Roisin at home

A lovely portrait of Roisin at home, courtesy of Rene Habermacher.

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Earlier today, this blog had its 500.000th hit since it started on 7 July 2007. Thanks to all Roisin devotees, for your continuous visits! If you wish to make a small donation, please request my PayPal details.

Goodnight my beauties!

Roisin talks music

Roisin has spoken to Arjan Writes about her upcoming album, which she recorded in London and is currently in the process of being mixed.

Arjan: Let's talk about your new music. Fans are anxious to hear what you have been up to. In an interview with the BBC recently you described the sound as more 'urban'.

Roisin: "It's tricky when you speak about it in that way, because honestly the record is still evolving. I'm still mixing and I have started to finish tracks now. A track like Demon Lover is very, sort of British urban sounding. And then I've done another track called Billionaire, which is more classic Roisin Murphy type of sound. I did that one which Seji who also produced Overpowered. Then there's some kind of old-school electro stuff that I've done. That's more straight-forward house stuff.

There's a lot of different things that I have been doing. I have been really creative. It has been a very creative period for me. It's feeling good, because I'm actually starting to mix. So the tracks are beginning to be finished, glossy and fabulous."

Click here to read the whole of Arjan's fabulous interview, in which Roisin also explains why the misquotations regarding Lady Gaga have bothered her so much.

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As a result of the Lady Gaga controversy, Roisin also spoke to the music blog Electroqueer. Here's what she thinks about going to London Fashion Week with a big belly:

"Right now I don't feel like a fashion icon. I feel very creative musically at the moment. I'm not being that visual at the moment in my music mode. It's very healthy for me though. If I come out at the end of the day in the studio and I've achieved something then that's good.

I know London Fashion Week is around the corner and I don't QUITE know how I'm going to approach it this season. I am pregnant. And that puts a different spin on my fashion choices. So we'll just have to see how that one works out!"

Mama Murphy at SWtmn

Roisin performing at the SWtmn festival in Portugal, looking pretty and happy to show off that she is a mother to be! (Source)

At the festival she also previewed a new song, right after Overpowered. View the video below to check it out...

Live at Burlectic

Do you want to see Roisin perform live this summer? Your only chance is to come to Burlectic in London's SeOne club on Saturday 5 September.

In addition to Roisin, there is a DJ set from Razorlight along with burlesque performances, a fashion room with a carousel catwalk and a few more DJs.

Click here for more information and tickets.

Stop press: Roisin speaks out!

**EXCLUSIVE**

Roisin's publicist sent me an official statement by Roisin herself, in which she rectifies the Lady Gaga commotion. It goes to show one can never trust the tabloids, ever. And now, over to Roisin:

STOP PRESS! WHEN SHOULDER PADS CLASH!!: As far as I was concerned I was doing a short interview to promote, 'I'm Every Woman' a Charity record for ACTION AID and ended up getting myself into a tabloid trap. As the press are inclined to do, they have taken some comments I made completely out of context and completely fabricated others.

I NEVER said 'Lady Gaga is a poor imitation of me' That was a completely made up quote. I respect Lady Gaga's work as an artist and as a fellow fashion icon. She is a very talented performer, playing the piano, singing live and dancing too. I Don't Care about Shoulder pads! Not every female artist needs to be at odds with their contemporaries - I prefer to focus on the wonderful things happening in my life, which are plentiful.

I am a very honest person (which can often be problematic when it comes to doing press) but I am not a bitchy person. All the best to Lady Gaga - she is fantastic.

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As Roisin sang in Pure Pleasure Seeker, a severe case of being "misjudged and misquoted". Please leave your comments!

Picture courtesy of Jose Goulao

Going Gaga

Okay Roisin devotees, I am quite ready to seek some shelter from the tea cup storm that Roisin's comments about Lady Gaga have caused. Are you too?

It's clear Miss Murphy is a bit annoyed by Gaga's copy antics and who could blame her for that? On a more positive note, let's also not forget that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as the saying goes.

Back to the order of the day! Betty sent me the great candid picture of Roisin and Simon above, taken backstage at the Wireless Festival in London last month.

Murphy about Gaga

Roisin Murphy has spoken about the American pop singer Lady Gaga, who appears to have borrowed a few fashion ideas from Roisin.

From herald.ie:

One Irishwoman who will definitely be crossing her [Lady Gaga] off the Christmas card list is former Moloko singer Roisin Murphy. She recently claimed that the pop sensation stole her iconic look from her. The Arklow-born singer stated: "She has copied my style, she took my shoulder pads and all that. Mind you she doesn't wear the bottom half!"

In addition, Roisin told the Daily Mail:

I met her about a year ago before she got really big and I had no clue that this was all going to happen. She wasn't wearing shoulder pads at the time, and I was. Lady Gaga is just a poor imitation of me.

Let's see what bigmouth Gaga will have to say to that!

Backstage in Holland

Yet another rare picture of Roisin. This time a portrait taken by photographer Bas Uterwijk, backstage at a concert venue in the Netherlands.

Photo courtesy of Bas Uterwijk

You know me only too well

A rare picture from the You Know Me Better video shoot, a link to which was posted in the chat feature yesterday.

And the winners are...

Though the polls will remain open, after four days and over 700 votes it seems quite clear which are your favourite Roisin albums:


Moloko: Statues (61% of votes) - My personal favourite too. Oh, don't you just love the album cover?


Roisin solo: Overpowered (71% of votes) - I have to admit this doesn't reflect my personal choice, but I can understand why most of you have gone for this one.

Thank you all for voting!

