December 15th 2024.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor had already made a name for herself in the music industry before her breakthrough hit. However, she faced a major setback when she was dropped by her record label at the young age of 20. While this may have been a devastating blow for most artists, Sophie is grateful that it happened to her.
Despite the initial disappointment, Sophie's career took off in a big way this year due to the resurgence of her hit song, "Murder on the Dancefloor" in a small town called Saltburn. Interestingly, this iconic song almost didn't exist. Before venturing into a successful solo career, Sophie had already experienced success with her rock band, which had secured a record deal and produced charting albums and top 40 songs.
Looking back, Sophie believes that if her band had achieved more success, she may have turned into a completely different person. She opened up about this in an interview with Big Issue, where she shared how being dropped by her label and the band breaking up helped her avoid becoming a "completely horrible person." She explained that if she had experienced constant success, she may have turned out to be arrogant and unpleasant.
In the 90s, Sophie was part of a band called theaudience, along with Billy Reeves, Patch Hannan, Nigel Butler, Dean Mollett, and Kerin Smith. Although they released one album in 1998, which reached number 22 on the UK charts, they were dropped by their label, Mercury Records, after their follow-up album was rejected. This was a low point for Sophie, as music was her only plan and she thought she had messed up. She described feeling humiliated and low, especially when she looked at her friends in university.
But things turned around when she was offered to collaborate on the hit song, "Groovejet" with Spiller. This was a departure from her usual indie music scene, but she took the opportunity to shake things up. The song reached number one on the charts and spent a total of 30 weeks in the top 100. Then, earlier this year, "Murder on the Dancefloor" returned to the charts, and Sophie admitted that she is able to enjoy this resurgence more than the first time around.
She explained that the first time was significant because it meant she could continue making music, whereas now, it's like having a sweet treat unexpectedly. She also mentioned that she has noticed a younger audience at her concerts, which she attributes to the accessibility of music through streaming and platforms like TikTok. She also shared her love for Kate Bush's music and how it aligns with her own taste.
As for theaudience, there is no news of a reunion, and Sophie's bandmates seem to have faded from the spotlight. But she remains grateful for the reality check that stopped her from becoming a "completely horrible person" and is enjoying the unexpected resurgence in her career. If you have a celebrity story, please get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency.
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