For our next episode on Guns N Roses, goes big and never goes home with “Use Your Illusion I!” We examine the first album in a two-part series (released on the same day) and uncover all its many merits, as well as missteps too!
INTERVIEW: Ilia Yordanov Talks About Creativity, Influences, and Finding Balance in The Music Industry
In the time since moving to California a few years ago, I have been lucky enough to meet an array of compelling characters. One day at my non-writing day job, I met a charismatic and well-spoken, willowy and mysterious figure who just happened to be one of the most interesting current guitarists in rock, Ilia Yordanov. A Bulgarian-turned West Coast, USA transplant and a man of many adventures, Ilia performs with a powerful and melodic solo band and in a little band called Orgy (now sneaking up on a decade with the latter).
It was a pleasure to have a deep conversation with Yordanov about the dynamic and catchy yet dissonant new ILIA solo single “Remedy,” spiritual inspirations, surface aesthetics vs. life path commitment to the arts, and much more! A genuinely cool talk.
ALBUM REVIEW: Chelsea Wolfe – The Dark
Since we are still pretending Mistake in Parting did not happen, The Dark (Loma Vista Recordings) is Chelsea Wolfe’s ninth “official” studio album. Here is where she steps into the big time, so to speak. It only makes sense, as artists she influenced like Ethel Cain are currently playing the fabulous Ms. Wolfe, so it is her time to step out from behind the ghostly veil of reverb and prove who she is by singing out with a more stripped, organic production for the soulful “Cold” that opens the album. Continue reading