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Laura Marling is an indie folk singer. She has been described as mixing the strength of Regina Spektor with the intelligence of Carole King and the acoustic lushness of Joni Mitchell. The 19-year-old small town girl - Reading, United Kingdom just outside of Eversley to be exact - sings about love, lust and romance, the futility of religion, self-loathing and human psychology.
She began playing the guitar at the age of three, first being taught the blues by her father in front of the family fire, and has been in thrall to the songs and lyrics of the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, James Taylor and John Mayall ever since. It’s not just the “golden-oldies” that Laura admires; she also harbours a rather deep love for alt.country’s favourite son, Ryan Adams. “He’s brilliant, there’s nothing that even comes close, he can paint the most amazing pictures in your mind.”
Jamie T personally invited her on tour with him last year after being impressed by her modern folk-pop when he caught her playing just her second ever gig. She was also a member of Noah and the Whale until May 2008, contributing vocals and instruments throughout, and can be seen in the PlayFive Years Time video playing a recorder.
Laura’s part of the extended Way Out West family, having played five eminent shows at the label’s Brentford FC night before the club was finally moved on. The London Town EP is in the spirit of a testimonial to the label and a recognition of all the support they’ve given her.
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She began playing the guitar at the age of three, first being taught the blues by her father in front of the family fire, and has been in thrall to the songs and lyrics of the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, James Taylor and John Mayall ever since. It’s not just the “golden-oldies” that Laura admires; she also harbours a rather deep love for alt.country’s favourite son, Ryan Adams. “He’s brilliant, there’s nothing that even comes close, he can paint the most amazing pictures in your mind.”
Jamie T personally invited her on tour with him last year after being impressed by her modern folk-pop when he caught her playing just her second ever gig. She was also a member of Noah and the Whale until May 2008, contributing vocals and instruments throughout, and can be seen in the PlayFive Years Time video playing a recorder.
Laura’s part of the extended Way Out West family, having played five eminent shows at the label’s Brentford FC night before the club was finally moved on. The London Town EP is in the spirit of a testimonial to the label and a recognition of all the support they’ve given her.