Psychedelic hard-rock trio Moon Destroys may officially hail from Atlanta, Georgia. Still, there’s something cosmic about their music—a suitable association when the band’s very name suggests something astrologically out of this world.
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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.
Carpenter Brut Reimagine “Cherub Rock” on New Smashing Pumpkins Tribute Album
French synthwave artist Carpenter Brut drops an intense electronic reimagining of The Smashing Pumpkins’ “Cherub Rock” via Sumerian Records, featured on the new tribute compilation Sending Hearts to All My Dearies: A Tribute to the Smashing Pumpkins, out as of August 14. Stream it now. Continue reading