Piano was Mike Murray’s first instrument, now he’s returning to it for an upcoming album. Where his last album focused on themes surrounding nature and western landscapes, he said, this upcoming album is more about the “landscape of the human heart.” – Taylor Inman – Daily InterLake – Feb. 22, 2024
“Through TV and Streaming Shows, Mike Murray’s Music Is Finding New Listeners. A licensing agreement with a record label has resulted in Murray’s songs showing up on a range of shows, including Big Sky, American Idol, Lucifer, The Today Show and Love Island” – Mike Kordenbrock – Flathead Beacon –
“‘Murray’s been one of the busiest sought-after musicians in and around the Flathead (since 2011). Murray’s message is one of hope for the pursuit of equality and justice in our country and in the world” – Carol Marino – Daily Interlake – February 8, 2021
With lyrics that channel his day-to-day experiences living in Montana and being human, Murray’s popularity has soared with local audiences. His music flirts with a smattering of unique styles, from his folksy 2011 debut album “International” to the alternative rock of his most recent release, 2018’s “Difficult Days” which landed a spot on the 2019 Grammy nomination consideration list for “Best Rock Album.” – Austin Amestoy – Montana Kaimin – Feb 12, 2020
“Murray’s terrific mid-baritone range allows him to swoop and dive from low notes to falsetto. His burnished voice is heightened by a quivery, grainy honesty. He swaddles [it] all in great guitar solos and sailing choruses.” –Mariss McTucker – Lively Times (04/2018)
“In contrast to his previous music, Murray describes the new 12-song album (We Are Like Warriors) as a “heavily introspective piece of work” in the rock genre. Murray played all the instruments on the album, experimenting with a lot of guitars, and mastered it himself in his studio at home in Kalispell.”- Maggie Dresser – Flathead Beacon – February 2, 2021
Mike Murray [has] carved out [a] successful niche in the Montana music scene, with [his] reach at times extending to regional and national levels. [He] has a number of well-received albums and countless sold-out shows to [his] name, including big festivals. [He’s] known, [He’s] good and [He’s] done this for a while. – Myers Reece – Flathead Beacon – July 11, 2019
MUSICIAN’S SPOTLIGHT: July 9th 2021
Kalispell, Montana singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Murray returns to Musician’s Spotlight to visit with host John Floridis and discuss his eventful last several years.
CONNECT MT PODCAST: January, 8th 2020
Mike Murray has spent the past two decades honing his crafts as a songwriter, instrumentalist and vocalist. His insight and honesty hit hard in this in-depth interview, bringing us all along for the ride.