Thy Slaughter announce debut album, Soft Rock, and share SOPHIE co-written single, Lost Everything
The duo – comprised of A.G. Cook and EASYFUN – have announce details of their debut full-length, set for released on 1 December via PC Music
SOPHIE
The late SOPHIE – who was born in Glasgow – was an avant-pop producer and pioneer. The groundbreaking artist tragically died aged 34 following an accident in 2021.
With her work, SOPHIE united underground music with mainstream pop, whilst pioneering a new genre and becoming an “icon of liberation” for the artist’s queer fanbase. Over the course of her career, she collaborated with the likes of Charli XCX, Madonna and Vince Staples.
In 2013, SOPHIE released her debut single, Nothing More to Say, via Huntley + Palmers. That same year, she also released its follow-up, BIPP. In addition to BIPP, SOPHIE released Elle, Lemonade and Hard via Scottish label Numbers between 2013 and 2014. With those tracks she painted an alternate pop reality in garish colours: helium-choked hooks, elasticated songforms, synthetic flavours and carbonated ecstasy.
At that time, not much was known about SOPHIE, who was closely affiliated with the PC Music collective. In 2014, the producer teamed up with A. G. Cook and Hayden Frances Dunham – now known as the artist Hyd – to launch the project QT. The collaboration was marked by the track Hey QT, which marketed the group’s semi-fictitious “energy elixir”. SOPHIE’s tracks later went on to appear in commercials; When I Rule the World was used in a Samsung Galaxy advert and, famously, Lemonade was licensed to McDonalds.
It was with 2017’s It’s Okay to Cry video that SOPHIE, the formerly faceless producer, singing straight into the camera, became a frontwoman for the first time. The track was the lead single from SOPHIE’s debut album, Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-insides.
Following the death of the visionary artist, a petition was launched to name a newly discovered planet TOI 1338 b after SOPHIE. In 2022, Charli XCX dedicated her album Crash to SOPHIE – the pair had worked closely together on several releases, including Charli XCX’s 2016 Vroom Vroom EP and singles Girls Night Out and No Angel.
Kim Petras thanks SOPHIE in Grammys acceptance speech
The popstar won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Unholy with Sam Smith, becoming the first trans woman to win this award
Hyd releases new song Fallen Angel , with co-production from SOPHIE and A.G. Cook
It’s the latest single from their forthcoming debut album ‘Clearing’
Hyd shares new single So Clear, co-written and produced by SOPHIE
The PC Music artist has also announced their new album ‘Clearing’, which is slated for release on 11 November and features A.G. Cook, Caroline Polachek, Jönsi and Ö
Charli XCX on SOPHIE: “She changed my life and she changed all of our lives”
Charli XCX spoke about SOPHIE’s impact on her life and music in a new interview with Zane Lowe
Charli XCX dedicates new album, Crash, to SOPHIE
Crash is out this week
International Women’s Day: Mix tributes to late musical trailblazers
A special crackaud.io takeover dedicated to a trio of late visionaries: SOPHIE, Elza Soares and Betty Davis
International Women’s Day: SOPHIE by Abyss X
For International Women’s Day, Cretan artist Abyss X celebrates SOPHIE’s musical impact and groundbreaking catalogue via a special tribute mix
Palmistry shares two previously unreleased SOPHIE collaborations
The LA-based producer included tracks OFC and The Worst Boy Band in the World in his new Fact Mix
Friends and collaborators launch art auction in memory of SOPHIE
It includes an Eckhaus Latta dress worn by the late producer
A.G. Cook pens moving tribute to SOPHIE
“She was laser-focused and exceptionally intelligent, but also sensitive and perceptive.” A.G. Cook has shared…
SOPHIE and Jlin collaborated on a track for Unsound Festival’s new album
Intermission also features contributions from Nicolas Jaar, Slikback, Moor Mother, Tim Hecker, 33EMYBW and more
Adam Curtis selects Aphex Twin and SOPHIE for new series soundtrack
The filmmaker also explains why he didn’t use Kylie for his new BBC series Can’t Get You Out of My Head
Remembering SOPHIE, the architect
In the wake of SOPHIE’s death, we take a look at the groundbreaking producer’s life, legacy and sound
Petition launched to name planet after SOPHIE
TOI 1338 b was discovered by a 17-year-old intern at NASA in 2019
Charli XCX pays tribute to SOPHIE
“I love you and I will never forget you”
SOPHIE has died aged 34
The groundbreaking producer passed away following a sudden accident
Autechre release remix of SOPHIE’s BIPP
It marks the duo’s first release of the year
SOPHIE remixes BAYLI and BABYNYMPH’s clown shit
The former Crack Magazine cover star has put her own spin on BAYLI and BABYNYMPH’s…
SOPHIE, Charli XCX, Hannah Diamond to play A.G. Cook listening party
A.G Cook is giving fans a chance to hear 7G a day early. SOPHIE, Charli…
SOPHIE shares new remix of Abyss X’s Animosity
SOPHIE takes on a highlight from the Greek producer’s debut. SOPHIE has shared a new…
Watch SOPHIE debut a new set of music and visuals
SOPHIE has debuted a new batch of music and visuals in a 20-minute livestream on…
SOPHIE is premiering new music and visuals tonight
SOPHIE will release a live set via YouTube featuring all new material tonight (9 July)….
