Laura Marling about to tour Europe, returning to US in May
Laura Marling @ MHOW in Oct (more by Vincent Cornelli)
“UK songstress Laura Marling will release her sophomore album, I Speak Because I Can, on Astralwerks Records on April 6th, 2010. Produced by Ethan Johns (Kings of Leon, Ryan Adams), I Speak Because I Can is the follow up to Marling’s lauded, Mercury Prize-nominated debut, Alas I Cannot Swim….
…Marling chose Ethan Johns to produce her new material, as she credits many of his earlier records (among them albums by Ray LaMontagne, Kings of Leon, Emmylou Harris, Sarabeth Tucek and more) with kindling her interest in music. She had long admired his way of working – his use of reels; his quiet, traditional methods of production; the warmth found within the records he produced. He gave her the space to find her own identity; as such, the record reveals a new maturity, and at points, Marling’s voice sounds a little harder, a little world-wearied, while still showcasing her impressive range not heard on previous recordings. And while I Speak Because I Can is, at times, a darker album than its predecessor, it is a brilliant step forward from a young artist who continues to keep us awe-struck at her talent.
Marling will return to the studio with Ethan Johns within the next few months to work on a second album of new material that will be released in the fall of 2010. More details on this record will be announced upon its completion.”
Laura Marling, who was just here in February, will be in Brussels when her new album comes out, but then returns to North America in May for a still-TBA tour that includes the Sasquatch Festival and a Brooklyn show at Music Hall of Williamsburg (where she played during CMJ) on May 13th. Tickets for the NYC show go on sale Friday at noon. All currently known dates and a new video Laura just posted, below…
Laura Marling – 2010 Tour Dates
Mar 23 – Camden Barfly London
Mar 24 – Instore: Banquet *pls note – date change: originally 23rd* Kingston
Mar 24 – Banquet Instore *new slot added* London
Mar 26 – Instore: Rise Bristol
Apr 1 – Privatclub Berlin
Apr 3 – Studio 672 *10pm curfew* Cologne
Apr 5 – Melkweg Amsterdam
Apr 6 – Botanique Brussels
Apr 7 – Fleche D’Or Paris
Apr 9 – Limelight Belfast
Apr 10 – The Academy *sold out* Dublin
Apr 12 – Lowry *sold out* Manchester
Apr 13 – Fruitmarket *sold out* Glasgow
Apr 14 – Queen’s Hall Edingburgh
Apr 16 – Alexandra Theatre *sold out* Birmingham
Apr 17 – Corn Exchange *sold out* Cambridge
Apr 19 – Tyne Theatre Newcastle
Apr 20 – Opera House York
Apr 21 – Colston Hall *sold out* Bristol
Apr 23 – Guildhall Southampton
Apr 25 – Palladium *sold out* London
May 05 – Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium, Columbus, OH
May 07 – Magic Stick, Detroit, MI
May 13 – Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
May 27 – Neurolux Lounge, Boise, ID
May 29-31 – Sasquatch Fest, Gorge, Washington
(more dates TBA)
