in 2022, i went to the this ain’t no picnic music festival at the rose bowl in pasadena, california on my birthday. julia jacklin was playing, and at the time i hadn’t listened to her music or heard of her. i had nestled myself under a large oak tree away from the crowds and was nibbling on almonds while reading, taking a break from standing and enjoying music all day. i was closest to the stage jacklin was performing on, and i recall this was the song that made me bookmark the pages and fully indulge in her music. her hair was plaited into two ginger braids, accompanied by a red, stately dress and casual blACK SHADES. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, WITH EVERY STREAM OF HER SONGS, IT FEELS AS THOUGH I’M LISTENING TO HER ART FOR THE FIRST TIME; SHE CREATES SPECIAL MUSIC.