The inimitable Róisín Murphy has joined forces with Detroit techno legend Moodymann, who has deftly formed his own interpretation of a currently unreleased track “What Not To Do”, the original of which is taken from Murphy’s forthcoming ‘Hit Parade’. A 13-track epitome of genre-melding gems, the new album is set for release on the 8th September via esteemed record label Ninja Tune.
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.
“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.” Murphy says.
The latest remix of “What Not To Do” 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. “You Knew” follows “Fader” and the self-directed video which Promo News described as “arguably one of the best videos of her illustrious career”. 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. Further tasters from the forthcoming album “The Universe” and “CooCool” reveal the thrilling scope, breadth and variety of the forthcoming album.
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.
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 headline appearances 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.
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 10 through performance of the eternal showtune classic “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina” at a local poetry festival.
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.
‘Hit Parade’ Trackslist
1. What Not To Do
2. CooCool
3. The Universe
4. Hurtz So Bad
5. The House
6. Spacetime
7. Fader
8. Free Will
9. You Knew
10. Can’t Replicate
11. Crazy Ants Reprise
12. Two Ways
13. Eureka
