English singer-songwriter Laura Marling may only be twenty-two, but she has been a prominent figure in the folk music scene since she was 16; she is well-known for being one of the original members of indie folk band Noah and the Whale before breaking out on her own in 2008.
Thanks to her striking melodies and use of acoustic instruments, Marling has gone on to make quite the name for herself. She has played an assortment of high profile gigs, collaborated with artists including Mystery Jets and Mumford & Sons, and, most recently, won Best Solo Female Artist at the 2011 Brit Awards.
Now with three solo albums under her belt, Marling is widely known as one of the poster children of the British “nu-folk” movement.
Want to check out Miss Marling when she and label mate Willy Mason swing by the 9:30 Club on the 12th? Just comment below and tell us an artist who has successfully gone solo after previously being in a band.
I’m going to go with Lou Reed.
We’ll choose one winner to receive a pair of tickets at noon on Monday, June 11th.
