Moodymann is a long-respected figurehead of the Detroit techno scene, of which Murphy has a passionate love for. The enigmatic producer has artfully intertwined his own vocal contributions to the track, initiating a call and response with Murphy’s hypnagogic lyrics, creating a truly special remix.
“It was great working with Róisín and her team. Her voice is amazing. Love the LP!” – Moodymann
“I’m mad about Moodymann, he’s one of my favourite artists making music now. It’s such a thrill and treat for me to have a remix by him and it’s a brilliant mix, time to get those Jazz Dance moves out!” –
Roisin Murphy
The latest remix is the third in a series of alternate productions from electronic music auteurs, previously PAYFONE and Eli Escobar lent their expertise to re-imagine “You Knew”, providing inherently different interpretations at their core, but equally primed and ready for extensive club-usage. Expect more remixes on the horizon.
The “You Knew” single followed “Fader” and the self-directed video which Promo News described as “arguably one of the best videos of her illustrious career”. In a full circle moment it is set against the backdrop of Murphy’s hometown of Arklow, County Wicklow. Presented in striking black and white – influenced by classic Hip-Hop videos of the early 90s – and also conceptualised by Murphy, who continues to steer all the creative direction of each of her projects, the “Fader” visual enlists the help of 150 Arklow locals. Having grown up in the town and leaving as a child to travel the world, it is difficult not to tap into Murphy’s sense of unification and fulfilment, shining a light on the brilliant people of Arklow. Further tasters from the forthcoming album “The Universe” and “CooCool” reveal the thrilling scope, breadth and variety of ‘Hit Parade’
A polymath in every sense of the word, Murphy gives each release an entirely fresh and distinct visual identity, and beguiling ‘Hit Parade’ is no different. Overseen by Murphy, the artwork features herself, photo-montaged into an AI generated image from artist Beth Frey, graphic design by Bráulio Amado and commissioned by creative studio Object & Animal (who have previously worked with the likes of FKA Twigs, Caroline Polachek and Shygirl).
With ‘Hit Parade’, Murphy continues her ever evolving, shape-shifting 30 year career, looking towards the future by joining forces with DJ Koze to conjure blissful music that teems with life and imagination. A hyper-modern record which is a world away from 2020’s critical and commercial success of “Róisín Machine”, it further cements Murphy as a total one of a kind at a creative peak, a constantly inquisitive and restless spirit who is unmatched.
Tickets are on sale for her biggest London headline show to date and the iconic Alexandra Palace in Feb 2024 here. Continuously pushing boundaries in both recording and live-settings, Róisín Murphy’s capacity to be an ever-evolving performer is a spectacle in itself. From live-streamed lockdown events to headlineappearances at Glastonbury West Holts Stage, Homobloc, a sold-out Brixton Academy, Coachella and Primavera Sound, Murphy consistently proves to be a thrilling must-see artist in every sense of the word. Having played a critically lauded and sold-out headline show at Royal Albert Hall last month, this summer will further cement Murphy’s live reputation, with a festival calendar already including Melt Festival, Secret Garden Party, Mighty Hoopla, We Out Here and more.
From her time growing up in the Irish town of Arklow, music seemed to call Murphy almost instantly, from the moment she discovered the power of her own voice at the age of 12 through performance of the eternal showtune classic “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina” at a small family gathering. Murphy dove headlong into the music scene after her family decamped to Manchester when she was just twelve years old. When her parents divorced and moved back to Ireland when she was 15, she decided to stay behind in England and live alone, to continue her artistic immersion. After a brief flirtation with noise and punk in Manchester’s confines, she hitched over to Sheffield at 19 to immerse herself in the club scene. A chance meeting with local bassist Mark Brydon led the pair to form the celebrated group Moloko, and from there Murphy’s decorated solo career has spanned 5 lauded albums (with a Mercury Music Prize nomination for 2015’s “Hairless Toys”), celebrated EP and single collaborations, and more recently video directing and acting accolades.
The yet-to-be released original of “What Not To Do” is the ‘Hit Parade’ album opener, and welcomes listeners into the multi-faceted dimensions of the new project. It’s wide open, and there’s plenty of space to dream. A place to dream of dreams that mustn’t ever come true. Most of all there’s a surrender and a willingness to ‘go there’. Will the listener be brave enough to follow Murphy into the unknown, and enter into the ‘Hit Parade’ next month?
‘Hit Parade’ Tracklist
What Not To Do
CooCool
The Universe
Hurtz So Bad
The House
Spacetime
Fader
Free Will
You Knew
Can’t Replicate
Crazy Ants Reprise
Two Ways
Eureka
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