A.U.R.A. Announce National Tour + Share Single 'Immensely, I'

Wellington songsmith A.U.R.A. aka Albert Mikolaj has shared a lush, percussion driven single titled 'Immensely, I'. The sparkling track marries reflective lyricism with energetic rhythmic momentum and is the third single from his upcoming album Secret Intelligent Light, releasing in early March. In celebration of the album's launch A.U.R.A. will be taking his new songs on the road with an extensive tour of Aotearoa throughout April and May. Lending their instrumental prowess on stage will be bandmates Ben Lemi (French for Rabbits, Trinity Roots, Dawn Diver), Deanne Krieg (Ida Lune, Congress of Animals) and Samuel Austin. Check out full details for the tour here and hear a stream on 'Immensely, I' below...

A.U.R.A.

Friday 12th April - Leigh Sawmill, Leigh
Saturday 13th April - Wine Cellar, Auckland
Thursday 2nd May - The Plant, Blenheim
Friday 3rd May - Lyttleton Records, Lyttleton
Saturday 4th May - Captain Cook Hotel, Dunedin
Friday 10th May - Paisley Stage, Napier
Saturday 11th May - Third Eye, Wellington

Tickets available HERE via UTR

Press Release:

A.U.R.A releases Immensely I, the vivid and rather twinkly third single from the upcoming album Secret Intelligent Light. In a statement, lead singer-songwriter Albert Mikolaj describes the song as “An elegy for rebirth. The song is redolent of glowing psychedelic pop, almost deliberately subdued by a euphonic counter-point vocal pattern.” Immensely I is driven by strong drum beats, punchy bass and afro infused guitar riffs, reminiscent of Paul Simons’ landmark release, Graceland. Mikolaj’s lyrics offer a very tender confession, saying of the verse, “It's a raw reflection of my wild, unbounded core-self being slowly eroded by the emotional pain of growth.”

To celebrate the forthcoming album release on Friday 8th of March, A.U.R.A is excited to announce the SIL Tour which commences Friday 12th of April. Joined by Ben Lemi (French for Rabbits, Trinity Roots, Dawn Diver), Deanne Krieg (Ida Lune, Congress of Animals) and Samuel Austin on live duties, the SIL Tour will take in some of New Zealand’s favourite boutique venues, transforming them into the perfect backdrop to experience this psychedelic folk quartet.