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The Collin is a Ukrainian singer and songwriter, LGBT activist and volunteer from Chernivtsi who, despite an unsuccessful start in the Ukrainian music industry at the beginning of his journey, did not give up. Instead, he took a pause during which he actively worked on new music. This effort culminated in the release of his debut album, "Notes of a Caring Dreamer", in April 2023, featuring seven tracks. The album's core message is that it's okay to feel, even when it hurts. In article of our media about The Collin, we explore the importance of having a team on the path to success, the obstacles he faced, his plans to join a label next year, and his reflections on the creation of his first solo album, "Notes of A Caring Dreamer".

Oksana Merhut is a Ukrainian sand animation artist who continues to amaze audiences not only in Ukraine but around the world with her art. In September 2024, Oksana became one of the winners of the UK talent competition Golden Time Talents and embarked on a tour across British cities. Oksana’s goal is to introduce Ukraine to Britain and share the reality of what is happening in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Learn more about her participation in Golden Time Talent, her tour across British cities, and the highly anticipated Christmas tour in our article.

Iryna Dori is a Ukrainian photographer and artist who, despite having a legal education and ten years of experience working as a lawyer and attorney in Ukraine, found her true calling in art while living in Germany as a migrant. Her first exhibition took place with the support of the local town hall in the small town where she currently resides. Last month, Iryna presented her works at the 'Golden Talent' awards in London. Learn more with Drive Music Media about how photography and art have found balance in her life, complementing each other, as well as about her first exhibition and her journey from lawyer to artist.

SOFÍIE FLEUR is a Ukrainian photographer and content manager who never imagined she would pick up a camera and start creating unique and meaningful photographs. Her work is like a story in a single frame. From a vintage shop, where Sophie’s photography journey began, to serious photo projects like "Body" and "Symbiosis." However, the photographer doesn't consider photography to be her life's calling and is constantly searching, seemingly delving deeper into her creativity with each step. The only thing she is sure of is that she is a creator. In our article, you can learn more about her ongoing search for self, her important social photography projects "Body" and "Symbiosis," and how her video "Still Life" was showcased at a Boston gallery.

Bond Guitars is a Ukrainian manufacturer of electric guitars and basses that will participate in this year's global Guitar Summit in Germany. The company's story began in 2009 when its founder, Bohdan Bondarenko, created his first custom guitar. The manufacturer officially opened its doors to the public a decade later, in 2019. Read article on Drive Music Media to learn about the creation of the company, the opening of a hub in Vienna, and the unique features of Bond Guitars' electric guitars and basses.

The new Ukrainian grunge band released their debut single "Teplyy asfalʹt" on June 10. The band's leader is Andriy Vorsin from Dnipro. He currently lives and creates music in Kyiv. The war has made its own adjustments not only in terms of safe living, but also in the musician's work: with the outbreak of full-scale warfare, the singer stopped writing Russian-language lyrics. Despite some difficulties caused by his lack of practical experience in writing Ukrainian-language songs, Andriy has reached the point where he is now able to freely create lyrics without the need for translation. Find out more about Ukrainian concerts in the context of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, upcoming tracks and the debut single "Teplyy asfalʹt" on Drive Music Media.

Buddy Harly is a Ukrainian musician who creates computer music in the psyhodelic music genre. He has dreamed of becoming a musician since childhood. Despite the lack of support and health problems, he worked hard to get into the conservatory. Find out more about the obstacles to his goal, the role of music in his life, and his studies at the Ukrainian Conservatory on Drive Music Media.