“‘Man in Shorts’ is about losing a friend to addiction — someone who helped others heal through music while quietly fighting his own battles. It’s the most personal song on the record, and a tribute to his humor, humanity and irreverent spirit.” — C. Gibbs
“‘Man in Shorts’ is about losing a friend to addiction — someone who helped others heal through music while quietly fighting his own battles. It’s the most personal song on the record, and a tribute to his humor, humanity and irreverent spirit.” — C. Gibbs
With her debut album, Freedom now out, I sat down with Margaret Hermant to find out about her classical training, her work with Echo Collective, solo projects, and what the future holds.
With her debut album, Freedom now out, I sat down with Margaret Hermant to find out about her classical training, her work with Echo Collective, solo projects, and what the future holds.
“At that time, I was living in Pico-Union, which is home to the notorious MS13 gang. I would hear gunshots, but luckily, no violence was directed at me. I eventually befriended some neighbors, and it turned out ok. I used the experience to write and had some characters as reformed criminals working to make amends,” shared Maurer. “The debut single and those writings feature tough protagonists, but they eventually find their way,” he said.
“At that time, I was living in Pico-Union, which is home to the notorious MS13 gang. I would hear gunshots, but luckily, no violence was directed at me. I eventually befriended some neighbors, and it turned out ok. I used the experience to write and had some characters as reformed criminals working to make amends,” shared Maurer. “The debut single and those writings feature tough protagonists, but they eventually find their way,” he said.
