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Contact: laya@layafisher.com
Similar Artists
Garbage,Alanis Morrisette,Shirley Manson,Dr. Seuss
Influences
Ani Difranco,Tina Turner,Tori Amos,Blues Traveler
Bio
Born and raised in America, now working in Brisbane, Australia, Laya’s soulful, rapid-fire vocal style defies comparison and belies the significance of her lyrics which she says are “primarily the reason I write songs in the first place.” With this kind of dedication to the written word, it’s not surprising that critics are going out of their way to mention her poetic prowess:
"Laya Fisher's songs are a hook-laden, techno-pop treat. And read the lyrics. No fluff here. Deep, edgy, sexy, erotic ... Laya's got it goin' on!"-Bob Baker, www.TheBuzzFactor.com, author of The Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook
"Laya Fisher has one amazing voice. Her sexy taunt has the power to lure you in and hook you for hours. The music is a dance driven groove with intelligent lyrical chants. A combination that you don't hear a lot of. The originality of this music is very refreshing and something that I didn't expect. Laya Fisher is one of those can't miss artists." - Michael Allison - TheGlobalMuse.com
The Debut EP
When the government actually knocks on a songwriter’s door and says they want to give them money to make their debut EP and a website to accompany it, it’s a good indication that this artist is going places. And that’s what’s happened to Laya Fisher, winner of a 2000 TUTE grant from Arts Queensland and Youth Arts Queensland.
Produced by acclaimed composer and producer Ross McLennan, Laya’s thematic, self-titled debut EP hosts a hook-laden cast of politica