Author Archives: Roman Gokhman
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INTRODUCING K.O.: DJ and visual artist Ko Lee steps into a new realm with “Sadderday”
K.O. (Ko Lee). Ko Lee is still new to writing and recording her original songs as K.O., but the Angeleno has been making art of the visual kind for several years, usually using herself as the subject. While she’s grown a massive online fanbase, Lee is quick to point…
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INTERVIEW: Lindsey Stirling learning to slow down in a pandemic, show love with her wallet
Lindsey Stirling, Courtesy. Lindsey Stirling is proud to show off the makeshift recording and video studio that she’s concocted for herself in her guestroom at her sister’s Missouri horse ranch. She’s sitting on her bed, to which she’s attached a tall standing shoe rack with her dog Luna’s leash.…
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SF Ballet streaming ballet set to M83’s ‘Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming’
San Francisco Ballet in Peck’s ‘Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming.’ Courtesy: Erik Tomasson. In 2018 San Francisco Ballet premiered a ballet set to sections of M83’s critically acclaimed double album, Hurry Up We’re Dreaming. Beginning Friday at 3 p.m., the production will be streamed for seven days on the company’s Facebook and YouTube pages,…
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Entertainment safety advocacy issues guidelines for the return of concerts
Kehlani performs at the Greek Amphitheater in Berkeley on June 23, 2017. The biggest question at the top of the minds of music fans, artists, club owners and the rest of the music industry is when concerts can resume. The answer is complicated because in many circumstances, it will…
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SWMRS’ Max Becker determined to return stronger after brain injury, pandemic
Max Becker of SWMRS performs at Live 105’s BFD 2017 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View on June 10, 2017. Alessio Neri/STAFF. SWMRS’ Max Becker doesn’t remember undoing his seatbelt, but obviously he did on the fateful drive from Oakland to Denver, where the band was set to begin…
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The Wild West of album releases during the COVID-19 pandemic
Stacks of compact discs sit on spindles. Courtesy: Joe McNally/Getty Images. Lady Gaga did it. So did Alicia Keys, then Sam Smith, Rufus Wainwright, The Dixie Chicks and Alanis Morrissette. The 1975 did it twice; from February to March, and then to late May (as of now). All of…
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SF-born rapper Watsky raises more than $145k, sets world record for longest continuous rap
Rapper Watsky approaches the end of his 33-hour rap-a-thon to fundraise for COVID-19 relief for artists and music industry workers. Updated May 8 at 2 p.m. San Francisco-born rapper and poet George Watsky appeared to set a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous rap Thursday evening. He rapped…
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INTERVIEW: Electronica songwriter James Hersey on the end of coronavirus quarantine in Berlin
James Hersey, Courtesy: Tori Whitworth. On the 12-minute bike ride between his studio and his apartment in Berlin, electronica musician James Hersey is starting to see signs that Germany is about to loosen its coronavirus quarantine regulations. It’s April 17 and German Chancellor Angela Merkel has set May 4—“may…
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Concerts will mark the final step of ending California’s shelter-in-place, but what does that mean?
The Chapel. Courtesy photo. It’s still not clear when concerts may return in California, along with sporting events and other large gatherings, but Gov. Gavin Newsom did say on Tuesday that they will be among the last physical interactions to return. While his comments instilled some confidence for some…
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INTERVIEW: Ryland James keeping his momentum going from quarantine
Ryland James, Courtesy: Alex Evans. In an alternate reality, Ryland James might have ended up a professional hockey player—like both of his parents. In a normal timeline, the Canadian pop crooner—who’s been pouring his heart and sandy voice into every one of his soulful pop ballads—might be planning a…
