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
The Zodiac Killer Has Been Identified
Investigators who have been following the case since the late '60s believe they have finally figured it out.
Watch These Kids’ Weezer Cover Turn Into a Total Disaster
We've seen some pretty epic music fails, but this one ranks among the best.
Beck and Fake Daft Punk Join Arcade Fire Onstage at Coachella
Arcade Fire delivered one of the most memorable sets during Coachella's first weekend when they brought out Blondie's Debbie Harry for a couple songs.
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.
Northside Festival Announces More Headliners
This year's Northside Festival has already made a number of announcements about the acts playing the Brooklyn fest this summer.
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.
Jack White Announces New Album With New Song
Jack White is all set to release his second solo album, 'Lazaretto,' on June 10.
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.
Pixies Releasing First ‘New’ Album in More Than 20 Years
It's been more than two decades since the Pixies last released an album, but the reunited band has a new album coming out next month -- sort of.
Listen to the Black Keys’ New Song ‘Fever’
Since releasing 'Lonely Boy' in 2011, we've gotten used to the bluesy and kinda dancey tracks from the Black Keys.
Watch Christopher Walken Bust Some Moves in Foot-Popping Video Mash-Up
Remember the first time you saw Christopher Walken show off his hot moves on Fatboy Slim's 'Weapon of Choice' video?
The Ugly Facade Shed a Light on the Many Sides of Protest in Exclusive Video Premiere
With all the demonstrations and protests happening throughout the world lately, Jeremiah Johnson, who records as the one-man band the Ugly Facade, has put a spotlight on a good amount of them in his new video for 'Scend.'