Guardian Music — The rising folk singer talks us through her song I Speak Because I CanBen KapeAndy GallagherHenry Barnes more info

Guardian Music — Ever wondered what Brett Anderson would sound like fronting the Flaming Lips? These synth-rock space cadets may provide a clue ...Hometown: London.The lineup: Stefan "Bramble" Ferguson (vox, guitar), Jimmy Lazers (vox, guitar), Lucy "Sunchild" Taylor... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Frisicano I think I might be one of the last people to have heard about Laura Marling. I saw her for the first time at the BV-CMJ show at MHOW in October, and from the first note there... more info

I Guess I'm Floating — Not only did the Sasquatch Festival folks avoid annoying the world by not unveiling acts in their lineup every six minutes, their bill even beats a somewhat lackluster Bonnaroo. Perhaps 'Roo set their bar too high with past festival lineups or swung... more info

Guardian Music — It's not so much about God, say rock'n'roots band Mumford & Sons – it's about having spirit. And their gigs have that in spadesThe pub is filling up: City boys in pinstriped suits, women clutching dry white wines; candles are lit on upstairs t... more info

The Music Fix — News Flash: and new EP in AprilAlessi's Ark release new EP ‘Soul Proprietor' on Monday 5th April and to mark the release Alessi will be joining Laura Marling on a host of UK dates across April. Friday 9 April – BELFAST, Limelight ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The one moment of real levity during the rising English singer-songwriter Laura Marling's set at Largo at the Coronet Thursday night came from the audience. Midway through her show, Marling introduced a new song by saying she had "written it... more info

The Yellow Stereo — 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 ... more info

Nialler9 — New video shot in India from the new album I Speak Because I Can from the now-brunette Marling. The album is released in mid-March. Judging by this, her music has gone in a more pronounced English folk direction. Related PostsJeff Lewis & Laura Mar... more info

Battery In your Leg — A newly non-blonde Laura Marling has offered us the first glimpse into her post-Alas material, and I must say I’m pleasantly surprised. Her first album was one of my favorites of 2008, so I’ve been anxious to hear what direction she might take (I... more info