Transformation
Sheenah Ko is an Irish-Chinese producer and composer from Quebec, Canada. With over a decade of international touring experience as a keyboardist, she has performed on major stages with bands such as The Besnard Lakes, Bedouin Soundclash, and Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies). Since 2020, Ko has been producing and releasing her own work, unveiling three studio albums that weave together analog synthesizers, ethereal vocals, and refined electronic production to create immersive and emotive atmospheric pop songs.
Her debut album, Nowhere In Time (2020), quickly caught the attention of the music scene, reaching the top 10 of Canadian campus electronic radio charts. Future Is Now (2022) earned her further recognition with several award nominations and the prize for Best Pop Album at the 2023 GAMIQ (Gala Alternatif de la Musique Indépendante du Québec) Awards.
In September 2024, Sheenah Ko unveiled Transformation, a bilingual French-English album co-produced with Félix Petit (Hubert Lenoir). The record builds on her previous achievements by boldly fusing acoustic and electronic elements. Transformation transcends genres, exploring deep and intimate themes while inviting listeners to let go and embrace the unknown. The project reflects both her artistic maturity and her constant drive to push the boundaries of contemporary music production.
“Inherently pop, but more dynamic and mysterious, rich in contrasts between the piano, acoustic guitar (played by friend Navet Confit), and analog synths, Transformation reveals a more self-assured composer, so confident that she sings in French for the first time.” - Translated from Le Devoir
“Ko reveals on Future Is Now, better than on her first album, Nowhere in Time (2020), that she is also a singer-songwriter capable of putting her knowledge of synths at the service of a soaring and hypnotic pop.” - Translated from Le Devoir
“If the album “Future Is Now” is superb, living it live is even better; vibrating to the music of Sheenah Ko live should be on your bucketlist.” - Écoute Donc, Live show review
"I highly recommend you get the album Transformation, a sure bet that brings together electronic and ambient influences from around the world. The tracks on the album are divided between French and English. The sounds of each of these languages are beautifully showcased, immersing us in a universe far removed from dystopia. If you see Sheenah Ko performing near you, get your ticket; it’s a comforting and danceable performance. This album will most likely travel all over the world." - Écoutedonc.ca
“The core Besnard Lakes member takes her role as the party starter very seriously, and she even managed to convince the crowd to form a dance circle at one point .” - Exclaim.ca
“She who also plays with the Montreal group The Besnard Lakes and who accompanies Le Couleur and Vincent Vallières broke everything when I saw her at the launch of her album Future Is Now last June. In short, it will be important to stay well hydrated, because you risk dancing to the maximum during this show.” - Qub Musique
Accomplishments / Contributions:
Transformation album, top 13 for National Community and College radio charts, Canada
Nowhere In Time, top 10 for electronic music on National Community and College radio charts, Canada
Musician on Le Grand Solstice (Télé-Quebec) 2022, 2023 & 2024
Composing Rainbow Billy Videogame Soundtrack (theme and other select songs with Antoine Vachon), Manavoid Games, 2021
Awards: Diffusion Inter-Centres Showcase Award (12 numerated performances across the province), Creations supported by CALQ, Canada Council and Factor
Jury member for CALQ, Canada Council, the Saskatchewan Music Awards and the Saguenay Arts Council