John Mark McMillan’s career was born out of tragedy. It began in 2002, when the death of his best friend moved him to pen “How He Loves”. McMillan’s signature tune encapsulates his gift for turning personal conversations with God into poignant anthems shaded with praise & worship, indie folk and electronic instrumentation (and spawned popular renditions by David Crowder Band and Kim Walker-Smith as well). But he isn’t just an inspiring composer; as fan favourites like “King of My Heart” and “Future / Past” reveal, McMillan is a potent vocalist, possessing an earthy baritone that sounds as if it’s swelling up from the centre of his soul.