Kennedy Cymerman

Music Journalist

United States

Freelance journalist who specializes in electronic dance music. Published on iHeartRadio, EDM Identity, Gray Area, and Festival Insider.

Kennedy is passionate about interviewing artists and bringing their stories to life. She's interviewed artists all over the dance music spectrum; from vocalists and singer-songwriters to world-renowned DJs and emerging producers.

Portfolio
Evolution Radio
08/10/2026
Audien

In celebration of his biggest #PHND yet, Audien delivered a massive takeover at one of NYC’s most iconic summertime venues, Rooftop Pier 17!

iHeartRadio
06/17/2026
David Archuleta

My interview with New York Times best-selling author and acclaimed singer-songwriter David Archuleta! From the release of his memoir ‘Devout’ and his recent partnership with Gilead, we spoke about personal growth and using his voice to help break stigma around sexual health and HIV prevention.

America's Dance 30
04/23/2026
Forester

My interview with indie electronic duo, Forester, who stopped by the EDMA's to talk about their new album, ‘Somewhere in Between.’

Evolution Radio
04/16/2026
Seven Lions

My interview with the king of melodic bass, Seven Lions, who just kicked off his Asleep in the Garden of Infernal Stars Tour.

Evolution Radio
04/10/2026
Hardwell

My interview with the reigning King of Ultra, Hardwell, right before his 12th Main Stage performance!

Evolution Radio
04/03/2026
Martin Garrix

My biggest interview yet with global sensation Martin Garrix right before his legendary B2B with Alesso on the Ultra Main Stage!

Evolution Radio
04/01/2026
ILLENIUM

I caught up with ILLENIUM before his Ultra Main Stage Sunset Set to talk about his ‘ODYSSEY’ era and more!

Evolution Radio
10/29/2025
Wax Motif

I sat down with Wax Motif before he lit up the stage at We Belong Here Festival!

Evolution Radio
10/17/2025
Sultan + Shepard

My interview with legendary DJ duo Sultan + Shepard at We Belong Here Festival in Central Park!

Evolution Radio
09/11/2025
syence

I sat down with DJ duo syence before their headline set at Saint Speakeasy in NYC!

Evolution Radio
07/03/2025
ARTY

I had a blast catching up with ARTY before he played his epic boat party set in NYC!

Evolution Radio
06/13/2025
Cristoph

I sat down with Cristoph to talk about his Open-to-Close tour, the release of his summer anthem “Paradise” with Jem Cooke and more!

Evolution Radio
06/07/2025
Blanke & William Black

I caught up with "William Blank" right before their set to chat about their b2b journey, unreleased collab, and more!

America's Dance 30
04/19/2025
Armin van Buuren

My interview with one of the most legendary figures in dance music live at the EDMA's!

Evolution Radio
04/17/2025
NGHTMRE

I caught up with the king of GUD VIBRATIONS at Ultra to reflect on his 10-year journey, favorite memories, and more!

Evolution Radio
04/10/2025
Flux Pavilion & Doctor P

I sat down with bass music pioneers Flux Pavilion & Doctor P days after they dropped their first studio album together.

America's Dance 30
03/29/2025
Above & Beyond

I had the incredible opportunity to chat with trance legends Above & Beyond at the EDMA's to talk all things about their latest single, upcoming album, and more!

Evolution Radio
03/23/2025
Years of War

I sat down with husband and wife DJ-duo Years of War after they crushed their opening set at Webster Hall in NYC.

Evolution Radio
02/13/2025
TELYKAST

On day 2 of Groove Cruise, TELYKAST stopped by to chat about their new Progressive House era.

Evolution Radio
02/10/2025
Markus Schulz

My interview with the legend Markus Schulz where we talk all things Groove Cruise.

Evolution Radio
02/05/2025
Nicole Moudaber

Techno powerhouse Nicole Moudaber joins me for an exclusive chat on Day 1 of Groove Cruise.

Evolution Radio
12/26/2024
HALIENE

While in NYC for her third headline tour, HALIENE stopped by the iHeartRadio HQ for an exclusive interview!

Evolution Radio
11/16/2024
ALLEYCVT

My interview with ALLEYCVT before she made her Webster Hall debut in NYC.

Evolution Radio
10/03/2024
Two Friends

My interview with Two Friends before their headline performance at North Coast Music Festival 2024.

Evolution Radio
09/17/2024
ILLENIUM

My interview with ILLENIUM before he closed out the main stage at North Coast Music Festival 2024.

Evolution Radio
09/07/2024
Sullivan King

My interview with Sullivan King before his set at North Coast Music Festival 2024.

Evolution Radio
05/29/2024
San Holo

My interview with San Holo before he made his debut at The Summer Club NYC.

Evolution Radio
04/23/2024
Nostalgix

My interview with Nostalgix who had just made her Ultra Miami debut.

Evolution Radio
04/13/2024
ARMNHMR

My interview with ARMNHMR who made history as the first Asian-American duo to play Ultra Miami.

Evolution Radio
04/09/2024
Maddy O'Neal

My interview with the queen of electronic funk, Maddy O'Neal, at Ultra Miami 2024.

Evolution Radio
04/04/2024
MEDUZA

My interview with MEDUZA who was set to release the official anthem of the UEFA EURO 2024.

Evolution Radio
02/23/2024
SLANDER

My interview with SLANDER who dives into their new techno alias BEFORE DAWN.

Evolution Radio
01/24/2024
VAVO

My interview with VAVO before they took at the stage at Marquee NYC.

Evolution Radio
12/30/2023
Adventure Club

My interview with Leighton of Adventure Club before their set at Club MUSICA in NYC.

iHeartRadio
03/25/2023
Afrojack

My interview with Grammy Award-winning DJ & Producer Afrojack at Ultra Miami 2023.

Evolution Radio
03/25/2023
Subtronics

My interview with "Dubstep Artist of the Year" Subtronics at Ultra Miami 2023.

Evolution Radio
09/02/2023
Gryffin

My interview with Gryffin after his set at Electric Zoo 2023.

Evolution Radio
09/01/2023
Blanke

My interview with Australian DJ/Producer Blanke where we talk all things Drum and Bass.

EDM Identity
08/22/2023
Callie Reiff

My interview with rising star Callie Reiff before her debut headline show at Elsewhere in Brooklyn.

Evolution Radio
07/07/2023
Nurko

My interview with Nurko before his show at the iconic Webster Hall in NYC.

Evolution Radio
03/26/2023
Audien

My interview with Audien, the ringleader of the Progressive House Never Died movement, at Ultra Miami 2023.

Evolution Radio
02/04/2023
Trivecta

My interview with Trivecta before his show at The Ave Live in Philadelphia.