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Ruby Blue (album)
''Ruby Blue'' is the debut solo studio album by Irish singer Róisín Murphy. It was released on 13 June 2005 by Echo. After she and Mark Brydon dissolved their electronic music duo Moloko, Murphy began working with producer and musician Matthew Herbert. The songs were first released through three extended plays and were then compiled into a studio album. The album often samples sounds made by everyday objects and actions, including cosmetics, brass mice, dancing and ornaments. It mixes the electronic music for which Moloko was known with jazz and pop styles. ''Ruby Blue'' received positive reviews from music critics and peaked at number 88 on the UK Albums Chart. The album spawned two singles, "If We're in Love" and "Sow into You". Background Murphy and Mark Brydon ended their romantic relationship but were still contractually obligated to record another album, which became Moloko's 2003 album ''Statues''. When she finished touring, she found herself alone and had to re-eval ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Róisín Murphy
Róisín Marie Murphy ( , ; born 5 July 1973) is an Irish singer, songwriter, and record producer. She first became known in the 1990s as one half of the pop duo Moloko alongside English musician Mark Brydon. After the breakup of Moloko, she embarked on a solo career and released her debut solo album ''Ruby Blue'' (written and produced with experimental musician Matthew Herbert) to critical praise in 2005. Her second solo album, '' Overpowered'', was released in 2007. After an eight-year hiatuswhich was sporadically interrupted by non-album singles, side projects, and guest appearances on other artists' recordsMurphy released her third solo album ''Hairless Toys'' in 2015; it was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and Ireland's Choice Music Prize. The following year, she released her fourth album '' Take Her Up to Monto''. In 2018, she released four 12" releases in collaboration with producer Maurice Fulton. In 2020, Murphy released her disco-inspired fifth solo album, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Statues (album)
''Statues'' is the fourth and final studio album by English-Irish electronic music duo Moloko. It was released on 3 March 2003 by The Echo Label. Background After working with live musicians on their previous album, '' Things to Make and Do'' (2000), Moloko returned to electronic territory with this album, although the previous album's organic influences remain, as seen on "Familiar Feeling" and "Over & Over". Production on the album was described as "massive" by Murphy, who declared the cost of it "almost killed" the band. She added "there was a very great deal of thought and attention that went into mixing this record." At the time of its release, the long-term romantic partnership between group members Róisín Murphy and Mark Brydon had dissolved, setting the stage for Murphy's 2005 solo album, ''Ruby Blue''. ''Statues'' is composed of material which describes the various emotional milestones in a romantic relationship, or rather as it comes apart. Moloko toured Europ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fused Magazine
''Fused Magazine'' is a travel, culture and design magazine based in the West Midlands, England and distributed throughout the World. The magazine was founded by editors David and Kerry O'Coy in 2000. It is published twice a year and distributed via Boutique Mags. The magazine is distributed internationally and sold in shops, independent stores and galleries around the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Although based in the Midlands The Midlands (also referred to as Central England) are a part of England that broadly correspond to the Kingdom of Mercia of the Early Middle Ages, bordered by Wales, Northern England and Southern England. The Midlands were important in the Ind ... its editorial coverage is national and international. In 2009 Fused launched ''Area Culture Guide,'' a monthly pocket-sized cultural events guide covering the West Midlands. In 2010 ''Fused'' co-produced a magazine on behalf of Arts & Business for The Art of Ideas 2010. Fused also cura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Henwood
Simon Henwood (born, 31 March 1965 in Portsmouth, England) is a British artist, author, film director, and music video director. Henwood first gained attention as a children's writer and later on for his paintings inspired by adolescence, as well as combining "darkness and hip together". He is best known for directing Kanye West's "Love Lockdown" and being the creative force behind Rihanna's '' Rated R'' album campaign. Henwood was in a relationship with Irish singer-songwriter Róisín Murphy. Career In 1986, Henwood received his Bachelor of Arts from Exeter College of Art and Design in Devon. Many of Henwood's paintings focus on the experiences and consequences of youth. His work has been showcased by London's Institute of Contemporary Arts and Asprey Jacques, Manhattan's envoy enterprises, New York's Bronwyn Keenan Gallery, and Santa Monica's Richard Heller Gallery. Henwood authored and illustrated a series of children's books that were published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AskMen
AskMen is a free online men's web portal, with international versions in Australia, Canada, the Middle East, the United Kingdom and the United States. It is owned by Ziff Davis and operates through the IGN Entertainment unit. History AskMen was founded in August 1999, created by Ricardo Poupada, Christopher Bellerose Rovny and Luís Rodrigues (all three graduates of Concordia University's John Molson School of Business in Montreal, Canada). The company secured $500,000 in venture capital in 2000 while its main competitor, TheMan.com, obtained $17 million in financing from Highland Capital. In November 2000, TheMan.com shut down operations, providing an opportunity for AskMen to become the largest men's lifestyle website online. By 2001, AskMen surpassed the other websites in its category to become the largest men's lifestyle website. In 2005, AskMen was acquired by '' IGN''. In December 2009, the site had an estimated 12 million unique visitors. Print In May 2007 AskMen launche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sequins 2
