Michael Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 September 1986 [1] |
| Origin | Taupō, New Zealand [1] |
| Genres | Pop rock, Cinematic Rock, Hard Rock, Metalcore |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Instrument | Singing |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | BMG |
| Member of | Written by Wolves |
| Formerly of | 5star Fallout |
Michael Sean D'Arcy Murphy (born 4 September 1986) [1] is a New Zealand singer. He was runner-up of New Zealand Idol (NZ Idol) in 2004, [2] behind Ben Lummis, who became his friend over the course of the contest.
After NZ Idol, Michael Murphy had signed to BMG records. [2] Murphy's first single debuted at No. 1 and stayed a while at the top of radio charts. [2] He gained a gold status for No Place to Land , his debut album. He then toured New Zealand, singing to sold-out audiences. [2] With 5star Fallout, Michael toured New Zealand, the U.S. and English pubs. [2] He is now the lead singer of New Zealand Rock Band Written By Wolves.
In 2006, Murphy joined his 4 former Deadset bandmates to form the band 5star Fallout, [2] with him as the lead singer.
Murphy appeared in the Theatre Company's production of RENT at the civic theatre in Auckland. [3]
Murphy performed in the 2010 Christmas in the Park concert in Christchurch on 27 November and in Auckland on 11 December 2010, as one of 3 years performing the Christmas concerts. [2]
Studio Albums
Studio Albums
Albums
| Date of Release | Title | Label | Charted | Country | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Homegrown with the NZ Idol 2004 finalists | #3 (Gold) | New Zealand | ||
| 2004 | No Place to Land | BMG New Zealand | #22 (Gold) | New Zealand | |
| 2007 | Say Goodnight | Charta Records Limited | New Zealand | ||
Singles
| Year | Single | Album | Charted | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Yesterday Was Just The Beginning of My Life" with the finalists of NZ Idol. | Homegrown | #4 (NZ) | Gold (NZ) |
| 2004 | "So Damn Beautiful" | No Place to Land | #1 (NZ) | Gold |
| 2005 | "Music Without A Song" | No Place to Land | Did Not Chart | - |
| 2005 | "How Good Does It Feel?" | No Place to Land | Did Not Chart | - |