MOSAICS, Puma Theory, and Maudlin: A Musical Tale of London’s Evening at The Finsbury Pub

Max Hechtman is an award-winning, New York–based American director whose journey in film began with a simple thought — “I can do better” — after watching his brother’s school photo montage. Since then, he has gone on to create compelling dramatic films like Abigail, I Am Here, and Remembering Isabelle. Max opened up with Drive Music Media about how it all started, how he chooses actors for his films, the meaningful moments behind each story, and what new projects he’s working on now.

Mikola Borovskiy is a Ukrainian fashion photographer who draws inspiration from the depths of the human soul. He loves to reveal people in a new light, creating a fresh space where they can rediscover themselves. A turning point in his career came when he stopped photographing only himself — as he initially started with creative self-portraits. In our conversation, Mikola shared with Drive Music Media the story of how his artistic journey began, what he would never photograph, and details about his upcoming photo project.

Ellis Murr is a Ukrainian author and psychologist, and the writer behind the book "Ginger and the Predators Around Her", which aims to shed light on the topic of abuse, drawing from experience of her clients. The book doesn't rely on strict psychotherapeutic diagnoses — instead, it uses metaphorical storytelling that makes complex psychological dynamics accessible even to readers without a specialized background. With years of experience in psychology, Ellis has encountered countless cases of abuse, which inspired her to explore and expose this subject in her writing. She opened up with Drive Music Media about the beginning of her creative path and the story behind "Ginger and the Predators Around Her."

REYNARUM is a Ukrainian composer who trusts his own feelings and creates music, beginning his journey by experimenting with layers and textures that resonated in his heart. His first serious work was an eco-lounge album dedicated to certain objects of the solar system. This year, REYNARUM joined the creation of the compilation "24.2.25," made for the anniversary of russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. Two of his tracks were included in the compilation. REYNARUM shared with us about the beginning of his musical path, his participation in the charity compilation from the label "OCHI," and his personal mission in music.

Oles Stepanov is a Ukrainian composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his three music projects, including MY EX I and a new, yet-to-be-revealed project. He works in the genre of electronic-orchestral music, where piano lines and guitar riffs form the foundation of his sound. The artist has released three albums to date, including a standout EP titled Challenge, born out of a friendly competition with a fellow musician — the idea was to create a 5-track mini-album in just 5 days. In this interview, Oles opened up with Drive Music Media the story of how his musical journey began, explores his three solo projects, and opens up about his creative process.