"Kindling Tomorrow" reflects on the graceful act of passing the torch to the next generation, portraying a shift from personal ambition and past struggles to a nurturing role where one tends the flame without claiming its light, finding fulfillment in creating space for others to grow and shine. Through imagery of scars as maps, sparks catching in younger eyes, and warmth that endures beyond possession, the song emphasizes the cyclical nature of legacy and wisdom, where letting go isn't loss but a profound gift that sustains hope and continuity. Ultimately, it celebrates the quiet peace in mentorship and release, underscoring that true love and influence persist eternally through the paths we illuminate for those who follow, as the fire evolves into an endless echo of tomorrow.

Kindling Tomorrow

I’m JLVD — a writer and sound concept creator.
I craft music together with artificial intelligence — it helps me turn ideas into sound, but every track begins with my own words and meaning.
All releases come out under the label [JLVD MUSIC].

After years of experimenting with sound and genres, the project GH0ST.exe was born — featuring male vocals by Kay and female vocals by Nova.
This duo embodies the idea of a digital soul divided into two opposing voices.

I started my experiments in Synthwave and Retrowave, blending retro-futuristic atmospheres with the power of Metal.
Over time, I discovered new ways to merge Alt Metal, Nu Metal, Rapcore, and Metalcore with unconventional elements — extreme vocals, heavy riffs, breakdowns, and even saxophone.

That fusion gave birth to a unique sound — NeoGloom Metal — a genre where dark electronic aesthetics collide with the fury of metal, the aggression of rapcore, and the emotional depth of jazz.

Each track is an experiment, an emotion, a digital experience.
If you feel the sound — we’re on the same wavelength.

Winnipeg composer, retired from the farm, still chasing meaning in melody. My work lives where TV cues meet YouTube soundscapes, with a few albums in between. Built in Mixcraft Pro, fuelled by late-night coffee, stubborn curiosity, and a Stoic’s sense of timing. Also writing on politics, history, and philosophy, because sound isn’t my only instrument.

Kindling Tomorrow

Wayne Mathison