One of my favorite discoveries of 2008 came in the form of this bright, soulful teenager from Hampshire, England. Laura Marling made her mark that year by releasing her excellent debut at the young of 18, Alas, I Cannot Swim, amongst a couple of notable appearances on tracks from Noah and the Whale (“Five Years Time”) and Mystery Jets (“Young Love”) — the now 20-year-old singer-songwriter is set to release not one, but two new albums in 2010. The first of which titled I Speak Because I Can, is due out on March 22nd (UK/Europe) / April 6th (US), with the second album tentatively scheduled to be released sometime in September.
A video for the single “Devil’s Spoke” has been made available from the new record, which Marling explains is “more band-based and more raw” and focuses on themes of “responsibility, particularly the responsibility of womanhood”.
Even better news is amidst a forthcoming UK/US tour is a date here in SLC on May 26th at Kilby Court. While not confirmed on her website, one could assume it’s legit since it’s on the venue’s site.
MP3: Laura Marling :: “Ghosts”
Video: “Night Terror”
Video: “New Romantic”
Video: “Ghosts”
Video: “My Manic & I”
Video: “Cross Your Fingers”
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