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David Chiu

David Chiu

@newbeats.bsky.social

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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.

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David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · 5d

My new chat with Bad Company's Simon Kirke: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #simonkirke #badcompany

Simon Kirke Talks Bad Company Tribute Album, Rock Hall Induction

The Bad Company tribute album 'Can't Get Enough' features such acts as the Struts, Blackberry Smoke, HARDY and Halestorm performing the British rock band's classic songs.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · 6d

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.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · 14d

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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David Bowie @davidbowiereal.bsky.social · 14d

“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

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · 15d

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.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · 18d

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.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · 20d

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.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · 27d

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

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Sep 20

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.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Sep 17

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.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Sep 10

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.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Sep 9

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.'

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Sep 7

My coverage from this event: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #bobdylan #elviscostello

Elvis Costello Talks Bob Dylan And Performs Songs At N.Y.C. Film Screening

The presentation showcased rare and previously unseen footage from the Bob Dylan Archive.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Sep 4

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.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Sep 3

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.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Aug 31

My recap of the Who's final show in NYC www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...

The Who Bid Adieu To New York City On ‘The Song Is Over’ Tour

The band led by surviving members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey made a stop at Madison Square Garden during their current North American farewell tour.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Aug 21

My new interview with Laufey ahead of her upcoming album 'A Matter of Time' www.newsweek.com/2025/08/29/e... #laufey

Laufey is an 'anxious Cinderella' on new album 'A Matter of Time'

Gen Z's favorite Grammy-winning jazz-pop singer returns with latest album, "A Matter of Time"

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David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Aug 16

My new conversation with legendary singer-songwriter @stephenbishop.bsky.social about his swansong album www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...

Stephen Bishop On Why He Chose To Make ‘THIMK’ His Final Album

The veteran singer-songwriter is concluding his recording career after 50 years.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Aug 9

My recap of Chicago’s recent show www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...

Chicago Rolls Out The Hits And More During N.Y.C. Tour Stop

The horn-powered rock group played all the hits and more during their sold-out show at the Beacon Theatre.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Aug 1

My recap of Yeah Yeah Yeahs' last show of their Hidden in Pieces tour www.forbes.com/sites/davidc...

Yeah Yeah Yeahs Concludes Tour With 3-Night Residency In N.Y.C.

The indie rock trio of Karen O, Nick Zinner and Brian Chase made some glorious noise and more in their hometown

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Jul 24

My interview with @gretamorgan.bsky.social about her new book www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #gretamorgan

Musician Greta Morgan’s Poignant Memoir Details The Loss Of Her Voice

In 'The Lost Voice' Greta Morgan looks back at the period when she lost her singing voice after contracting COVID in 2020.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Jul 22

I wrote a recap of music reissues that came out in the first half of this year www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #reissues #brucespringsteen #fleetwoodmac #pinkfloyd

Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac: 2025’s Notable Reissues So Far

A rundown of the noteworthy archival music releases from the first half of this year, including by the Grateful Dead and Sting.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Jul 18

My latest www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #billyjoel

Billy Joel Documentary Filmmakers on Exploring the Life and Music of the Piano Man

Directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin spoke about their two-part documentary ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes,’ which premieres Friday on HBO.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Jul 14

My new chat with A Flock of Seagulls' Mike Score: www.forbes.com/sites/davidc... #aflockofseagulls #lost80slive

A Flock Of Seagulls’ Mike Score Talks Playing On ‘Lost 80s Live!’ RetroTour

The New Wave band will be playing the long-running '80s music tour this summer.

David Chiu @newbeats.bsky.social · Jul 13

Forty years ago today www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgdH... #queen #liveaid40

Queen at Live Aid 1985! (Live for 24 Hours Only) | Live Aid 40th Anniversary

YouTube video by Queen Official

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