iLLann is a 25 year old violinist and vocalist based in Victoria, BC. She was born and raised in the mountains of Northern British Columbia, and her hometown, Smithers, has a rich and diverse music community. She has been fiddling from the age of 4, and singing since birth, surrounded by talented and inspiring mentors, friends, and family.
In her live performances she uses a violin, mic, loop pedal and effects board to create hypnotic soundscapes full of intricate harmony, organic beats, and haunting strings. She draws creative inspiration from a wellspring of artists like Agnes Obel, Portishead, Massive Attack, Bonobo, Hannah Epperson, and Tom Yorke. Though her roots are folk fiddle and classical violin, she has moved into the realms of alternative and trip hop, feeling drawn to ambient dissonance; to layers and velvety depths. Her song writing celebrates life for being raw, colorful, intricate and exquisite
iLLann has recently begun facilitating sound healing journeys, where she incorporates singing bowls, harp, chimes, mantras, and poetry into the soundscape. She has collaborated with healers of various mediums on these journeys, and is very inspired to continue expanding on this offering
“Using just a violin, a mic, and a loop pedal, up-and-coming Canadian singer/songwriter and violinist iLLann has produced one of the most mesmerizing tunes I've had the pleasure of hearing all year....”
“iLLann caught our attention with the release of her new single Protector. The 23 year old Canadian violinist has a flare for the eccentric, embracing a dark haunting vibe. For us her music exemplifies the horror movie Midsommar...”
“One element I love about iLLann is her fusing the classical violin with a more contemporary pop tone. She finds the line between electronic and orchestral to send your soul soaring on a shimmering beam of sonic light....”
Listen
Video
"Binah" Living Room Sessions
"Protector" live at the The VEC
Portal to Chaos Music Video
"A Dying Memory" Living Room Sessions
Reviews
Mesmerized
The Wild is Calling
The Other Side Reviews