Bio

Richard Murray is a Northern Ireland-based singer-songwriter and session musician. His music presents a unique fusion of American Country Rock, Blues, and Folk, frequently infused with his Celtic heritage. His releases have garnered critical acclaim, earning him the Indie Music Award for Best Alt. Country Album in 2008 and a finalist position in 2013. Richard relocated to London in 2004, where he collaborated with numerous local talents as a session musician. Since 2008, he has toured extensively around the globe, performing throughout Europe, China, and the Middle East. He has also worked with and written for various artists from the UK and USA, including Lucy Layton, The Silver Seas, The Noise, The Fuse, and 23 Skidoo. In addition to writing for Deqoy Music, Sonata Music, and Smashtrax, he has secured many successful deals and placements for his music. These include partnerships with MediaNet, Play Network, K Digital, Mood Media, and Overhead In-Store for major US retail brands. His direct licenses feature pharmaceutical commercials for BMI TV (USA), Kanal 11 (STIM Films, Sweden), Grassmen documentaries (UK), and productions like "Pitbulls and Parolees" and "Millionaire Matchmaker" (both US reality shows), as well as a Ryder Cup promo for Sky Sports/Adelphoi Music in London. As a solo artist, Richard has released six albums: "Desert Wind," "Borealis," "Meet Me Halfway," "The Long Haul," "Thunderbird", and "Fire Sale." He signed with the UK label Ginger Syrup Records in 2017 and continues to release new material with them while working as an in-house writer for other artists.