Sophie Ellis-Bextor Releases Disco Album Perimenopop Celebrating Forties

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has made a vibrant return to the disco-pop scene with her eighth studio album, Perimenopop, which embraces her forties with playful energy and a celebration of middle age. The album's title, initially a joke referencing perimenopause, encapsulates her candid approach to aging and the music industry's expectations of women, allowing her to be authentic rather than pretending to be younger. Perimenopop features a mix of 1970s disco vibes, EDM beats, and orchestral elements, with themes ranging from love and attraction to loss and toxic relationships, highlighted by the standout disco-funk opener “Relentless Love.” The resurgence of her 2001 hit “Murder on the Dancefloor,” boosted by its inclusion in the film Saltburn, has reignited her career, leading to sold-out concerts and renewed visibility. Ellis-Bextor's career spans nearly three decades, marked by a balance between accessible dance tunes and experimental pop, and Perimenopop represents a strategic refinement of the UK dance scene she helped shape. Her continued evolution from indie roots to disco queen demonstrates her versatility and enduring influence in pop music.