Rosalía, Björk and SOPHIE all feature on Arca’s new album
Arca’s fourth album is shaping up to be another landmark release
Rebecca Black wants to collaborate with Charli XCX and SOPHIE
Black told Dazed about her dream collaborations on Instagram live last week. Rebecca Black has…
SOPHIE shares remix of Sonikku’s Sweat
SOPHIE takes on Sonikku’s LIZ-assisted banger
SOPHIE, Helena Hauff and Avalon Emerson announced for RE-TEXTURED Festival
The multi-venue London event returns for its second edition on 2-5 April 2020
Kelsey Lu, The Comet is Coming, SOPHIE and more to play Crack Magazine stage at Club to Club
Black Midi, Helado Negro, Let’s Eat Grandma and plenty more will also grace the Crack Magazine stage on 1 – 2 November
SOPHIE live at Royal Festival Hall: A taste of the future in three acts
SOPHIE’s Meltdown performance saw the producer debut new material and put her experimentalism centre stage.
SOPHIE’s remix album of Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides is now online
SOPHIE has uploaded her new two-part remix LP of ‘Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides’ to YouTube. The 25 track release was initially announced earlier in July as a physical copy inside an exclusive designer clutch bag.
Roskilde Festival 2019: Community reigns supreme at Denmark’s answer to Glastonbury
Despite becoming one of the largest festivals in Europe, Roskilde’s not-for-profit and community-led ethos holds strong.
SOPHIE releases limited edition remixes of debut LP with custom clutch
A remix album of SOPHIE’s debut LP ‘Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides’ has been announced. The collectors item will arrive inside a custom designer clutch bag – only 100 have been made available.
SOPHIE, Helena Hauff and more announced for ADE 2019
SOPHIE, Helena Hauff, and Bonobo are among the first acts announced for ADE 2019 which returns on 16-20 October
Yves Tumor, Eartheater and Giant Swan to play Unsound Adelaide 2018
The experimental festival will be held from 14-16 December
In Photos: Bread&&Butter by Zalando
Photographer Kasia Zacharko was on site to capture the action of Europe’s largest fashion fair – from the backstage area to the afterparty
Bread&&Butter by Zalando announce Crack Magazine afterparty
SOPHIE, Munroe Bergdorf, Jam City, Octavian and more are heading to Berlin for the annual Bread&&Butter style and culture event
SOPHIE, Eartheater and Lotic gear up for Unsound Kraków 2018
The Polish festival has revealed it second wave of acts for its upcoming October edition
SOPHIE confirms Lady Gaga collaboration rumours
“I’m working on a lot of different things”
SOPHIE – Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides
Ever a purveyor of the unexpected, SOPHIE confounds expectations with her full-length debut proper
SOPHIE reveals release date of debut album Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides
The artist’s first full-length will land this month
Meet Renata Raksha, the NY-based photographer behind the SOPHIE cover
The Russian-born creative talks global pop music, Russian folklore and her personal explorations into race
SOPHIE: Earthly Pleasures
As she takes the leap from provocative producer to radical popstar, the LA-based artist uses synthetic sounds to enhance the visceral thrills of our physical world
Watch a digital version of SOPHIE contort in the new video for Faceshopping
The self-directed video comes shortly after the announcement that her debut album has been finished
SOPHIE reveals her new album is finished
A release date and title is yet to be confirmed
Watch SOPHIE walk the runway at Eckhaus Latta’s AW18 show
The British producer was a vision in an angelic, ivory ensemble
SOPHIE: Dystopian rave converges with electronic ballads at London’s Heaven
Whilst exploring notions of artificiality in the digital age, the enigmatic star’s performance at the gay club showed true moments of fleeting transparency
SOPHIE drops wonky new single Faceshopping
The track is from her album Whole New World, due out this year
SOPHIE to make live London debut at Heaven
The pop wunderkind is set to debut her live show in the UK for the very first time
SOPHIE, Avalon Emerson and Fatima Al Qadiri join Rewire 2018
The multi-venue festival will take place across various venues in The Hague, from 6-8 April
Meet BASSIDE, the Miami duo celebrating the bassy DNA of their city’s sound
Listen to their debut EP first exclusively via Crack Magazine
Watch the sensational new video for SOPHIE’s Ponyboy
The track will feature on her 2018 album Whole New World
Charli XCX announces mixtape POP 2, drops new track Out Of My Head
Over the weekend, the pop artist hinted at a new release featuring Mykki Blanco, Carly Rae Jepsen and SOPHIE
Listen to Vince Staples’ huge collaboration with Kendrick Lamar and SOPHIE
Yeah Right also features vocals from model and actress Hari Nef, producer Flume and Kučka
Melt! Festival remains a pulse-galloping pacesetter
Ascending one of Ferropolis’s decommissioned excavators, you begin to survey the expanse of Melt! Festival….
Melt! announce final line-up additions
Melt! Festival have added even more artists to complete their line-up If you’re heading out…
5 Very Unusual Merch Items
When T-shirts just don’t cut it
Sophie – Product
If you sell your album in conjunction with a promotional dildo, then a cynic could…
Internet Songs Of The Week
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SOPHIE adds ‘silicon product’ to shop
It is, quite simply, a silicon product, yeah? So stop laughing at the back.
SOPHIE’s Lemonade is in a McDonald’s ad now
It’s finally happened. As you will see in the video above McDonald’s have used SOPHIE’s…
PC Music Volume 1 Album Review
Here we fecking go eh – all the hits from dance music’s most impassioned cranks,…
Sonar adds Duran Duran, FKA twigs, Arca and more
Sonar has added more acts to its 2015 line-up. Among the new names are polarising…
Felicita
Although Felicita sits neatly under the umbrella of PC Music – all prepubescent posturing and…
In GIFs: Simple Things 2014
Remote exists at the intersection of design and music
As one arm of Glasgow’s Numbers collective, Adam Rodgers carefully crafts the label’s aesthetic