Amaya Laucirica Finds Her Groove on Shimmering Electro-Pop Gem "Time It Takes"

Australian artist Amaya Laucirica returns with “Time It Takes”, a shimmering slice of electro-pop that dances between groove-heavy krautrock and luminous synth-pop. It’s a clear evolution for the Melbourne-based musician — and it’s a confident, catchy standout.

With rhythmic precision and a magnetic bassline, the track channels the energy of classic pop with a modern twist. James Cecil’s production is sharp and dynamic, layering textured synths with live and programmed drums to create something that feels both retro-inspired and completely fresh. There’s a cheeky nod to Kylie Minogue here, which Laucirica leans into with effortless flair — and an upcoming remix promises to turn that all the way up.

Laucirica’s lyricism has always been thoughtful, but here, it’s paired with a playful swagger: “It’s the sassiest and most confident track on the album,” she says — and it shows. If this is the tone-setter for The Blue Hour (out September 2), we’re more than ready for what’s next.