Google celebrates SOPHIE with Google Doodle tribute

September 17 marks the date that would have been the 38th birthday of the pop star.

Yesterday, the Google Doodle honoured the late Glasgow-born producer and artist Sophie Xeon.

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According to ‘Hot Press’, to celebrate Sophie’s 38th birthday, Google released a short video with portraits of Sophie and her synthesiser, featuring her song ‘Immaterial.’ Sophie was renowned for pioneering underground electronic music and hyperpop, as well as producing for pop artists like Charli XCX, 100 gecs, Kim Petras, and Madonna.

Sophie performed at events such as Coachella and Unsound Festival in 2019. Later that year, she DJ'd with fellow transgender electronic star and collaborator Arca at Primavera Sound. The Google video is captioned: “This video Doodle celebrates the birthday of Scottish musician, producer, and DJ Sophie Xeon, who is remembered for her acclaimed experimental pop and electronic music.”

The pop star died at 34 years old after falling from the balcony of her apartment in Athens, Greece, a loss that deeply affected the queer community, who widely regard her as an icon.

Athens police confirmed that Sophie had fallen while trying to take pictures of the full moon, which fans have referred to as “Sophie's moon.”

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