Not one for sticking with convention, Marika Hackman returns with her latest single Ophelia divulging a gloriously unique sound. Breaking from the traditional folk roots to showcase an experimental blend of softly strummed guitars and plinky reverberated synth notes, Hackman delivers once more on her darkly-tinged narratives to wonderful effect. Take a listen above for yourselves. Ophelia is taken from Marika Hackman's forthcoming debut album 'We Slept At Last' set for release 16th February 2015 through Dirty Hit Records. Fans purchasing the physical editions will be rewarded with an in-depth art booklet containing a series of poetic and powerful images by Californian-born photographer Glen Erler, inspired by and resonating with the same dark narrative as 'We Slept At Last'.

To coincide with the release Marika will be exhibiting the full collection of photos in Camden’s Cob Gallery on 18th February alongside performing the record in full with her band. In addition a full UK tour will follow. You can see the full list of dates below. Tickets will be available from her official site here from 9am Friday 23rd January.

March  
Monday 23 – Leicester – The Musician 
Tuesday 24 – Hull – Adelphi 
Wednesday 25 – Stoke – Sugarmill 
Thursday 26 – Birmingham – The Rainbow 
Saturday 28 – Nottingham – Bodega 
Monday 30 – Milton Keynes – Craufurd Arms 
Tuesday 31 – London – Bush Hall  

April  
Wednesday 1 – Leeds - Brudenell Social Club 
Thursday 2 – Newcastle – Think Tank 
Friday 3 – York – Duchess 
Saturday 4 – Manchester – Night and Day 
Sunday 5 – Glasgow - King Tuts 
Thursday 9 – Bristol – Thekla 
Friday 10 – Cardiff – St John’s Church 
Saturday 11 – Aldershot – West End Centre 
Sunday 12 – Bedford – Esquires 
Tuesday 14 – Cambridge – Portland Arms 
Wednesday 15 – Southampton – Joiners

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