Music has always been an integral part of my life and it's flowed directly into my writing.

By Drake Ilarian Moore Leitold — August 21, 2025 — 3 min read

Explore the musical inspirations behind Breath of Life for the Wicked, including character-specific playlists for Donovan, Kasmira, and Thane that shaped their development throughout the series.

Music has always been an integral part of my life and it's flowed directly into my writing. Here is a short list of some of the songs that inspired me to write this series.

Breath of Life for the Wicked (Theme Song)

Breath of Life – Florence and the Machine

Donovan Playlist:

No Light, No Light – Florence and the Machine

Colors – Halsey

The Darkest Star – Depeche Mode

Void – Melanie Martinez

Frozen – Madonna

Kasmira Playlist:

Conflict of the Mind – AURORA

Get Out – CHVRCHES

All I Wanted Was You – Paramore

De Una Vez – Selena Gomez

Butterfly – Marina

Thane Playlist:

High Enough – K. Flay

Dinner & Diatribes – Hozier

Kill for Your Love – Labrinth

Good Enough – Evanescence

The Handler – Muse