Róisín Murphy's Label Ends Promo for New Album Amid Controversy, Will Donate All Proceeds to Organizations Combating Transphobia

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Róisín Murphy‘s record label is now weighing in on the current controversy surrounding the Irish singer-songwriter.

After the 50-year-old “You Know Me Better” superstar spoke out on social media, her label Ninja Tune confirmed that they have ceased promotions for her upcoming album, Hit Parade, due out next week, via the Toronto’s Star.

Last week, a screenshot began circulating featuring apparent comments made from her personal Facebook account, calling young trans people “little mixed up kids,” and criticizing the use of puberty blockers. Keep reading to find out more… She later offered a written apology, writing: “I understand fixed views are not helpful but I really hope people can understand my concern was out of love for all of us…I will now bow out of this conversation within the public domain.” Ninja Tune will still release her album on September 8, but it is ceasing all marketing and promotion activities, a source familiar with the matter told the Star.

The source added that the label “plans to donate all proceeds from album sales to organizations dedicated to combating transphobia.” Her last studio album, 2020′s Róisín Machine, debuted at No.