''Sequins 2'' is a limited edition extended play by Irish singer Róisín Murphy. It was released by Echo Records on 12-inch vinyl in February 2005. Songs The opening track "Sow into You" uses a metaphor of rain and harvests to describe love and sex, atop a baroque pop brass arrangement.Raper, Dan."Roisin Murphy: Ruby Blue" ''PopMatters''. 24 August 2006. Retrieved 8 October 2007. The third track "Dear Diary" is a torch song mixing northern soul with disco musicOculicz, Edward."Róisín Murphy - Ruby Blue - Review" ''Stylus''. Retrieved 22 March 2007. with the sounds of doorbells and telephones ringing.Phares, Heather. Overview"">"Ruby Blue > Overview" Allmusic. Retrieved 23 March 2007. The extended play closes with "Leaving the City", which slowly builds up during the introduction and uses out of tune instrumentation and a repetitive chorus.Richardson, Mark."Róisín Murphy: Ruby Blue". Pitchfork Media. 8 July 2005. Retrieved 7 October 2007. Cover artwork The cover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sequins 1
''Sequins 1'' is a limited edition extended play by Irish singer Róisín Murphy. It was released by Echo Records on 12-inch vinyl in January 2005. Songs The opening track uses overdriven guitar parts and layers of overdubbed vocals.Richardson, Mark."Róisín Murphy: Ruby Blue". Pitchfork Media. 8 July 2005. Retrieved 7 October 2007. Its lyrics caution a woman who has become out of control and its title was chosen to contrast feelings of passion and melancholy.Tartan, Suzannah."Diva sings hot and cold on solo debut" ''The Japan Times''. 29 May 2005. Retrieved 7 October 2007. "Off on It", a more experimental song with an unsteady rhythm,Oculicz, Edward."Róisín Murphy - Ruby Blue - Review" ''Stylus''. Retrieved 22 March 2007. precedes Night of the Dancing Flame", which combines synthesizers with 1920s jazz.Phares, Heather. Overview"">"Ruby Blue > Overview" Allmusic. Retrieved 23 March 2007. It is written in waltz time and was compared to Stevie Wonder's work during his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
12-inch Single
The twelve-inch single (often written as 12-inch or 12″) is a type of vinyl ( polyvinyl chloride or PVC) gramophone record that has wider groove spacing and shorter playing time with a 'single' or a few related sound tracks on each surface, compared to LPs (long play) which have several songs on each side. This allows for louder levels to be cut on the disc by the mastering engineer, which in turn gives a wider dynamic range, and thus better sound quality. This record type is commonly used in disco and dance music genres, where DJs use them to play in clubs. They are played at either or 45 . The conventional 7‐inch single usually holds three or four minutes of music at full volume. The 12‐inch LP sacrifices volume for extended playing time. Technical features Twelve-inch singles typically have much shorter playing time than full-length LPs, and thus require fewer grooves per inch. This extra space permits a broader dynamic range or louder recording level as the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Independent
''The Independent'' is a British online newspaper. It was established in 1986 as a national morning printed paper. Nicknamed the ''Indy'', it began as a broadsheet and changed to tabloid format in 2003. The last printed edition was published on Saturday 26 March 2016, leaving only the online edition. The newspaper was controlled by Tony O'Reilly's Irish Independent News & Media from 1997 until it was sold to the Russian oligarch and former KGB Officer Alexander Lebedev in 2010. In 2017, Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel bought a 30% stake in it. The daily edition was named National Newspaper of the Year at the 2004 British Press Awards. The website and mobile app had a combined monthly reach of 19,826,000 in 2021. History 1986 to 1990 Launched in 1986, the first issue of ''The Independent'' was published on 7 October in broadsheet format.Dennis Griffiths (ed.) ''The Encyclopedia of the British Press, 1422–1992'', London & Basingstoke: Macmillan, 1992, p. 330 It was prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artists And Repertoire
Artists and repertoire (colloquially abbreviated to A&R) is the division of a record label or music publishing company that is responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists (singers, instrumentalists, bands, and so on) and songwriters. It also acts as a liaison between artists and the record label or publishing company; every activity involving artists to the point of album release is generally considered under the purview, and responsibility, of A&R. Responsibilities Finding talent The A&R division of a record label is responsible for finding new recording artists and bringing those artists to the record company. A&R staff may go to hear emerging bands play at nightclubs and festivals to scout for talent. Personnel in the A&R division are expected to understand the current tastes of the market and to be able to find artists that will be commercially successful. For this reason, A&R people are often young and many are musicians, mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hammered Dulcimer
The hammered dulcimer (also called the hammer dulcimer) is a percussion- stringed instrument which consists of strings typically stretched over a trapezoidal resonant sound board. The hammered dulcimer is set before the musician, who in more traditional styles may sit cross-legged on the floor, or in a more modern style may stand or sit at a wooden support with legs. The player holds a small spoon-shaped mallet hammer in each hand to strike the strings. The Graeco-Roman ''dulcimer'' ("sweet song") derives from the Latin ''dulcis'' (sweet) and the Greek ''melos'' (song). The dulcimer, in which the strings are beaten with small hammers, originated from the psaltery, in which the strings are plucked. Hammered dulcimers and other similar instruments are traditionally played in Iraq, India, Iran, Southwest Asia, China, Korea, and parts of Southeast Asia, Central Europe (Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Slovakia, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland (particularly Appenzell), Austria and Bav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mixmag
''Mixmag'' is a British electronic dance and Nightclub, clubbing magazine published in London. Launched in 1983 as a print magazine, it has branched into dance events, including festivals and club nights. History The first issue of ''Mixmag'' was printed on 1 February 1983 as a 16-page black-and-white magazine published by Disco Mix Club, a DJ mailout service. The first cover featured American music group Shalamar. When house music began in the 1980s, editor and DJ Dave Seaman turned the magazine from a newsletter for DJs into a magazine covering all dance music and club culture. ''Mixmag'', in association with its original publishing company, DMC Publishing, released a series of CDs under the "Mixmag Live" heading. The magazine, which reached a circulation of up to 70,000 copies, was later sold to EMAP Ltd. in the mid-1990s. In 1996, an American version titled ''Mixmag USA'' was launched. It was renamed Mixer after the UK edition of Mixmag was sold to EMAP. It ceased publica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
