Amanda Merdzan is a singer/songwriter/producer with an 'indie/folk' style that sends her songs bursting with raw honesty and emotion. With a strong emphasis on lyrics, her stories are told sparing no intimate details, taking you to the core of her content. Amanda Merdzan began playing solo in 2008 and has since supported acts such as; Eskimo Joe, Oh Mercy, Holly Throsby and Split Seconds. In 2010 she played at the WAMi (Western Australia Music Industry) Saturday Spectacular Closing Party at Amplifier Bar alongside Jebediah and Will Stoker & The Embers. 2010 also saw her play as part of the One Movement Fringe Festival. A strong emphasis on lyrics and an honesty in her voice sees Merdzan connect with her audience in a humbled and intimate way. Amanda Merdzan launched her debut album ‘Into The Gallery’, with her new band at Mojo’s Bar, Fremantle on Friday 20 August 2010, to a full crowd, selling out her first headlining show. 2011 and 2012 saw Merdzan gigging heavily around Perth, introducing her music to many new audiences and playing alongside acts such as The Tallest Man On Earth and Abbe May at The Wave Rock Weekender. Merdzan’s latest release, a five track EP titled ‘The Map Has Been Redrawn’, was launched in March 2013, and has received reviews from multiple Triple J presenters along with national airplay on the station. The single ‘Afraid’ from the EP has also received reviews from Canadian and New York press. Amanda Merdzan recently showcased at Canada’s largest music festival; Canadian Music Week, in March 2013 alongside Emma Louise and The Falls, which was followed by a national Australian tour in April. In May of 2014 Merdzan took her solo show across Europe for the first time, performing in London, Paris, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Berlin, Prague, Stuttgart and Madrid. Amanda Merdzan is currently busy working on her next EP, due for release later this year. However, she has still found time to perform live locally, and made her first appearance at Fairbridge Festival this year. Amanda Merdzan's 2013 EP 'The Map Has Been Redrawn' is available in stores now and on iTunes. The first single 'Matter' from her upcoming EP is available now on iTunes and Spotify. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.