Sophie Ellis-Bextor

The Profile

British singer and songwriter who emerged with indie band theaudience, then broke through as the voice of Spiller’s UK No.1 “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)” before launching a solo career with Read My Lips and subsequent albums spanning dance-pop, electropop, and later indie-pop turns like Wanderlust.

Lead singer of theaudience (late 1990s); featured on Spiller’s “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)” (UK No.1, 2000); solo debut Read My Lips (2001) spawned hits including “Take Me Home”, “Murder on the Dancefloor” and “Get Over You”; albums include Shoot from the Hip (2003), Trip the Light Fantastic (2007), Make a Scene (2011), Wanderlust (2014); collaborated with Ed Harcourt on Wanderlust; British artist active from 1997 to present.

DeBaser’s reviews chart Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s arc from sleek disco-pop debuts to refined indie-pop turns. Read My Lips frames the breakthrough of her elegant voice and hit singles. Shoot From the Hip is tagged as a transitional set. Trip the Light Fantastic earns praise for stylish variety. Make a Scene revisits 80s electropop with polish. Wanderlust, made with real instruments and Ed Harcourt, marks a thoughtful left turn.