Róisín Murphy Confirms Alexandra Palace London Show For February, Details New Album 'Hit Parade'
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Written by Jon Stickler
Photo: Nik Pate
Róisín Murphy has announced a London show and details of her new album.
'Hit Parade' is scheduled to arrive on September 8 and marks the Irish singer-songwriter's first release on record label Ninja Tune.
Produced in collaboration with electronic music producer DJ Koze, it'll follow up 2020's 'Róisín Machine', and the 2021 companion record 'Crooked Machine'. Introducing it, Murphy commented:
"This record is a collaboration with DJ Koze. We worked remotely, in different countries sending tracks/ideas back and forth for several years. I always have to approach a new collaboration with openness and a willingness to learn and never more so than with this.
"The studio in this case was imaginary, in the airspace between Hamburg and London. That meant we were both in a personal, private place when working on the songs. For me that brought out a more intimate approach to the songwriting, I told this album my secrets. For Koze it meant total freedom and absolute focus without the distraction of my presence. He took a deep dive into himself and I believe that’s why the music is so vibrant and alive. It is just exploding with colour!
"It's a joyful record, I’ve never been happier, that is partly down to personal reasons but also in my work I’ve been very fulfilled. For me the record is about love and sensuality but also it’s about music itself and how it’s always been there for me. There are tinges of darkness, of the abyss, as well as all the joy. There’s contemplation of mortality which is meant to serve as reminder to me (and perhaps you the listener) to really live while we can."
To accompany the news, the former Moloko star has shared a new single, The Universe, a mellow, sunny groove that's guided by soothing vocals. Back in March, Murphy dropped the first taster of the record, CooCool.
The singer has also confirmed details of a major London show at Alexandra Palace on February 17, 2024. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on May 26.
Murphy will appear at a string of UK and European festivals throughout the summer, including Mighty Hoopla and Bluedot.
'Hit Parade' tracklist:
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
NEW // @roisinmurphy has announced a new album, 'Hit Parade', which will arrive in September AND a huge London show at @Yourallypally for Feb 17.
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