Róisín Murphy

Róisín Murphy was born in Arklow, County Wicklow in 1973 and rose to fame as the co-founder and vocalist of Moloko — one of the most inventive British-Irish electronic acts of the 1990s. Her solo career began in 2004 and has produced some of the most artistically ambitious and joyful electronic pop of the past two decades.

'Ruby Blue' (2005) was her debut solo album — an inventive, art pop record that drew on electronic music, jazz, and the avant-garde in ways that were immediately distinctive. 'Overpowered' (2007) was her commercial breakthrough — a more accessible but equally inventive dance pop record that produced the title track and confirmed her status as one of the most important solo artists in British-Irish music.

'Róisín Machine' (2020) was widely regarded as her finest solo work — a euphoric, disco-influenced record of extraordinary melodic beauty and emotional power that earned universal critical acclaim. Murphy has continued to release music of remarkable quality, remaining one of the most inventive and joyful artists in British-Irish electronic pop. ⚠ Flag: most recent release — verify latest album.