FAZERDAZE UNVEILS SOPHOMORE ALBUM ‘SOFT POWER’
New Zealand artist and producer Fazerdaze, the moniker of Amelia Murray, today releases her highly anticipated second album, Soft Power. The record showcases her ambitious sonic evolution, blending raw vulnerability with fierce self-compassion and empowerment.
“This is what I created during the darkest, loneliest, most tumultuous years of my life—entering womanhood, navigating the world, the music industry, and what I thought was love. In my scariest moments, this album was my anchor for hope, purpose, and light. I am so relieved and content to finally share it with you.”
Soft Power combines the intimacy of bedroom pop with the scale of stadium-ready anthems, a sound Fazerdaze playfully calls a “bedroom stadium record.” Across 11 tracks, she melds shimmering synths and electronic beats with touches of classic rock, striking a balance between gritty authenticity and polished pop sensibilities. The album’s atmospheric energy evokes the magic of sunset festival sets, while its themes of self-discovery and resilience invite listeners to connect with their own inner strength.
Produced primarily by Fazerdaze herself, the album features co-mixing by Simon Gooding and drum engineering from Emily Wheatcroft-Snape. This hands-on approach underscores Murray’s commitment to finding truth through simplicity, offering an honest and accessible voice for those on their own journeys of growth. With Soft Power, Fazerdaze has delivered an expansive and deeply personal work that solidifies her place as one of today’s most compelling indie artists.
