{"id":4941,"date":"2025-11-09T22:23:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T22:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2025\/11\/09\/eq-music-interview-with-sophie-grey\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T22:23:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T22:23:46","slug":"eq-music-interview-with-sophie-grey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2025\/11\/09\/eq-music-interview-with-sophie-grey\/","title":{"rendered":"EQ Music Interview with Sophie Grey."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>There\u2019s an exciting new force in pop who\u2019s turning heads and lighting up stages across the globe \u2014 <strong>Sophie Grey.<\/strong> With her futuristic retro aesthetic, powerhouse vocals, and a fearless embrace of synth-driven pop, Sophie Grey. is giving off the same sort of creative energy that <strong>Lady Gaga<\/strong> radiated when she first burst onto the scene. Fresh from touring with <strong>Sting<\/strong> and performing at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=c4NCIE-MWgE&amp;list=RDc4NCIE-MWgE\">EQ Music events in London<\/a><\/strong>, the <em>\u201cretro electro\u201d<\/em> artist sat down with <strong>Raj Rudolph<\/strong> to talk about her love for the 1980s, her evolving artistry, and what\u2019s next in her ever-expanding electro-pop universe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raj: Welcome back to the UK, Sophie Grey. How\u2019s it going?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie:<\/strong> It\u2019s going great! How about you? You got back to the UK not too long ago, right?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raj: Yeah, I came back in August. I spent a couple of months in Seattle over the summer, which was nice. It\u2019s good to switch things up a bit, right? I\u2019ve been wanting to chat with you for a while \u2014 you\u2019ve performed at our EQ Music events, Cherrytree London, and SXSW London. It seems like life\u2019s a bit of a whirlwind for you right now, especially touring with Sting! How\u2019s life on the road?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie: <\/strong>It\u2019s been so inspiring. Seeing the tour from the inside and watching <strong>Sting<\/strong> perform live every night has been surreal. The first time I came to the UK was actually for the EQ Music performances in Camden \u2014 that show still stands out as one of my favorites! I\u2019m really excited to be back. You and EQ Music have always been such big supporters, and I\u2019m so grateful for that. Performing in London, and getting to share my music internationally, has been incredible. Being part of the Sting tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience \u2014 he\u2019s so inspiring and generous. He\u2019s even had me on stage a few times, which was amazing. I just feel really lucky.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raj: That\u2019s fantastic! What\u2019s the transition like from playing smaller rooms to big arenas now? Has that been an adjustment, or are you finding it pretty seamless as a seasoned performer?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie: <\/strong>I\u2019m still learning as I go \u2014 there are always surprises and little hiccups along the way \u2014 but honestly, it doesn\u2019t matter where I perform. Whether it\u2019s a small room or a massive arena, I just love connecting with people and sharing the music. Performing is exciting no matter the size of the stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sophie Grey. &amp; Trevor Horn \u201cVideo Killed the Radio Star\u201d Live at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bYbQXiEmevw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Raj: You\u2019re definitely full throttle ahead! It\u2019s been great seeing your growth \u2014 and I loved that headline yesterday about you bringing Trevor Horn on stage! I literally just watched \u201cVideo Killed the Radio Star\u201d again before our chat. How did that collaboration come about, and why did you decide to cover that iconic song?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie: <\/strong>When I was deciding what songs to cover, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RqWjik8gbdg&amp;list=RDRqWjik8gbdg&amp;start_radio=1\">\u201c<strong>Video Killed the Radio Star\u201d<\/strong><\/a> was always on my list. I\u2019d been performing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CEvCBe-K0bI&amp;list=RDCEvCBe-K0bI\">\u201cEverything She Wants\u201d<\/a><\/strong> by Wham! \u2014 which is one of my all-time favorite songs \u2014 but \u201cVideo Killed the Radio Star\u201d felt like such a bold, theatrical challenge. It\u2019s such a strong song to live up to, and <strong>Trevor Horn<\/strong> is an incredible producer and writer. I wanted to recreate this iconic pop track in my own style \u2014 something that fit perfectly with the retro-electro sound I\u2019ve been developing. We reached out to Trevor, sent him the song, and I was so nervous. But he loved it! During soundcheck, he told me he appreciated my attention to detail in the production \u2014 that meant the world to me. We only needed one full run-through, and he played his neon five-string bass. It was unreal \u2014 a total out-of-body experience! Now that I\u2019ve had a day to process it all, I\u2019m still over the moon. It\u2019s something I\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raj: That\u2019s such an amazing story \u2014 and what a milestone to have Trevor Horn\u2019s seal of approval! Now, I have to ask \u2014 you\u2019re such an \u201880s baby.\u2019 I mean, you didn\u2019t grow up in the \u201880s, but out of all the artists I know who are inspired by that decade, you really embrace it \u2014 from the synths and guitars to your music videos and visuals. How did that love affair with the \u201880s begin, and how has it shaped your current sound?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie: <\/strong>That\u2019s a great question! I grew up listening to a mix of genres and decades, so that definitely influenced me. But honestly, the \u201880s sound comes from me being a keyboardist. I\u2019ve always been drawn to songs with heavy keyboard and synth elements. At first, I didn\u2019t really understand why I loved that sound so much \u2014 it was just instinctive. Later, when I studied music and learned about production, it all clicked. The synth sounds, the energy, the drama \u2014 it all made sense. When I produce my music now, I almost always start with the keys and end up layering one or two synths as the core of every song. That bold, dynamic sound just feels like home to me \u2014 and I\u2019ve never stopped chasing it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;Mommy Issues&quot; Sophie Grey. (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CbJdJpqJ8FM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Raj: Truly one of the most original decades for pop music. And I honestly feel like most songs today have some kind of \u201880s or \u201890s reference.