SOPHIE’s acclaimed avante-pop career constantly challenged the boundaries of experimental music.
The world of music is in mourning following the death of 34-year-old producer SOPHIE. In a statement released by the artist’s team, it was revealed that the Glasgow-born musician passed away in a tragic accident in Athens.
SOPHIE’s UK label, Transgressive, released a statement explaining the circumstances of the producer’s passing: “True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell. She will always be here with us.”
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It’s safe to say that the world has suffered an incredible and monumental loss. SOPHIE was a bonafide sonic genius, who dissected, mixed, and synthesised the foundations of electro-pop to create a new niche of experimental dance music.
Working with the likes of Lady Gaga, Vince Staples, and Charli XCX, SOPHIE was a disruptive force to the music industry, with the unique ability to use abstract electronic music to create meaningful, emotional music.
— Transgressive (@transgressiveHQ) January 30, 2021
This innately emotional artistry was the cornerstone of SOPHIE’s LGBT-championing artistry, cementing the producer as a cultural figure that inspired an entire generation of gender-queer musicians.
Tributes from fellow musicians and fans alike have poured in for the legendary icon:
Heartbreaking news. The world has lost an angel. A true visionary and icon of our generation. Your light will continue to inspire so many for generations to come. Thinking of Sophie’s family and friends at this hard time ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7qr4aI0DDi
— samsmith (@samsmith) January 30, 2021
It’s genuinely hard to describe how heartbroken i am over the news of the death of SOPHIE this afternoon. she was a creative genius and an absolutely godsend. this one really really hurts. Rest In Power, SOPHIE, and may you shine brightest out of all the stars 👼🏻 💕 pic.twitter.com/ktfjTANwFb
— dan 🦉⚡️🏺🏛 (@danielbisset) January 30, 2021
Rest In Peace to SOPHIE. I found myself so consistently inspired by her and in awe of her production. Heartbroken to hear this
— FINNEAS (@finneas) January 30, 2021
SOPHIE’s 2018 album Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides was released by Transgressive Records and was subsequently nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the Grammys in 2019.
This article was written without the use of gender-specific pronouns, as requested by SOPHIE’s team.