Born: 17 September 1986 · Died: 30 January 2021 · Age at death: 34
How old was Sophie when she died?
Sophie died aged 34. She was born on 17 September 1986 and died on 30 January 2021.
Glasgow-born producer whose experimental, hyper-real sound influenced hyperpop and earned a Grammy nomination before her death at 34
Did you know?She produced for Madonna and Charli XCX.
Quick facts
Date of birth17 September 1986
Date of death30 January 2021
Age at death34
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceGlasgow, United Kingdom
Editor's Take:
SOPHIE reshaped pop production with hyper-real, rubbery sounds. Her early singles influenced the hyperpop movement. She worked with Charli XCX and Madonna. It's Okay to Cry introduced her own voice and image as a trans woman. Her album was Grammy-nominated. Her death at 34 was mourned across music. Her influence can be heard across much of today's experimental pop. Many artists have cited her as an inspiration.
Key Milestones
2013: Releases Bipp
2017: Releases It's Okay to Cry
2018: Releases her debut album
Sophie Xeon ( ZEE-on; died 30 January 2021), known as Sophie (stylised in all caps), was a British music producer, songwriter, and DJ. Her distinctive musical style incorporated experimental sound design, "sugary" synthesised textures, and underground dance elements.
