Michael Murphy (singer)
Michael Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 September 1986[1] |
| Origin | Taupō, New Zealand[1] |
| Genres | Pop rock, Cinematic Rock, Hard rock, Metalcore |
| Occupations | Singer, actor |
| Instrument | Singing |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Label | 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.[3]
5star Fallout
In 2006, Murphy joined his 4 former Deadset bandmates to form the band 5star Fallout,[2] with him as the lead singer.
Rent
Murphy appeared in the Theatre Company's production of RENT at the civic theatre in Auckland.[4]
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
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]
Discography
With 5star Fallout
Studio Albums
- Say Goodnight (2008)
With Written by Wolves
Studio Albums
- Secrets (2019)
- The Collab Project // Secrets (2021)
- The Lighthouse (2024)
Compilation Albums
- The Archives (2025)
Extended Plays
- The Secret Sessions (2016)
- Prologue (2019)
- The Secret Sessions Volume II (2025)
Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Not Afraid to Die" | Non-album singles |
| "Explode" | ||
| "Elastic Heart" (Sia cover) | ||
| "Pretty Lies" | ||
| 2016 | "Lights" | |
| "Genius" | ||
| 2017 | "Timebombs & Hurricanes" | |
| "To Tell You The Truth" | ||
| "Starlight" | ||
| "Apathy (Is A Hell Of A Drug)" | ||
| 2018 | "Follow Me" | |
| "Ripple" | ||
| "Oxygen" | Prologue | |
| 2019 | "Tell Me What You're Running From?" | Secrets |
| "Secrets" | ||
| "As Long As It Takes" | ||
| 2020 | "Demons" | |
| "Let It Burn" (Acoustic Version) | Non-album singles | |
| "Any Second" | ||
| "Oh No" | ||
| 2021 | "Help Me Through The Night" (featuring Kellin Quinn) | The Collab Project // Secrets |
| "Better Luck Next Time" (featuring Trenton Woodley of Hands Like Houses) | ||
| "Forever & Always" (featuring Becks) | ||
| "Papercut" (Linkin Park cover) | Non-album single | |
| 2023 | "Give 'Em Hell" | The Lighthouse |
| "Misery" | ||
| "Take Me Home" | ||
| "Altar" | ||
| "Goddess" | ||
| "Burn" | ||
| 2024 | "Please, Just Breath" | |
| 2025 | "Please, Just Breath" (The Secret Sessions Version) | The Secret Sessions Volume II |
| "Misery" (The Secret Sessions Version) | ||
| 2026 | "End of Beginning" (Djo cover) | Non-album single |
Solo career
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 | - |
References
- ^ a b c "Michael Murphy (NZ Idol) – Songs", LetsSingIt.com, webpage: LSmm.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Michael Murphy – Performers – Coca Cola Christmas in the Park" TV3.co.nz, 2013, webpage: TV3-969.
- ^ "Written By Wolves". Music New Zealand. Retrieved 12 March 2026.
- ^ "The show" Archived 23 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine. RentAuckland.co.nz.
External links
- IdolBlog – for upcoming Michael appearances, news and photos
- [2012 Blanket Man tribute song created by Leon Mitchell, sung by Michael Murphy, recorded and released by ZM radio https://web.archive.org/web/20120122091733/http://www.zmonline.com/player/ondemand/blanketman-song]