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.
Portugal. The Man Discuss F-Bombs, Working With Danger Mouse on New Album ‘Evil Friends’
Portugal. The Man sound ready for anything on their latest full-length, 'Evil Friends.' This is convenient, because fans and insiders alike have expected the band to break through since it signed with Atlantic in 2010. But while their major-label debut, 2011's 'In The Mountain In the Cloud,' didn't quite take off and put them on the same level as arena headliners like the Black Keys, the album was
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
Coachella 2013 Day Two Recap: Phoenix Rock with R. Kelly, Postal Service Unite the Masses + More
The big question mark on Saturday at Coachella 2013 was whether Daft Punk would make an appearance. Well, they didn't. However, fellow French group Phoenix did get an unexpected visitor in the form of R. Kelly, so fans craving a dramatic moment at least left feeling somewhat pleased. As for their set, Phoenix attracted a massive audience and gave a strong performance as major festival headliners,
Coachella 2013 Day One Recap: Stone Roses Draw Smallish Crowd, Karen O Wows in Crazy Outfits + More
For most fans, Coachella 2013 got off to a rocky start, as security lines backed up under scorching sunlight, but concertgoers quickly put that problem behind them as they walked onto polo fields filled with bands, rappers, folk singers, DJs and some really bizarre people dressed up like hippos. We saw a lot for one day, so here's a quick recap of the highlights, lowlights and just regular lights.