Thursday, April 8, 2010

Zak Recommends 'Laura Marling' & Indie Artists of the Day 'The Grown Ups'

Laura Marling - I Speak Because I Can
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Astralwerks Records

Still just twenty this is Laura's follow up to the Mercury award nominated debut 'Alas I Cannot Swim'. She has matured since that 2008 release and it shows. This is folk with smarts and guts. It also shows in the sound of her voice. It has obviously matured and the way in which she uses it in a more self assured way. The music itself is timeless and steeped in the folk traditions of Britain. Because of Laura's tender age and the brilliance she has shown in this work, I believe we are still to see the best of what she will produce. This is a remarkably good record.


Laura is from Hampshire, England. She started out with Noah & the Whale and was romantically linked with singer Charlie Fink. She is now with Mumford from Mumford & Sons and gets backing help from them on this new album. I would be re-miss if I did not mention the album was produced by Ethan Johns who is known for his great work with Kings Of Leon.

Tracks:
1. "Devil's Spoke"
2. "Made by Maid"
3. "Rambling Man"
4. "Blackberry Stone"
5. "Alpha Shallows"
6. "Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)"
7. "Hope in the Air"
8. "What He Wrote"
9. "Darkness Descends"
10. "I Speak Because I Can"

Upcoming Shows:
12/04/10 Lowry / Manchester *sold out*
13/04/10 Fruitmarket / Glasgow *sold out*
14/04/10 Queen’s hall / Edinburgh
14/04/10 Queen’s Hall / Edinburgh
16/04/10 Alexandra Theatre / Birmingham *sold out*
17/04/10 Corn Exchange / Cambridge *sold out*
Official Website: http://www.lauramarling.com/




The Grown Ups - Indie Artists of the Day



The Grown Ups are from Oklahoma City. They have a very nice electro/ folk sound with great lyrics. I especially like 'Three Licks' a dreamy tome of romance. 'The War' rails against materialism and states boldly we need more love. Decrying power & greed. The tempo change ups add interest to the pace. The songs are real and genuine, completely lacking in cliche' or unoriginality. You must check out their website. The intro page is cool. The only suggestion I would make is that they let the intro music play longer.



The Grown Ups are Clinton Avery Tharp, Perschbacher, & Derek Harris.

Official website:  http://thegrownuppage.com



Zak's Tidbits for April 8th/2010

Malcolm McLaren - He of 'Sex Pistols' manager fame and a decent string of dance hits in the 80's has passed away from cancer @ age 64.

Green Day - Will be on Jimmy Fallon next Wednesday April 14th.

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