Tag: Miss Murphy

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Karen Lee Andrews Leaves Miss Murphy Behind For “Higher” Release

It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since we first met Miss Murphy on The Voice. Since then the season two standout has shrugged off her moniker and started releasing music under her own name, Karen Lee Andrews.

The name might be unfamiliar right now, but her soulful voice is unmistakable. I wish I could share her new track “Higher,” the first from her new EP Far From Paradise, with you in its entirety because it’s such a great track. It’s got a classic soul meets blues meets rock feel that makes me think of Janis Joplin, albeit with a smoother, huskier delivery. See what I mean in this song snippet.

Far From Paradise is released next month. If there’s more tracks like this on it, I can’t wait to hear it.

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Miss Murphy Makes Us Fall For Her Again With New Single

I must admit to getting my back up a bit when the X Factor judges commented several times this year about how their show is the only program that creates artists that end up on the charts. It was such an obvious dig at the contestants on The Voice, and one that I think was completely uncalled for. While they might not be selling singles by the truckloads, in my opinion the stuff I’ve seen from these performers is much more interesting. That idea of choosing performers based solely on their voice rather than their pop package is always bound to get results. I profiled Julian Simonsz’s single recently, and now I can give Miss Murphy’s latest effort a plug.

“Don’t Let Go” is the first single lifted from her new EP Stride. It’s a heartfelt, groovy slice of soul that’s reminded me just how good she is. If it’s done the same for her you catch her playing a free show at the Djerriwarrh Festival in Melton on November 8 before she heads to the Australasian Worldwide Music Expo in Melbourne on November 13.