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ROISIN MURPHY IN CONCERT:
Irish art pop songstress Roisin Murphy has been on fire since returning from an eight-year hiatus in 2015. Her acclaimed comeback album Hairless Toys was nominated for the prestigious Mercury Prize, and in 2016 she announced her first-ever North American tour. Stateside fans have been waiting a long time to see Ms. Murphy – her reputation as a legendary performer dates back to her time as one-half of Moloko, a visionary '90s dance pop duo whose stylish live performances combined cutting-edge production and avant-garde stage design with Murphy's killer voice, striking fashion sense, and theatrical performance style. Her solo shows are just as mind-blowing, featuring multiple costume changes, state-of-the-art visuals, and a full backing band that helps launch her potent blend of disco, house, and hot jazz into the stratosphere. Murphy delivers pure pop perfection every time she takes the stage, and her first US solo tour promises ticket buyers an arty and imaginative dance party for the ages.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Irish-born, British-raised Roisin Murphy was bullied growing up but found acceptance in her teens as a fixture of Sheffield's underground club scene. Following a brief stint playing in a post-punk band she met producer Mark Brydon at a party, and in 1994 they formed dance pop duo Moloko. The pair's unique chemistry (they were dating at the time) translated to the recording studio – their 1995 debut album Do You Like My Tight Sweater spawned the Top 10 US Dance hit "Fun for Me" and landed them on tour with British rockers Pulp. They went on to release three more acclaimed albums in the late '90s and early '00s, notching dance hits like "Sing It Back" and "The Time Is Now" before ending both their romantic and professional relationships in 2003. Murphy made her solo debut two years later with 2005's Ruby Blue, a critical success that drew praise for its blend of electronic and acoustic elements. She followed up in 2007 with the equally well-received Overpowered, but it would be another eight years before she released her next album. It was worth the wait – Murphy's third album, 2015's Hairless Toys, was a commercial and critical success, cracking the Top 20 on the UK Albums Chart and earning a Mercury Prize nomination. She quickly followed up in 2016 with her fourth album Take Her Up to Monto, another lauded effort that drew her out for her first North American solo tour.
Incredible energy and interpretation of her music with her live band, wild and trippy moments, cool engagement with audience via video camera, and the Wiltern was the perfect venue. She sounded consistently great throughout.
Róisín Murphy defies any category. She is a true artist with passion and delivers with so much drive . Her voice is so amazing . A powerhouse of a performer. And on top of it , I get to dance 🪩
The show was amazing. Róisín is super talented. 2 hours of magic 👏👏👏👏
Róisìn is n incredible performer who feels so natural and at home on the stage. She and the band played with such synergy, it was a magical experience. Each song had new costume elements and even with minimal staging (by today’s standards) the show offered an avante garde experience. Every song was amazing; I wouldn’t have changed a thing about the setlist. This is an artist well worth seeing!
One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been waiting 15 years to see her. She didn’t disappoint. What a moving night. I’m
I didn’t show due to recent statements. She got my money but not my support
Her play with the audience, projecting us onto the screen to keep our attention, feeding our egos, was priceless! She captured our attention, opened our minds, and our hearts. It was fun, innovative, and intimate. Quite honestly, it is the best show I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing. The magical art of performance and creative expression, lives on with the magnificent Roísín Murphy.
Rating the artist and her live show, not venue issues! Roisin is like no one else. One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen. I flew in just for her show and was blown away. She puts everything into her stage show and sounds phenomenal. More than recommend, she’s a must!
Roisin was fantastic. Almost every song included multiple costume changes and she sounded phenomenal. I was surprised with the inclusion of so many Moloko songs on the setlist (see my commentary below). Her interaction/banter with the crowd was genuine and humorous. The opening DJ act was never named. I am still searching for information online, with contradictory results. The ticket and original announcement stated that the show started at 9 pm. Within a week of placing my order, I received an email stating that the show had been moved to 7 pm. I never received another time change notice. I arrived at Mezzanine at 645 pm the day of the concert. There were approx 10 people waiting in line outside with me. Someone from the venue came out a few minutes past 7 to let us know that doors would not open until 830 pm. I checked the Mezzanine website before getting out of line, as this was a GA show. Sure enough, the show started at 9 pm. This was slightly frustrating. I flew into SF to see her, and I am familiar with the city, so I was able to walk around for 1.5 hours and keep myself preoccupied.
