Laura Marling: Hampshire-born bright young thing, a phenomenal poet and performer who was once part of Noah and the Whale before striking out alone to widespread critical acclaim.
Influences: Neil Young, Jeffrey Lewis, Dylan, PJMI, NMH, Judee Sill, Diane Cluck, Will Oldham, Joni Mitchell.
Discography:
Alas I Cannot Swim (Astralwerks, 2008).