Some of MisterWives at Outside Lands 2015. I interviewed many talented musicians in 2015, so this list is not based on who gave me the best quotes or who is most-talented. This collection is based more on who I connected with the most and who I felt tried hardest…

Roman Gokhman’s Favorite Concerts of 2015 Welcome to my annual countdown of the most entertaining music experiences of the year. I only went to 41 concerts. Life commitments and a family took a higher priority. But then again, I enjoy profiling an artist over critiquing the music. I put…

Marina and the Diamonds, Courtesy. Marina Diamandis has had a busy summer on the festival circuit. Each weekend brought the Welsh-Greek singer-songwriter (aka Marina and the Diamonds) to a new locale, with little time to herself. She was, however, able to test-drive her newest album, 2014’s FROOT, in front…

I interviewed Heloïse Letissier, better known as Christine and the Queens, prior to her opening set for Marina and the Diamonds in San Francisco last spring. I didn’t know much about Letissier as a musician and performer before our interview, but I was blown away by her combination of being able to sing (well)…

Marina and the Diamonds perform on April 17, 2015 at the Warfield in San Francisco. Roman Gokhman/STAFF. Marina and the Diamonds‘ new material is strong live, and she’s built on her stage presence while, at the same time, letting go of Electra Heart as a stage persona. Opener Christine…