Amaya Laucirica Tours “Sway”

Amaya Laucirica will take her beautiful voice on the road this month to promote the recent release of her album Sway. The album features the previously released singles “Prettier Than The Sound” and “On the Air” and the newie, “Running Out of Time.”

Amaya will play regional centres and capital cities with her full band over the next month. All the ticketing information is available on her website.

15 May 2014 – Beav’s Bar, Geelong
17 May 2014 – Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine
23 May 2014 – The Wheatsheaf, Adelaide
24 May 2014 – Curtin Bandroom, Melbourne
31 May 2014 – Goodgod Small Club Sydney
8 June 2014 – MONA, Hobart (1pm)
8 June 2014 – The Republic, Hobart
13 June 2014 – Treehouse on Belongil, Byron Bay
14 June 2014 – The Bearded Lady, Brisbane

Amaya Laucirica Releases Pair of Singles Ahead of Sway Release

Melbourne singer-songwriter Amaya Laucirica is giving music lovers a sneak peek at her upcoming third album Sway with the release of a double A-side single. “Prettier Than The Sound” and “On the Air” are both featured on the album, which hits stores on April 18.

I must admit, Amaya’s earlier releases passed me by, but I’m really digging this. With her sweet voice and gift for songwriting, she reminds me a little of Julianna Hatfield. She’s also surrounding herself with the right people. Sway was recorded by Dave McCluney (Nick Cave/Mick Harvey/Robert Forster), mixed by Victor Van Vugt (PJ Harvey/Beth Orton) and mastered by Ray Staff (Spiritualised/David Bowie). With such an amazing team on her side, Sway’s sure to be something special.

Other Tongues Does Christmas at the Gaelic

Sydney based-independent music company Other Tongues will help you survive Humpday with their big Christmas Party this Wednesday, December 15.

The event at Sydney’s Gaelic Club will feature sets from Jinja Safari DJs, locally based Ethiopian soulster Dereb the Ambassador, ex-Special Patrol front man Myles Mayo, and Amaya Laucirica.

It doesn’t sound like there’s going to be a lot of carols, but it does sound like a great way to ring in the silly season and expose yourself to some great new Aussie music. Tickets are just $10 from Moshtix (and at the door if any are left on the night), so they won’t leave too much of a dent in your Christmas budget.

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