Google Honors Trailblazing Musician SOPHIE with Vibrant Doodle: Get Ready for Her Posthumous Album Drop on Sept 27!
Google Celebrates Trailblazing Musician Sophie with Vibrant Doodle Tribute to Her Innovative Legacy In a poignant tribute, Google's Doodle today honors the late visionary artist Sophie Xeon, affectionately known as SOPHIE. Conceived in tandem with Sophie's family, the Google Doodle commemorates the birthday of the trailblazing Scottish musician and producer, renowned for her avant-garde electronic hyperpop. Sophie's life was tragically cut short in a sudden accident in 2021 at the age of 34 in Athens, Greece. The Google Doodle also coincides with the forthcoming release of a final, posthumous, self-titled album, SOPHIE, set to be unveiled through labels Transgressive and Future Classic on September 27. According to Pitchfork, Sophie had nearly completed the album before her untimely passing. The album, produced by Sophie and her brother Benny Long, with contributions from friends and collaborators like Kim Petras, BC Kingdom, Evita Manji, and Popstar, promises to be a testament to Sophie's innovative spirit. Clicking on today's Doodle will trigger an animated music video set to the 2018 song "Immaterial" from her Grammy-nominated debut album Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides. Google has shared a heartfelt statement from Sophie's family and friends on its Doodle blog, delving into Sophie's lifelong passion for electronic music and festivals, her influences, and the creation of her posthumous album. For more information, visit https://t8tech.com.
Sophie's future has been inextricably intertwined with her very essence, and we hope she will continue to play a vital role in shaping that future, the statement concludes. "As is often the case with Sophie, the road ahead remains veiled in uncertainty. One thing is certain, however: there is still much more to come."
Sophie's future has been inextricably intertwined with her very essence, and we hope she will continue to play a vital role in shaping that future.
Many are responding to the Google Doodle in the comments of the Short, with fans discovering it to be a touching tribute on a tech platform.
“I never expected a Google Doodle to evoke such profound emotions, but here we are. Forever in our hearts, Sophie,” wrote @hoby7439.
“I miss her every day, may our hyperpop queen rest in eternal peace,” wrote @VULNICURRA.
“What a lovely surprise to see this on my Google homepage! Sophie is deeply missed! Her music is my daily solace,” wrote @laurenisalltherage.
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