Roisin Murphy's career in the music industry, which has seen her deftly dabble in a multitude of genres, has been honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Music award at the 2016 AIM Independent Music Awards.
The Irish singer-songwriter became known in the '90s with alternative electro pop band Moloko, before embarking on a critically-acclaimed solo career, releasing her debut solo album Ruby Blue in 2005 followed by Overpowered in 2007.
After an eight-year hiatus, her third album, Hairless Toys, was released in 2015 and garnered a Mercury Music Prize nomination, followed closely this year's by Take Her Up to Monto.
I getting an award @AIMAwards tonight Outstanding Contribution to the art of being a total Dingdong!! pic.twitter.com/P0IhNZr4Br
— Roisin Murphy (@roisinmurphy) September 6, 2016
Take Her Up to Monto continues the low-key sonic vibe of its predecessor but pushes the experimental envelope even further and isn't afraid to paint outside the lines, read our review here.
.@roisinmurphy with her Outstanding Contribution Award #AIMawards pic.twitter.com/qdW2h5UoEb
— The AIM Awards 2016 (@AIMAwards) September 6, 2016
Murphy follows in the footsteps of previous Outstanding Contribution to Music recipients including Bjork, Richie Hawtin, Billy Bragg, Skepta and Edwyn Collins.
#AIM Award in pics! https://t.co/f522045tU0 pic.twitter.com/cfPkYfeLXa
— Key Production (@KeyProduction) September 8, 2016
