Over three years after the tragic death of SOPHIE, a posthumous album has been revealed.
Last week, SOPHIE’s official YouTube channel cryptically uploaded a silent, hourlong video teaser, sparking speculation among fans about a new project from the Scottish electronic music luminary. It’s now been confirmed that a self-titled album will be released in September through Future Classic and her former label, Transgressive Records.
“Sophie didn’t often speak publicly of her private life, preferring to put everything she wanted to articulate in her music,” a statement from Transgressive reads. “It feels only right to share with the world the music she hoped to release, in the belief that we can all connect with her in this, the form she loved most.”
Crafted by SOPHIE alongside her closest collaborators, the album was said to be nearing completion around the time of her untimely passing in 2021. Benny Long, SOPHIE’s studio manager and trusted friend, took on the responsibility of leading the project to its completion.
The announcement lands with its lead single featuring Kim Petras and BC Kingdom, “Reason Why,” a captivating track that seamlessly merges SOPHIE’s contributions with melodic dance-pop production, memorable vocal hooks and themes of resolutely forging one’s own path. Presently, new social media accounts have emerged under the username MSMSMSM FOREVER, signaling a continued digital presence for the late producer as the album cycle unfolds.
The self-titled LP follows SOPHIE’s influential 2018 album, OIL OF EVERY PEARL’S UN-INSIDES. Marking the final recorded chapter of her musical legacy, the album is described as telling a life story that spans from mysterious beginnings, through the chaos of club life, to a state of euphoric transcendence. “Sophie gave all of herself to her music,” the statement reads. “It’s here that she can always be found.”
SOPHIE’s posthumous sophomore album is slated for release on September 27th, 2024. Listen to “Reason Why” below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.
