The Sampler for Tuesday 6 December 2011

Nick reviews Californian-tinged releases from English singer-songwriter Laura Marling and New Zealand-born Jess Chambers; and talks to Nick Lowe about his new album, The Old Magic.

Music details

Artist: Laura Marling
Songs: The Muse, I Was Just A Card, Don't Ask Me Why, Salinas, The Beast, All My Rage
Composer: Marling
Album: A Creature I Don't Know
Label: Virgin

Artist: Jess Chambers
Songs: Haight Street, Only Your Arms
Composer: Chambers
Song: Desire, Little Heart, Full Of Fire
Composer: Chambers/Hill
Album: Desire
Label: Independent

Artist: Nick Lowe
Songs: Checkout Time, House For Sale, I Read A Lot, Stoplight Roses, 'Til The Real Thing Comes Along, Somebody Cares For Me, Sensitive Man
Composer: Lowe
Album: The Old Magic
Label: Proper