Rock Sellout — I first discovered the music of eighteen year old singer songwriter Alessi who hails from London a few months back via a myspace friend request. I have been waiting for a debut release with eager anticipation,i expect 2009 to see her break in a big w... more info

Guardian Music — It has been said that 2008 belongs to hard rock. After AC/DC's chart coup in October, the long-awaited comeback album from Guns n' Roses, Chinese Democracy, will be released later this month, while Journey's 1981 hit Don't Stop Believing became the ... more info

Guardian Music — It's probably unfair even to mention this, given that she is so acutely aware of the problem herself, but Laura Marling isn't very good at talking to an audience. When she sings a punchy new song about a man who refuses to speak for 17 years, it's pl... more info

The Music Fix — Gig Review: Sure, the Mercury nomination may have pleased her but that don't mean Laura Marling is now trading in happy-go-lucky pop. more info

Guardian Music — Razorlight - Wire To WireWhat's not to love about Razorlight? Sure, critics rag on their mediocrity, their po-faced arrogance and their frontman's Jesus-like illusions of grandeur. But they're all just humourless stiffs, no? Come on, that the three ... more info

NME — Laura Marling and Wiley are set to hook up for a musical collaboration. more info

NME — Laura Marling and Wiley are set to hook up for a musical collaboration. more info

Time Out, London — Wonderful, warm and lilting, double bass, banjo and accordian-assisted folk pop from Mumford and co (whose brilliant singer appears on Laura Marling's debut album) as they launch new EP 'Love Your Ground'. more info

DrownedInSound — Win tickets to see Laura Marling on her UK tour, plus we've got the video for her new single 'Night Terror' which is out today. more info

Guardian Music — At 18, Laura Marling is one of the youngest artists ever to be nominated for a Mercury. Now for that second album... more info