Ms Murphy reveals there is a Voice afterlife with EP White Dress and The Spirit AS another class of hopefuls audition for the third series of The Voice, soul powerhouse Ms Murphy is launching her debut EP, White Dress and The Spirit. Championed by Ricky Martin, the shy and quiet Karen Andrews became the commanding Ms Murphy last year and one of a handful of finalists signed to Universal last year. "I just wanted to get some work really so I threw myself out there, so to go beyond that and get signed and go on tour with Ricky, wasn't anything I expected," she said. She was cleverly paired with musician and songwriter Lance Ferguson and his band The Bamboos for the EP. Her first launch show in Sydney on Thursday has already sold out, buoying her hopes for a career beyond the show. "The timing with everything is very important, this could be my only shot," she said. I wanted to make sure I am doing everything I possibly can to make the biggest impact with the exposure and opportunities the show gave me. She has gone with a cover of the Little Dragon hit Ritual Union to introduce the EP and is confident there is an audience in Australia for her particular brand of funky soul. Her supportive legion of fans she calls the Love Tribe have remained loyal seven months after she left the show and fellow finalists including Mitchell Anderson have proven to be valuable confidantes. Ms Murphy is now releasing her debut EP as the third season of The Voice gears up again. While The Voice discoveries have struggled to match the post-career highs of The X Factor finds, Ms Murphy is hopeful there is a musical life after reality television. "The Australian music industry has definitely changed with reality shows like The Voice and the influx of artists coming through," she said. All I know is I have been working hard as a musician for a long time in a different world and I needed to break through. Her fellow finalists are also working hard behind the scenes to continue their careers. Australia's first Voice winner Karise Eden spent time songwriting in Los Angeles last year and is expected to start on her second record within the next few months. Luke Kennedy has been teamed with acclaimed composer David Hirschfelder for his post-Voice record while Celia Pavey is writing with Boy and Bear member Tim Hart for her debut EP. Caterina Torres will also release a debut EP and Emma Birdsall continues to develop her debut record with American hitmakers and local stars Josh Pyke and Megan Washington. Rachael Leahcar has been the most consistent artist since the show and is already working on her third record. Michael Paynter launched his single Weary Stars this week and heads out on a national tour to support the album of the same name in February. The Voice is expected to return for its third series after Easter with the inaugural Voice Kids screening afterwards.