Go Murphy

Go Murphy is an Indie Rock band from Fargo, ND, comprised of Marcus Rondestvedt (Vocals, Guitar), Ryan Dahl (Bass, Backing Vocals), Jason Forthun (Guitar), and Tom Hill (Drums). Formed in May of 2011, Go Murphy self-released a four song self-titled EP in April of 2012. Their first full length album titled ‘A is A’ was self-released in May of 2013 and has enjoyed both local and national success including international radio play. Go Murphy is currently working on their sophomore full length album. Go Murphy EP – 2012 The debut EP has been characterized as an open space and one that lacks conventional structure. The free flowing nature of the music allows the songs to breathe and reflects their choice to not force the songwriting process. A is A – 2013 The A is A LP takes the strengths from the EP and comes across much bigger. The vocals are more powerful, highlighted in the choruses of We All Want More and Don’t Go Away, the drums sound bigger and better throughout the album and the bass has moved into the lead on several songs including New Year, Keep In Mind and A is A. Influences Go Murphy cites We Were Promised Jetpacks, Built to Spill, Failure, Explosions in the Sky, Radiohead, Muse and Hum as some of their influences. Recognition Opened for national acts such as Tokyo Police Club, Electric Six and Paper Lions Played RedGorilla Music Fest at SXSW in 2014 Finalists of the High Plains Reader 2014 Best Bets for best Original band Voted by the fans as FMs Finest Band and featured at the FMs Finest Finale in 2013 Featured in Fargo Monthly Magazine, summer of 2013 Finalists of the High Plains Reader 2013 Best Bets for best Original band

Fargo, ND