Aura

Biography

*WINNER: "Best INDIE Female Vocalist of The Year" -Los Angeles Music Awards Nov. 9, 2006
*WINNER: "Best Female Rock Vocalist" -All Access Magazine Awards, Nov. 4, 2006
*NOMINATED"Best Female Pop Vocalist" -All Access Magazine Awards Nov. 4, 2006

Aura was created in 2001 at The Berklee College of Music, Boston and has grown into a band that stands out from the rest, with driving melodies, inspiring lyrics, intense hooks and amazing stage presence. Maura Murphy graduated from The Berklee College of Music in 2002 with a Degree in Voice and Music Business.

Aura's song "Go On", the 8th track on her first cd, "Running Yourself Against Nothing" has been licensed as the theme song for the E-Style Network TV show "Relationship Rehab", by www.call4ally.com as the lead character's music video and by CBS's "The Young & The Restless" 4-6-05.

A review from All Access Magazine's Devin Strecker describes Aura's voice as… "Amazing, soulful, confident vocals soar over the music, alternating between a strong powerhouse and a soft, romantic lullaby." Bob Leggett from Music Connection Magazine described AURA: "This group has chemistry, great chops, memorable lyrics and a look that should take them far – all in all, the total package for success."

Discography
1st CD "Running Yourself Against Nothing" (2003)
2nd CD "Between Reality and a Dream" (2006)
Both cd's available at: www.cdbaby.com/all/aurasings

2007 Curly Grrlz "Hip Clipz" Artist Search Contest produced by Award Winning D.J. Lizz Randolph of Demo-Ology.com