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.

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