Revered songstress LAURA MARLING has moved beyond her nu-folk tag with her highly-acclaimed new album “A Creature I Don’t Know” showing further depth and wisdom in her songwriting and lyricism. Hailed as NME’s Best Solo Artist and anointed Best British Female at the recent Brit Awards, LAURA MARLING’s star has well & truly risen at just 21 years of age.

“Laura Marling’s third album is less a total reinvention than a subtle maturation, a stretching out to the extent of her reach in all directions…. it’s also a record with more weight, darkness, humour and playfulness than ever before, her rockiest and jazziest moments yet, but also her most accessible sound.” – NME

On her third jaunt to Australia to play Laneway Festival 2012, Secret Sounds is pleased to announce that LAURA MARLING willalso perform at the Forum Theatre, Melbourne on February 2nd followed by a special show at Sydney Opera House on February 9th.

MARLING first grabbed the world’s attention with her softly spoken and obscenely talented debut “Alas I Cannot Swim” in 2008. She was just 17 when she penned standout single ‘Ghosts’ which found its way onto high rotation on triple j and leapt into the Top 50 of the station’s Hottest 100. She toured the album down under, playing her inaugural Splendour in the Grass plus several rewarding sideshows.

Outstanding 2010 follow-up “I Speak Because I Can” cemented her position beyond that of a teenage prodigy, with themes of mortality, womanhood and responsibility effortlessly flowing into her music. Her live shows reflected that confidence, delivering stellar sold-out performances en route around the nation.

"The tiny elf is …deft with maturity and an astounding understanding of the intricacies of folklore storytelling, accompanied by quintessential folk instrumentation." - Time Off, January 2010

"This was a truly enchanting evening from one of the finest young talents around." - Drum Media, February 2010

“A Creature I Don’t Know” is a darker, subtler, more complex beast. Born from a woman who is musically bolder and lyrically more astute, the album weaves tales that Marling describes as “one-sided conversations”, creating characters that flow throughout her various songs. It tells of beasts and muses and mythic women. It has been welcomed as her finest work yet, a mean feat for an artist whose rise has taken on its own mythic proportions whilst her feet remain firmly on the ground.

Having charmed Glastonbury festival, BBC’s Later with Jools Holland, Radio 1 Sessions, and supported hero Ryan Adams, LAURA caps off this year with a sold-out UK cathedral tour and a string of performances across Europe. In 2012, it is Australia’s turn to again fall at the feet of this accomplished chanteuse.

A Creature I Don’t Know is out now through EMI.

Rolling Stone ★★★★
The Age ★★★★
Herald Sun ★★★★
Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★
Q Magazine ★★★★
mX ★★★★

lauramarling.com

Secret Sounds Presents
LAURA MARLING
Presented by triple j and Beat

Thursday, 2nd February
FORUM THEATRE, MELBOURNE
With Special Guests HUSKY
Tickets from Ticketmaster, ticketmaster.com.au, or 136 100
TICKETS ON SALE 9am FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH

Thursday 9th February
Presented by Sydney Opera House
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL
Tickets from sydneyoperahouse.com or 02 9250 7777
TICKETS ON SALE 9am MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST

ALSO APPEARING NATIONALLY ON LANEWAY FESTIVAL