Kirk Miller

Currently InsideHook’s longest-serving resident at 10+ years, Sr. Lifestyle Editor Kirk Miller has been toiling away for decades (literally) as a writer and editor in New York. His love affair with journalism began at the University of Michigan, where he quickly realized interviewing bands for the Michigan Daily was far more fun than whatever his Political Science degree would eventually bring.

After a move to New York, Kirk has amassed an impressive CV at publications both respected and forgotten. His full-time editor roles include years at Rolling Stone and Stuff (RIP); an Editor-in-Chief position at CO-ED (where he interviewed everyone from Jennifer Garner to Jeb Bush); and a five-year stint as the lead editor at Metromix New York, which is where his love affair of drinks culture truly flourished.

Kirk has also written for Time Out, Spin, Maxim, Entertainment Weekly, Revolver and also dozens of publications and websites that no longer exist. Best interview? Obviously Dave Grohl.

After years as InsideHook's Nation Editor and Managing Editor, Kirk's current role has him focusing on the worlds of alcohol and technology (with a few dashes of pop culture and travel). He will probably never leave NYC, the best and most annoying city in the world.

All Articles From Kirk Miller
Robert Smith of The Cure performs at OVO Arena Wembley on December 12, 2022 in London, England.

Sadly, The Cure’s Attempt to Combat Ticket Scalpers Probably Won’t Work

A well-meaning initiative to give fans affordable tickets could lead to some ticketing frustrations

Compass Box Whisky founder John Glaser; barrels of whisky; a glass of whisky.

Meet the Proud Heretic of the Scotch World

How an American ex-pat made Compass Box one of the most boundary-pushing whiskies in the world

A graphic used by Spotify to promote its Discovery Mode tool, which algorithmically boosts songs (but may cut royalty rates)

Is Spotify’s Discovery Mode Screwing Over Artists?

The Future of Music Coalition slammed Spotify for its Discovery Mode tool, which may lower royalty rates to algorithmically boosted songs

A screenshot of Uno, a new password manager

Is This App the Future of Password Management?

Uno is a password manager that emphasizes design and ease of use along with security.

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 1, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Watson, who at one time faced 20+ lawsuits regarding alleged sexual assault or harassment, is the QB for the team, which tried to honor International Women's Day.

The Cleveland Browns Tried to Honor International Women’s Day. Wow, That Was a Bad Idea.

A year after trading for Deshaun Watson, the center of several sexual assault lawsuits, the Browns made a tone-deaf tweet

The cast of Hulu's "Extraordinary"

An Ode to “Extraordinary,” the Funniest Show on TV

Hulu’s little-known comedy lands somewhere between "Community" and "Fleabag," but with superpowers

A closeup of a Cantarito from El Güero

This Is the Most Fun Drink Ever

A cousin of the paloma, this regional Jalisco cocktail is refreshing, sweet and a bit spicy. And sometimes served by the gallon.

Apple CEO Tim Cook visits the Fifth Avenue Apple Store on September 16, 2022 in New York City.

Study: Most People Buying Apple Products Are Quite Young

A new study by CIRP suggests that over half of the people buying iPhones, iPads and Macs are 35 and under.

OtterBox's Alpha Glass Antimicrobial for the iPhone 14, now on sale

Save Up to 30% on OtterBox Phone Accessories

Discounts sitewide on chargers, screen protectors, cable, rugged cases and more

A side shot of the Meta Quest Pro, which hasn't taken off as anything more than a gaming unit

Is the Metaverse a Complete Failure or Secretly Thriving?

Steep price drops on Meta's Quest headsets suggest people aren't interested in the metaverse. But one metric suggests otherwise.

bottles of Sommarøy gin and vodka

Sommarøy and the Art of Lower-Proof Spirits

Can low-ABV gin and vodka replicate the experience of a fully-proofed expression?

A photo illustration of email symbols floating on a blue backgroud. Companies are using AI to tame (and even write) emails.

AI Wants to Clean Up Your Inbox. Should You Let It?

New companies like Shortwave want to use artificial intelligence to summarize and organize your messages, but ethical and tech issues remain

Anker's PowerPort Atom plugged into a wall and charging a laptop. Anker chargers are currently on sale at Amazon

Save Up to 40% on Anker’s Travel-Friendly Portable Chargers

The Amazon deal includes savings on Anker's power banks, USB-C hubs, cables and docking stations

Close up on screen of website sign in button

One Site Is Highlighting the Internet’s Dumbest Password Rules

The appropriately named Dumb Password Rules highlights 286 sites with maddening password restrictions

An old CD player with headphones isolated on white background. CDs launched in the U.S. on March 2, 1983, 40 years ago this week.

How the Compact Disc Changed the Music Industry

CDs debuted in the United States 40 years ago this week, and now they're making a comeback

Five bottles of whisk(e)y selected by InsideHook for its best new whiskeys of Marcy 2023

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This March

In time for St. Patrick’s Day, a 30-year expression from Bushmills. Plus, WhistlePig enters the bourbon world.