If you don't agree with the outcome and haven't taken part yet, you can still cast your vote. Maybe this will change the results? After all, this blog is a democracy!

D&G party video

A video of Roisin and a whole bunch of other folk at the Dolce & Gabbana party, which took place in Paris earlier this month.

Poll: your favourite Roisin albums

Over the course of her career, Roisin has so far produced six albums. She made four as part of Moloko and two as a solo artist.

What are your favourites? Share your opinion by taking part in the polls below...



Thank you for taking part!

Official site makeover

The official Roisin Murphy site has had a makeover. Though the site is quite basic at the moment, the good news is that the Forest National gig is back online as an interactive feature. You can now edit your own concert videos and upload them on the site.

Oh, last but not least, the homepage now includes a link to the blog run by yours truly. A big 'thank you' to Roisin's team for this. It's a great honour and acknowledgement!

Roisin & Crookers

Roisin has teamed up with the Italian dance duo Crookers, who are known for the Kid Cudi club hit Day N Nite, to record a song for their debut album. Other artists on the album include Spank Rock, Kelis and Madness.

Though there is no news yet about the actual collaboration, the duo said the following about the album as a whole: "It's probably not what you'd expect, it won't be a collection of dancefloor bangers!"

Source: www.inthemix.com.au

Mum & Dad to be

A nice shot of Roisin and her partner Simon Henwood, taken at the Givenchy Haute Couture A/W 2010 show in Paris.

BBC 6 Music interview

You can now listen to the BBC 6 Music interview with Roisin, where she discusses her future musical plans:

* Roisin is working with various London producers to record her new album, which will have a more urban and gritty sound than Overpowered.

* She has left EMI. A string of arguments and disagreements between the label and the singer eventually lead to the split. Roisin is not quite sure who will release her third album, as she has not yet signed a new contract.

* Before releasing a whole new album, she wants to release "bundles and packages" of music. She doesn't expect to have a new album completed within a year and a half.

* The "big funky house track" Demon Lover will be released before the end of the summer, possible as part of an EP.

Click here or here to listen to the interview.

Over the moon

I may have been the first site to report the news, other online media are now slowly picking up on the news of Roisin's pregnancy. According to Irish Central, Roisin is said to be over the moon.

Perez Hilton has posted a special message on his Twitter page:

New single: Demon Lover

**EXCLUSIVE**

I can reveal that the first single from Roisin's next album is titled Demon Lover and will be released before the end of the summer!

Roisin describes the tune to BBC 6 Music as "a big funky house track. It's a souped-up full on garage tune".

About the album, which is still untitled, she says: "It is quite gritty, it has a slightly London sound to it, it's a bit more urban and bass-ey than Overpowered".

Sunday's edition of The Music Week will feature a full length interview with Roisin.

Dutch site confirms pregnancy

The Dutch music site musicfrom.nl has confirmed the news that Roisin Murphy is pregnant.

The report also claims that Roisin cancelled her show in Amsterdam in October on doctor's advice. This indicates that Roisin may put her musical activities on a low burner for a while.

Baby Murphy?

Roisin's performance with the Amsterdam Metropole orchestra on October 3 has been cancelled. According to the organisers this is due to the fact that Roisin is pregnant.

As TicketService is an official ticket outlet, I guess we can assume this news is true. Let's wait for an official announcement...

She's every woman

An interview with Roisin, where she discusses recording I'm Every Woman for ActionAid's SixDegrees campaign.

More news from Paris

Earlier this week Roisin was a guest of honour at Alexandre Vauthier's show in Paris. She spoke to WWD about being late for the show & her new album:

Alexandre Vauthier delayed the start of his show Tuesday to wait for guest of honor and sometime brand ambassador Roisin Murphy. “I was so stressed, we got stuck in traffic and they were calling me going; ‘Where are you?’” said the singer, who was accompanied by her boyfriend, artist Simon Henwood. Preferring her front-row seat to walking the runway for Vauthier as she did last season, Murphy said she’s currently concentrating on “writing and making music. You’ll hear about the album in the next couple of months,” she said, before heading to Givenchy’s show.

Picture courtesy of Diane Pernet.

Roisin by Rankin

This breathtaking picture of Roisin was taken by photographer Rankin, backstage at the Wireless Festival in London last week.

D&G Thursday

On Thursday Roisin attended two events in London, wearing two different Dolce & Gabbana outfits.

In the afternoon she came to the Serpentine Gallery summer party in white. Afterwards she changed into a black ensemble to attend a party organised by Dolce & Gabbana.

Thanks to Betty for sending me these!

Margiela light

I came across this picture on 10.17 this morning & have to say I simply love it!

Roisin is wearing Pugh (in Paris) and smoking what looks like a Margiela, eh Marlboro, light.

Givenchy Paris

Some great pictures of Roisin at the Givenchy Couture show in Paris a few days ago, courtesy of the blog Diane,a shaded view on fashion. Roisin is pictured with Simon Henwood and Diane Pernet.

Thanks to Betty, as always!

I'm Every Woman download

The ActionAid UK charity cover of the Chaka Khan classic I'm Every Woman is out now. The song features Roisin Murphy, Micachu and Sinead O'Connor.

The 6 Degrees Project is based on the idea that we are all connected through 6 other people. The project is connecting women in the UK with women living in poverty in order to fight violence and discrimination against women.

Click here to register and download the song for free!

Prada party London

Earlier this week Roisin attended the Prada Congo benefit party in London. Above she is pictured with designer Giles Deacon.


Thanks to Betty for sending me the two bottom pictures!

Breithlá shona duit

Breithlá shona duit Róisín!/Happy birthday Róisín!