Moloko

Moloko formed in Sheffield in 1994, Róisín Murphy and Mark Brydon developing a sound that drew on trip-hop, electronic music, and dance pop in ways that were immediately distinctive and playful. Murphy's vocals were extraordinary — expressive, theatrical, and capable of remarkable range — and Brydon's production combined electronic sophistication with a melodic directness that gave their songs an immediate appeal.

'Do You Like My Tight Sweater?' (1995) was an immediately distinctive debut, and 'I Am Not a Doctor' (1998) developed their sound further. 'Things to Make and Do' (2000) was their commercial breakthrough — producing 'Sing It Back' and 'The Time Is Now', two of the most beloved British dance songs of the era. 'Statues' (2003) reached number one in the UK.

Moloko dissolved in 2004, and Murphy subsequently pursued a highly acclaimed solo career. They are remembered as one of the most distinctive and beloved British acts of the late 1990s and early 2000s — a duo whose combination of Murphy's extraordinary vocals and Brydon's inventive production produced music of genuine originality and lasting appeal.