Sophie Ellis-Bextor has returned together with her first music of 2025. “Relentless Love” was written and produced by Karma Child (Rudimental, Shygirl) and Baz Kaye (Jessie Ware, The Blessed Madonna) and options writing from Sophie and JinJin (Raye) and mixing by David Wrench (Jamie xx, Scorching Chip).
“‘Relentless Love’ came from my love of fun fairs and the way that falling in love and going on a ride can be a similar thrill. Ferris wheels, roller coasters… all of them can make your perception of reality a little wonky and give you a rush. They are sometimes unpredictable but also an exciting way to shift your perspective for a little minute,” Ellis-Bextor mentioned of the music. “Plus, it’s a great place for a date… hence the line ‘you know it’s sweet as caramel, sitting beside you on this carousel.’ There’s definitely a romance in getting on a ride together and seeing where it will take you.”
In Could and June, Ellis-Bextor will embark on her greatest ever U.Ok. headline tour. The 16-city run features a sold-out night time at London’s Royal Albert Corridor.
Final yr, Ellis-Bextor ushered in a brand new period with the disco-pop anthem “Freedom of the Night.” “I have always been someone that needs music to help me recalibrate, and ‘Freedom of the Night’ is all about that feeling. Music as a form of release and a little bit of hedonism,” Ellis-Bextor mentioned. “I’ve always needed that energy in my life, and I know I’m not alone. As the song says, sometimes you need to give in to what you want.”
“Freedom of the Night” arrived after Ellis-Bextor’s 2001 hit “Murder on the Dancefloor” skilled an enormous resurgence after showing within the iconic ultimate scene of Emerald Fennell’s 2023 movie Saltburn.
In July 2024, Ellis-Bextor teamed up with Felix Jaehn for the only “Ready For Your Love.” Ellis-Bextor launched her eighth studio album, HANA, in 2023. The album charted at #8 on the UK albums chart, changing into her fifth Prime 10 document. It was the third in a trilogy of information made with long-time collaborator and pal Ed Harcourt following 2016’s Familia and 2014’s Wanderlust.
Take heed to Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s “Relentless Love” now.
