A Deep Sleep

Melancholy surrounds us. Artists tend to acknowledge it, perhaps address it in a new light, sometimes even fully embrace it. We Slept at Last is an album that does all of the above, though still not allowing it to ever drift completely into sadness. Marika Hackman isn’t new to the scene, but shows a mastery of skill on her debut full-length effort. We Slept at … Continue reading A Deep Sleep

Trails and Ways, Waterstrider, and Harriet Brown

Originally appeared on the Music Court June 6th, the Bootleg was host to a twee dream come true. It was a packed house and stacked lineup, with LA’s up-and-coming R & B producer Harriet Brown, and Bay area rising stars Waterstrider and Trails and Ways. Bruises were sustained during the show’s grand finale, though none of the band was injured; it’s never a dull moment … Continue reading Trails and Ways, Waterstrider, and Harriet Brown