Laura Marling is perhaps one of the most talented young artists that Britain has to offer. Her music is quiet and yet catchy, and she is one of the leading artists of the new folk era that appears to have taken the scene by storm, along with Johnny Flynn and Emmy the Great. Her voice is bird like and her music easy listening. She was formerly with the band Noah and the Whale but left to pursue a solo career, Q Magazine has rated her debut album “Alas I Cannot Swim”, which was released last year, as “astonishly good” with a 4/5 star rating and The Independent gave her 5/5. Only 19 now she has certainly flourished at a young age but her music and lyrics show wit and maturity to be enjoyed by all generations.  Alas I Cannot Swim is available in most music stores and online and is a definite buy.

New Romantic (My Manic and I EP) youtube

This song is not from her album but from one of her EPs My Manic and I. A slightly more fast tempo song but still a great listen.

Laura Marling – My Manic and I (Alas I Cannot Swim) youtube

One of her best songs with amazing lyrics, her voice is incredibly versatile in this song and it truly displays her talent.

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Patrick Wolf is possibly one of the stangest, quirky and dark artists of our generation. His musical talent is undeniable, he plays 15 instruments, and his voice is calming yet disturbing. Having already released 4 albums he is certainly not a newcomer to the industry, but an experieced veteran. He was tipped as the next big thing but appeared to shun the idea of commercial music. His albums have varied from brooding, melancholic music to sharp, jumpy electronic pop. his latest album “The Bachelor” was unusual in that his fans funded it via donations. For fans of Arcade Fire, and the new folk generation (Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn) Patrick Wolf is a must.

Patrick Wolf – The Childcatcher

This song is truly disturbing, with vivid description of a childhood horror ( not sure this is Wolf’s own childhood) the song really hits home. you can hear the emotion in Wolf’s voice and the music is truly skillful.

Patrick Wolf – The Magic Position

Magic Position is the title song of Wolf’s third album. The album shows his lighter, more jovial side. this song shows off all his musical talent.

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