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
Red Hot Chili Peppers Music Now Doubles As CIA Torture
Over the past few years, we've heard reports about the tactics that the military has been using to get alleged terrorists and detainees to talk.
Jack White Will Celebrate Record Store Day by Making World’s Fastest Record
Jack White is already busy gearing up to release his next solo album 'Lazaretto' real soon, but he's decided to take on an even bigger project.
Seattle Police Are Being Sued for Kurt Cobain Death Scene Photos
As the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death draws near, Seattle police have released new photos from the original crime scene.
Jack White Announces New Album With New Song
Jack White is all set to release his second solo album, 'Lazaretto,' on June 10.
Mountain Jam Adds Avett Brothers, Gov’t Mule and More to Lineup
Mountain Jam celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and it's celebrating with its biggest lineup ever, including sets by the Avett Brothers, Antibalas, Gov't Mule and more.
Fourth Victim Dies From SXSW Crash
Two weeks after an accused drunk drive plowed his car through the streets of Austin during SXSW, another victim has died.
New Details Emerge in SXSW Accident
More than 12 hours after the crash that left two dead and 23 injured at SXSW, some new details have emerged, including the name of the driver.
Tracing 20 Years of Beck’s Musical Adventures
Now that you've had some time to take in Beck's latest album, 'Morning Phase,' it becomes obvious, once again, that the singer and songwriter is one of the most restless artists on the planet.
Kings of Leon Pay Tribute to Nashville, Family and Gunshots to the Head in New Video
Kings of Leon go for simplicity in their new video for 'Temple,' the latest single (and best song) from their most recent album, last year's 'Mechanical Bull.'
Jimmy Fallon Sticks His Key in a Barbershop Quartet Rendition of R. Kelly’s ‘Ignition’
Only two episodes in the can, and already Jimmy Fallon has made more of his 'Tonight Show' gig than Jay Leno managed to squeeze out over the past couple decades. On his first night as host of the show, he got U2 to perform on a roof. Last night, he enlisted a trio of singers for a barbershop quartet cover of R. Kelly's 'Ignition (Remix).'