Morningside

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AlbumMay 05 / 201710 songs, 30m 51s
Indie Pop Dream Pop Bedroom Pop
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Amelia Murray, a.k.a Fazerdaze, makes indie pop sound effortless. *Morningside*, a reference to her Auckland suburb, shows a quiet confidence. Shades of Seam, Pixies, and Jesus and Mary Chain bleed through the gauzy, echoed vocals filled with crushing lines about self-doubt (“Shoulders,” “Misread”). As the tempo accelerates, so does the brightness—“Last to Sleep” and “Lucky Girl” are sublime dream pop. *Morningside* is a solid companion for times when you just want to be alone with your thoughts.

Recorded and produced by Amelia Murray Mixed by Murray Fisher Photography by April Brimer

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7.0 / 10

Auckland bedroom pop artist Amelia Murray is the latest signee to Flying Nun. She honors her label’s history of making effortless pop songs that are far less effortless than people think.

7 / 10

Like chatting through your problems with a friend, Morningside leaves you feeling light on your feet

8.6 / 10

Fazerdaze makes music for lazy days, the kind where you don't need any loud or busy music to distract you from watching the world drift by.

A fusion of old thoughts and fresh tracks, Fazerdaze's debut album wears its heart on its sleeve.

7.5 / 10

Amelia Murray is exactly what bedroom pop has been crying out for.

6 / 10

Photo: Samuel.