Laura MacFarlane
Laura MacFarlane is a singer songwriter and solo performer based in Melbourne Australia. Her live performances draw on a vast catalogue of tunes from previous associated acts such as Ninetynine as well as her unique solo work. Laura has supported many touring acts ranging from Low Barlow to Underground Lovers as well as playing with many other Melbourne based local bands such as DEAD, Kim Salmon, Misanthropes and S:Bahn.
Upcoming Gigs
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Music Releases
In addition to her work with Ninetynine and other bands Laura recently released a series of solo recordings as Laura MacFarlane.
‘Vivid’ by Laura MacFarlane
The album release of the Vivid recording project from 2021 on Patsy. Vivid is series of recordings originally released during the Melbourne COVID lockdown in conjunction with Bandcamp Friday’s. The project consisted of three EP’s each showcasing a particular instrument: ‘Into the Metalude’ (vibraphone), ‘The Narrows’ (guitar) & ‘Future Obscura’ (keyboard). All recorded in a stripped back ambient solo performance accompanied by Laura’s distinctive and emotive vocals. The three recordings were then subsequently released together as the album Vivid.
‘Into the Metalude’ by Laura MacFarlane
The first instalment of the Vivid recording series released in 2020 on Patsy. It is an EP of solo vibraphone tracks with accompanying lyrical vocals in an ambient and ethereal sounding production.
‘The Narrows’ by Laura MacFarlane
Is the second instalment of the Vivid record series released in 2020 on Patsy Records. Is an EP of guitar and vocal tracks, ranging from minimalist solo guitar and vocal performance in ‘Tricky’ to multilayered production of ‘Coded’ which was featured in PBS top 10.
‘Future Obscura’ by Laura MacFarlane
The third and final instalment of the Vivid recording series released in 2020 on Patsy Records. Future Obscura is an EP of Casio keyboard and vocal performances utilising Casio drums beats and layered sounds that can best be described as ‘bedroom electronica.’
Links
Laura MacFarlane Bandcamp Page
Laura MacFarlane Spotify
Laura MacFarlane Apple Music
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