New Project Announced: SHOOTING UP AND MAKING OUT, a memoir by Jennifer Finch of L7

Back in 2017 I contacted Jennifer Finch about collaborating on her memoir. We had been friends for years and I knew her story was an incredible one. I wasn't as good at writing proposals back then, and the idea withered on the vine while we both busied ourselves with other projects. When I re-approached her about it in 2023 she laughed and said, "You must be desperate."

We put together a much better proposal, linked up with Peter McGuigan at Ultra Literary to represent us, and by early 2026 we were proudly handing in the final draft of Jennifer's memoir to our wonderful editor Ben Schafer at Da Capo.

Around that same time, Jennifer was diagnosed with an ugly and aggressive form of brain cancer. She passed away just a few months later.

The outpouring of love, respect, and support for Jennifer in the wake of her death has been overwhelming. And today, Rolling Stone published a beautiful tribute to her, which also serves as the official announcement of the memoir we worked so hard on: SHOOTING UP AND MAKING OUT: A Memoir of My Life in LA and L7.

It's a bittersweet moment, seeing all the initial press and excitement for Jennifer's book, while sadly reflecting on the fact that she won't get to see it in print.

The overriding emotion, though, is a sense of pride and gratitude for getting to take part in sharing Jennifer's official story with the world. I hope people will read her book and keep her awe-inspiring legacy alive forever.

Pre-Order Here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jennifer-finch/shooting-up-and-making-out/9780306837043/?lens=da-capo

Non-Paywall link to Rolling Stone article:
https://smry.ai/www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/jennifer-finch-l7-courtney-love-billy-corgan-flea-tribute-1235605813?smryFrom=home

DEAD CITY PUNX Documentary Premiere

 For the past couple years I've been working as a Producer and Writer on a documentary about LA's most notorious band, DEAD CITY. You may have seen helicopter footage from one of their shows on the news...like when a few thousand people shut down the 5 and 110 freeway, or when they earned the ire of LA Mayor Karen Bass after causing Memorial Day mayhem.

The story behind the stories is even more insane, and I was honored to work with director Roger Gastman and executive producer Zack de la Rocha (from one of my favorite bands, Rage Against the Machine) to help put together DEAD CITY PUNX, a documentary that takes viewers into the fire and frenzy.

The world premiere will be held on Thursday April 16th, 2026 at the Regent Theater in Downtown LA (two shows, tickets available HERE), check out the trailer below!

Robby Krieger Q&A and Book Signing at Vroman's Bookstore

 On Tuesday, November 15th, I'll be hosting a Q&A with Doors guitarist Robby Krieger at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena to celebrate the paperback release of Set The Night On Fire

Tickets include a copy of the book, which Robby will be signing them at the end of the event!

Podcast Interview - Ryan Seaman and Friends

My longtime buddy Ryan Seaman is the drummer for a sexy, hip band called IDKHow (they played on Ellen!) and he recently interviewed me for his podcast on Idobi Radio!

We reminisce about our awkward early days discovering punk music and run through the history of some of my music, documentary, and writing projects...click HERE to check it out! (Also available on Spotify, Apple, etc.)

(And be sure to follow the new band Ryan and I are in: The Gilman Blacklist!)

New Project Announced! "SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE," the official autobiography of Robby Krieger from The Doors!

Rolling Stone has just announced a project I've been working hard on for the past couple years:

Set The Night On Fire: Living, Dying, and Playing Guitar with The Doors -- the official autobiography of guitarist Robby Krieger

I've been wanting to shout about this one for a long time! This is Robby's first book ever, and it is full of never-before-told stories from his time with the Doors and beyond. We put a lot of labor (and a lot of love) into creating a narrative that will offer a fresh perspective on the band's history, and that will be accessible to new fans and long-time fans alike.

I was a HUGE Doors fan growing up...in fact, the first song I ever sang on stage with a band was "Roadhouse Blues" at age 13. Working with Robby has been an honor and a privilege, and also a total pleasure since he's one of the sweetest guys you'll ever meet.

If you're a fan of rock 'n' roll memoirs, this one will be tough to beat: riots, nudity, acid, police brutality, mental illness, Elvis, heroin addiction, Hells Angels, blasphemy, punk rock, reggae, cancer, syphilis, exotic cats, and Jim friggin' Morrison...

Pre-Order Your Copy Now! You don't want this one spoiled for you!!

Podcast Interview - On The Bus with Chris and Bryan

 My buddies Chris Black and Bryan Kelly recently interviewed me for their new podcast, On The Bus with Chris and Bryan. We chatted about some of my tour memories with the Bouncing Souls and NOFX, and the history of my old glam metal band, Vaz Hoil!

Click here to take a listen!

Podcast Interview On The Rock N' Roll & Coffee Show

I was recently interviewed for the Rock n' Roll & Coffee Show podcast about everything from my days in Dead Kennedys to the NOFX book to my latest projects to my unabashed love of hair metal...

Click HERE to listen!

An Interview With The Hard Times

One of my favorite satirical websites, The Hard Times, has launched a non-satirical news/review section called Hard Noise, and they recently interviewed me about my time in Dead Kennedys and my accidental expertise about Hello Kitty.

Click here to check it out!