The Band

We are from the Northwest. The Pacific and the sunset.


With intoxicating genre-blending music and lyrical depth, Trolls Cottage has withstood the test of time. Nearly ten years after their inception, TC continues to create music that is both influential and inspiring. Their latest album, Let It Burn, considered the strongest TC album to date, is hypnotically simplistic but is soaked in lyrical contemplations. It highlights the songwriting and vocals of Jacob Bain and Mike Marlatt in an alternating fashion that keeps their sound unique and fresh. Bassist Erik Reimnitz contributes songs as well, and creates a great stage energy while drummer Earl Clay and percussionist Gabriel Blake lay down the foundation that is considered the signature TC sound.

"Trolls Cottage is one of the most mysterious and illusive acts in the Great Northwest"
-Smart Went Crazy Productions

“The singer actually can sing, and its island-flavored rhythms are controlled yet organic…and vocalist (Bain) has a bit of Michael Franti's urgent hush in his vocal delivery."
-Oregon Register Guard

" Marlatt's voice makes it sound as if there's some wisdom behind the songs, and there is …feel good-type wisdom.”
-Oregon Register Guard

"...a special blend of tunes... perfect for a deep powder day in the trees."
-Powder Magazine 35th Anniversary Issue

"...large number of smiling, gyrating folks on the dance floor that night... always changing, impossible to pigeonhole sound coming from the stage"
-Tacoma Weekly

“Trolls Cottage will undoubtedly win you over”
-Seattle’s Best Live Music