Sophie Ellis-Bextor is an English singer, songwriter and model from Hounslow. Born in 1979, she first becomes known in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the indie rock band theaudience. She later moves into a solo career and achieves wider success in the early 2000s.

Style and work

Her solo music combines pop with disco, nu-disco and 1980s electronic influences. Her listed genres also include dance-pop, folk pop, house and rock.

Solo albums

She releases six solo albums: Read My Lips, Shoot from the Hip, Trip the Light Fantastic, Make a Scene, Wanderlust and Familia.

Other bands

Her associated acts include theaudience, joyful crowd and Me and Mrs Jones.

Labels

She is associated with Douglas Valentine Limited and EBGB’s.