Pioneering electronic and pop musician SOPHIE has died at the age of 34.
Her management has confirmed the news The Guardian and other news sources, while her label posted the news online as well. She died around 4am near her home in Athens. The statement says that she died “following a sudden accident. At this time respect and privacy for the family is our priority. We would also ask for respect for her fanbase, and to treat the private nature of this news with sensitivity.”
Her UK label Transgressive released the following statement, “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.”
— Transgressive (@transgressiveHQ) January 30, 2021
The Glasgow-born musician released her debut song “Nothing More to Say” in 2013. The single “Bipp” that year helped establish herself as the visionary artist she has recognized today. Her debut album OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES in 2018 cemented that legacy. She has worked with the likes of Arca, Charli XCX, Vince Staples, Lunice, Flume, Kim Petras and others. In such a short period of time, she managed to change the sound of electronic music and especially pop music.
Since the news broke a few hours ago, SOPHIE is being remembered by her peers and fans. It’s okay to cry today.
This SOPHIE news really sucks… aside from being a literal genius she was just a genuinely caring person. Rest easy my love ???? pic.twitter.com/HpLEl11cE9
— Shamir (@ShamirBailey) January 30, 2021
#RestInPower SOPHIE! You were one of the most innovative, dynamic, and warm persons I had the pleasure of working with at 2019 @southbankcentre pic.twitter.com/uzsv0EAWxx
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) January 30, 2021
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
— SAM SMITH (@samsmith) January 30, 2021
RIP Sophie. A truly visionary artist and innovator.
— Warp Records (@WarpRecords) January 30, 2021
https://twitter.com/ZOLAJESUS/status/1355518017568956419
Sophie was a stellar producer, a visionary, a reference. She rebelled against the narrow, normative society by being an absolute triumph, both as an artist and as a woman. I can’t believe she is gone. We need to honor and respect her memory and legacy. Cherish the pioneers. pic.twitter.com/3kyRl1KabY
— ???????? (@QueensChristine) January 30, 2021
what a privilege it was to share moments with u backstage at Pop 2 London ???? thank u SOPHIE for everything pic.twitter.com/wZ5aNIwtlL
— RINA SLAYWAYAMA (@rinasawayama) January 30, 2021
RIP SOPHIE. A huge loss. Thank you for the creations you left us with in this world ????
— Kelly Lee Owens (@kellyleeowens) January 30, 2021
We lost a shining light.. at a loss for words, thank you SOPHIE.
— N (@nicolas___jaar) January 30, 2021
https://twitter.com/Blessed_Madonna/status/1355482460277133313
RIP SOPHIE. so devastating – a true pioneer and icon
— yung gra$$hopper ????❤️???? (@TKAYMAIDZA) January 30, 2021
everything she touched was exciting, fearless and beyond innovative – you could really feel her soul in the music so beautiful, raw & fearless. i’m so thankful to have existed in a time where i could be inspired by sophie in real time. god bless
— yung gra$$hopper ????❤️???? (@TKAYMAIDZA) January 30, 2021
SOPHIE was a true inspiration, the World has lost an icon of liberation. We are devastated. Our thoughts are with SOPHIE's family and friends at this time. Rest in peace. ❤️
— Numbers. (@numbers) January 30, 2021
https://twitter.com/squidbanduk/status/1355483909576925186
RIP Sophie ????
heartbroken by the sad news.
I loved you & your music.
Sending love to her close friends and family.— ???????????????? ???????????????????? (@boysnoize) 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
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