If there's one thing anyone can agree on about music that falls under the Goth umbrella, it's that it has roots all over the place: classical, metal, classic rock, electronic...the list goes on. Personally, I'm always thrilled to stumble upon a musician who not only is a product of these styles, but seems to embody them. I caught up with Michael Shulman, a hard-rock violinist who plays his violin like Alexi Laiho plays guitar, to discuss his musical style, current projects, and how he gained recognition through an unusual avenue: playing violin in New York subways. Lily: You studied violin as a child...

"One Violinist's Stage Is The New York City Subway" Violinist Michael Shulman plays for New Yorkers during their rush hour commutes Name: Michael Shulman Hometown: Moscow, Russia Instrument: Electric violin Occupation: Street musician, rocker Affiliation: The rock band In Twilight Quote: ‘It all started with the subway.’ Like the millions with whom he shares its crammed spaces each day, violinist Michael Shulman relies on the New York City subway system to get to work. But that’s his only stop. For the better part of a decade, Shulman’s stage has been the city’s subway...