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Laura Marling Biography

Laura Marling (born 1.2.1990)

Laura Marling is singer-songwriter from Eversley, Hampshire. She rose to fame through the London folk scene and later found prominence as a solo artist. Marling has toured with a number of well-recognised indie bands and her own work is acknowledged for her bold melodies and poetic lyrics.

Laura Marling: Childhood & Early Musical Career

Laura Marling was born in Hampshire, England, where she learned guitar at a young age. As a teenager, Laura was one of the original members of Noah and the Whale. During the time that she was in the band, she dated the band's singer, Charlie Fink but left after the release of their album Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down. The artist Emmy the Great was also in the band around the same time.

In 2007, Laura Marling appeared on 'Suspicious Eyes' by The Rakes, a track from their album Ten New Messages, after their singer Alan Donohoe discovered her on Myspace. She went on t

collaborate with Mystery Jets on their single 'Young Love'.

Laura Marling: Music Career

Laura Marling's debut solo album, Alas, I Cannot Swim, was released in 2008. The album went on to be nominated for that year's Mercury Music Prize but lost out to Elbow's The Seldom Seen Kid. Following the release of the album, she embarked on her 'Night Terror Tour', named after the single 'Night Terror'. Laura Marling was also invited to tour with Jamie T, as well as opening for Adam Green (of The Moldy Peaches). Laura Marlin also infamously chose to perform on the street for her fans, after being denied entry to her own gig for being underage.

In 2009, in an interview with The Guardian, Laura Marling announced that she was dating Marcus Mumford of the British folk band Mumford and Sons.

Laura Marling's second album, I Speak Because I Can was released in 2010 and was produced by Ethan Jones. The debut single released from the album was 'Goodbye England (Covered In Snow)'.

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The Latest Laura Marling News

A Week In Music - Alicia Keys Girl On Fire Promotion Still Going, Cayucas Debut Makes For The Perfect Summer Listen And Latest Michael Jackson Court Case Begins

7th May 2013

A Week In Videos... She might have just wrapped up her Set The World On Fire tour, but the promotional...

Laura Marling Avoids Personal Lyrics

29th April 2013

Laura Marling removes herself from her own music.In the past, the folk star has claimed she doesn't write songs to...

Laura Marling Quit Music For Chef Training

25th April 2013

Folk star Laura Marling secretly quit music last year (12) to train as a chef.The singer/songwriter was plunged into a...

Laura Marling's Midnight Dip For Magical Powers

25th April 2013

Folk singer Laura Marling plunged into an icy lake in the dead of night after a mysterious 'shaman' told her...

Laura Marling Writes Music For Shakespeare Play

24th April 2013

British singer/songwriter Laura Marling is venturing into the world of theatre by composing the music for a new production of...

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Laura Marling Reviews

Laura Marling - A Creature I Don't Know Album Review

22nd November 2011

21 years old. 3rd solo album. 2 Mercury nominations. Winner of a Best Female Brit...

Laura Marling - I Speak Because I Can Album Review

26th March 2010

Laura Marling's recent history is a public one, so requires a brief recap only for...

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Laura Marling Festivals

Sasquatch! Festival

29th May 2010

Field Day

25th May 2013

Hop Farm

30th June 2012

End Of The Road

31st August 2012

Primavera Sound

30th May 2012

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The Latest Laura Marling Press Releases

Laura Marling Announces New Album 'Once I Was An Eagle' Released 27th May 2013

8th March 2013

The new album, 'Once I Was An Eagle', was recorded at the Three Crows studio of...

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