Interviews

Jillian Marks is a Vancouver-based independent singer-songwriter who transforms raw emotion and lived experience into painfully honest storytelling, drawing inspiration from contemporary artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Gracie Abrams. Ahead of the release of her single “You’re Not Mine”—her first release in several years, recorded in a Vancouver studio featuring…

Marty Thompson is an independent roots songwriter and producer specializing in analog Americana and roots rock. Drawing heavily on classic literary influences and vintage studio mechanics, his work pairs intricate acoustic craftsmanship with immersive storytelling. Ahead of the release of his upcoming analog Americana concept album, Spoon River Anthology, and…

Spearheaded by Craigycraig, the Fatewell Project is a multimedia creative space for music, visual art, and ideas rooted in the core philosophy of “being good and doing good”. Today at Illustrate Magazine, we sit down with the artist to discuss his latest release, “You’re Not So Human,” a song and…

Hailing from V.N.Gaia, Portugal, Bash Co. is an artist who champions creative authenticity over the spotlight, dedicating themselves to deeply personal songwriting since 1999 while balancing a day job and a longstanding band career. Viewing music as a profound calling rather than a commercial pursuit, the self-described teacher and songwriter…

The Dead Hearts return with “In The Back Seat,” a new alternative rock / post-grunge single about the moments when life feels completely beyond our control like being a passenger in a car with no say over where it is heading. The song combines heavy, driving guitars with melodic vocals, a…

1. Your roots can often shape your journey. Can you share a story or moment from your early life that had a significant impact on your path into music? D.D.R.: I grew up in the 1980s, so maybe that gives me an unfair advantage or just a different appreciation for…

Mark Emsley is a UK singer-songwriter making melodic, guitar-driven rock and pop-rock built around big choruses and honest lyrics. A lifelong musician with a background working throughout the music industry, Mark returned his focus to writing and recording his own material after getting clean and sober in October 2024. Working…

LeVioN defines Spiritual Cosmic Metal, a fusion where the raw force of rock meets the high vibration of consciousness. Born to give sonic form to a profound spiritual awakening, the name symbolizes the soul’s ascension. It combines the roots Lev for Heart, Ion for Pure Energy, and Levitas for Ascension,…

1. Your roots can often shape your journey. Can you share a story or moment from your early life that had a significant impact on your path into music? DJ chookylightningfrog: I kallen a man will be answering questions today as The Authorised Representative For DJ chookylightningfrog and any styles…

Psalm 63 translates a deeply personal, ancient scripture into a lush, cinematic landscape. That’s the heartbeat of Melody and Truth: original Christian music and Scripture songs that point people to Christ, worship that magnifies Jesus, and a longing to see hearts anchored in His Word for the glory of God.…