Announcing Diamond Balazhi as Pluartis Artist of the Month for October 2026

Welcoming the European-Born, Chicago-Based Guitarist and Songwriter as the First Musician Featured in Our Series

BRUSSELS / KICEVO / CHICAGO – As October begins, Pluartis marks a milestone in its Artist of the Month series by welcoming its very first featured musician: guitarist, composer, and songwriter Diamond Balazhi. Presenting Balazhi’s work is a moment of special pride for Pluartis – not only for his technical versatility across blues, rock, and jazz, but for the rare emotional authenticity, pure heart, and unreserved passion he pours into everything he creates.

Character, Emotion, and Roots

What immediately resonates in Balazhi’s music is a profound sincerity – a quality deeply anchored in his upbringing in Macedonia. The warm, nurturing family environment in which he was raised cultivated not only his early fascination with guitar-driven music, but also the grounded, generous character that defines him as a person. That personal integrity translates directly into his playing, filling every composition with genuine feeling, warmth, and depth.

Upcoming Profile Feature

On his dedicated feature page, Pluartis will present an in-depth portrait of Balazhi’s artistic trajectory and creative vision, including:

• His Musical Foundations: From discovering rock vinyls as a child in Macedonia to his formal classical guitar training and collegiate studies in jazz.
• Transatlantic Trajectory & Projects: His transition to the United States and key collaborative ventures, including the cinematic rock trilogy Marbled In Stone, his folk-rock project Trees Will Bind, and his solo releases.
• Digital Media Gallery: A curated selection of audio recordings, live performance highlights, and video works.

A Look into His Foundations

To mark this announcement, we conclude with a special video performance incorporating personal archival footage from his upbringing in Macedonia – a quiet celebration of the home environment and early memories that shaped the remarkable person and artist he is today.

Visual & Music Feature: Trees Will Bind – Headin’ East

Video Directed, Filmed by Husni Ashiku

• Kenzie MacKillop – Songwriter, Vocals, Guitars
• Diamond Balazhi – Songwriter, Vocals, Guitars
• David Bedell – Drums, Percussion
• Dejan Mitrovic – Bass
• Angel Kjosev – Mix, Master Engineer

Archival Footage: Personal Collection (Macedonia)

Source: Courtesy of the Artist via Watch on YouTube