Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, born on April 10, 1979, is an acclaimed English singer and songwriter who first gained recognition in the late 1990s as the lead vocalist of the indie rock band theaudience. Following the band's disbandment, she embarked on a successful solo career that began in the early 2000s, showcasing her unique blend of mainstream pop and dance music infused with elements of disco, nu-disco, and 1980s electronic sounds.

In the year 2000, Ellis-Bextor collaborated with Italian DJ Spiller on the hit single 'Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)', which soared to number one in the United Kingdom and, in 2015, was recognized as the UK's biggest-selling vinyl single of the millennium. Her debut solo album, 'Read My Lips', released in 2001, achieved remarkable success, peaking at number two on the UK Albums Chart and earning double platinum certification from the BPI, with worldwide sales reaching one point five million copies.

Ellis-Bextor's follow-up albums continued to showcase her talent, with 'Shoot from the Hip' in 2003 reaching number nineteen in the UK and producing two top ten singles. Her third studio album, 'Trip the Light Fantastic', released in 2007, peaked at number seven, while her fourth album, 'Make a Scene', released in 2011, also made its mark in the top forty. In a notable resurgence, her iconic track 'Murder on the Dancefloor' was featured in the 2023 film 'Saltburn', leading to a revival of its popularity.

Throughout her career, Ellis-Bextor has explored various musical styles, releasing a trilogy of albums produced by Ed Harcourt, including the folk-influenced 'Wanderlust' in 2014, the Latin-infused 'Familia' in 2016, and the Japanese-inspired 'Hana' in 2023. Her eighth studio album, 'Perimenopop', is set to be released under Decca Records in September 2025, and has already garnered critical acclaim.