Pop icon Sophie Ellis‑Bextor is turning heads with her forthcoming album Perimenopop, aiming to celebrate ageing and rebellion in a genre not often kind to older women.
She’s taking on stereotypes, unapologetically embracing her evolving sound and identity. In her own words, this one’s about “flipping the script” when it comes to age and pop music – and we're here for it!
The singer, best known for dance-floor hits like Murder on the Dancefloor, says she’s consciously creating an album that speaks to women navigating mid-life transitions, especially the perimenopause. While the title is bold, she insists it’s not about downbeat vibes – expect the same energy, wit and lush production that made her a late‑90s legend. It’s empowering, relatable, and above all, fun.
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This isn’t the only chapter in her October’s script. Sophie’s also been busy at home, raising her five sons under the spotlight. She’s had candid chats with them on topics like toxic masculinity, hoping to shape a more mindful generation. In her words, she's “got a lot of faith” in the lads and feels these conversations are vital.
With Perimenopop, Sophie is proving that maturity doesn’t dull creativity – it fuels it. Keep your eyes peeled for this one, because she’s about to make a razor-sharp, dance-ready comeback.
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