<\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie: <\/strong>I agree. Definitely!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raj: There\u2019s just so much to pull from that era. And with your musicality \u2014 you\u2019ve studied piano, you work on your own production \u2014 it really shows. I think that gives you an edge, because you know how to authentically pull from that decade. So tell me, what\u2019s it like shooting your music videos?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie: <\/strong>Thank you so much! I love doing the music videos \u2014 they\u2019re one of my favorite parts of the creative process. A lot of the time, they\u2019re actually improvised! I usually start with the song and work really closely with my director and creative partner, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maximilian.stafford\/\">Maximilian Stafford<\/a><\/strong>. We\u2019ll go through the song together, talk about what we\u2019re feeling, and then start scouting locations. That often sparks the whole vision \u2014 the wardrobe, makeup, and tone. For <strong>\u201cMommy Issues\u201d<\/strong>, we took that to another level. We had amazing extras, and we wanted to create this \u2018retro-electro universe\u2019 \u2014 something that felt futuristic, like being in cyberspace, but with vintage touches. We mixed the electro vibe with nostalgic props and sets that feel familiar but slightly surreal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raj: One of my favorite songs of yours is \u201cOn Hold\u201d. Could you tell me a little bit about that track and the inspiration behind it?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie: <\/strong>Sure! <strong>\u201cOn Hold\u201d<\/strong> is about being in a relationship where someone won\u2019t give you a clear answer. They keep you waiting \u2014 saying \u2018maybe,\u2019 stringing you along \u2014 and you realize you\u2019re tired of being left on hold. The song ties into the theme of telephones, which I use a lot in my music. I love those old landline sounds and the symbolism of calling someone \u2014 it\u2019s such a nostalgic form of communication that\u2019s fading away in the texting age. I wanted to make the song empowering \u2014 about taking back your agency and saying, \u2018I\u2019m not waiting around anymore.\u2019 Funny enough, the writing process mirrored the theme! I started the production first, but the lyrics didn\u2019t come right away. I actually set it aside for a couple of months \u2014 the song was literally on hold. Then one day, I revisited it, and everything clicked. I wrote the entire song in a single day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;On Hold&quot; Sophie Grey. (Official Music Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fMUxd7wtYRA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Raj: Amazing! We know you\u2019ve got deep roots in the \u201880s, but when it comes to contemporary artists \u2014 who are some of your favorite new acts right now?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/3PyJHH2wyfQK3WZrk9rpmP?si=iMF8bGkSSLKVIYoF6CO_eg\">Ashnikko<\/a><\/strong> is one of my favorites right now. Her new album is incredible \u2014 I love the early 2000s references, and her lyrics are so clever and funny. It\u2019s super empowering. And then there\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/5INjqkS1o8h1imAzPqGZBb?si=984y8MWoTRW-ZBmVFt3lVw\">Tame Impala<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 I\u2019ve been listening to the new album on repeat. I love that <strong>Kevin Parker<\/strong> is like a one-man band. He produces and plays everything himself \u2014 that\u2019s something I really aspire to do. The song \u201c<strong>Dracula\u201d <\/strong>is a favorite right now; I love Halloween, so that fits perfectly!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raj: So, your last EP <em>Just Another Sonic Monday<\/em> was released not too long ago. What\u2019s next for Sophie Grey. in terms of new music?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie: <\/strong>I\u2019ve got a few songs in the pipeline that I\u2019m really excited about. One of them is <strong>\u201cYour Code\u201d<\/strong>, which I\u2019ve been premiering live \u2014 you\u2019ll actually hear it tonight. It\u2019s got these really dynamic sections that I can\u2019t wait to share. I\u2019ve been working on a few other tracks as well. All I can say is there\u2019s definitely new music coming soon \u2014 and into the new year too!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raj: Amazing. What are your thoughts on the age of AI \u2014 the world we live in now \u2014 and how it helps or maybe hinders the creative process?<\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie: <\/strong>That\u2019s a great question. Honestly, I\u2019m not entirely sure how I feel yet. I agree with you \u2014 it definitely helps in some areas of life. But I can\u2019t ever imagine getting rid of artists and writers. They\u2019re the heartbeat of creativity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raj: Exactly. Well, it\u2019s been wonderful chatting with you today. I\u2019m really looking forward to your show tonight at The Hammersmith Apollo. <\/strong><br \/><strong>Sophie:<\/strong> Thank you so much, Raj! I love EQ Music \u2014 it\u2019s always fun catching up with you.<\/p>\n<p>With her distinctive retro-electro style, magnetic stage presence, and a knack for blending nostalgia with modern energy, <strong>Sophie Grey.<\/strong> stands as one of pop\u2019s most exciting emerging voices. Whether she\u2019s reimagining <strong>Trevor Horn<\/strong> classics, crafting synth-driven anthems, or sharing the stage with legends like <strong>Sting<\/strong>, Sophie Grey. proves that authentic artistry and passion for performance still shine brightest in the modern era of pop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '542925260223011');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eqmusicblog.com\/eq-music-interview-with-sophie-grey\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s an exciting new force in pop who\u2019s turning heads and lighting up stages across the globe \u2014 Sophie Grey. 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