Marika Hackman is an artist. Not just musically either; the 22-year-old studied art foundation in Brighton for a year before deciding to throw herself into music. I love to paint as a hobby, portrait stuff,” she tells Music Week. “It’s a big interest.”

As she gears up to release debut album We Slept At Last, Hackman remains interested in art, refusing to leave physical aspects of her record to label executives or management. 

“Loads of artists are happy ...