday (April 14) with a virtual sandstorm. As high winds and chilly weather overtook Indio, Calif., it seemed for a time the festival might not conclude as scheduled, but the Red Hot Chili Peppers braved the gusts and gave the most intense audience of the entire weekend something to remember, as they energetically delivered hit after hit in the closest thin