Sophie Xeon, one of the most influential pop musicians and producers of the last decade and known professionally as SOPHIE, passed away Jan. 30 in a tragic accident first reported by the artist’s record label Transgressive.
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This past Saturday (January 30), the world lost one of its most creative and forward-thinking artists: SOPHIE. The avant-garde producer, known for hyper-active and tangible sound textures, worked with a variety of artists: Charli XCX, Vince Staples, Madonna, and many, many more. Grammy-nominated and widely recognized and appreciated, SOPHIE sounded like the future. The musician’s sound was instrumental in the formation of the current pop landscape, yet SOPHIE still remained an “underground” artist. For those unfamiliar with SOPHIE’s unique sound, here are ten songs that defined the artist’s career:
“Nothing More to Say/Eeehhh” by SOPHIE
The first release from the artist contains two euphoric house songs, guaranteed to make you dance. Although not as distinctive of a sound as SOPHIE is known for, these songs laid the foundation for one of the most interesting music careers of the past decade.
On Saturday morning, groundbreaking experimental pop artist and producer Sophie Xeon, more known mononymously as
SOPHIE tragically died in what her publicist described as a “terrible accident.” According to the official statement, “true to her spirituality, [SOPHIE] had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell. She will always be here with us. The family thank everyone for their love and support and request privacy at this devastating time.” The accident occurred around 4 am in SOPHIE’s home in Athens, Greece. This truly saddening occurrence has left the world without not only one of the most promising rising stars in pop music, but one who had already left behind such an impactful legacy after only about half a decade in the limelight.
SOPHIE fans petition NASA to name planet after late Glasgow musician
Fans and musicians are calling for a planet which resembles the producer’s album artwork to be renamed in her honour after her tragic death
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A petition has been launched to name a newly discovered planet after Glasgow musician SOPHIE following her tragic death last weekend.