Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins Adam to talk about her Spark: Charli XCX’s bold and boundary-pushing album Brat.
They share the story of how the album’s daring production and confessional lyrics sparked Sophie’s creative inspiration just before it exploded into the mainstream. From its genre-blurring sound to its cross-generational appeal, they explore how Brat embodies the fearless honesty and queer cultural vibrancy shaping today’s pop music landscape.
If you love innovative pop, authentic songwriting or insights into the evolving music industry, this episode is your gateway to a fascinating conversation.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Sophie’s first encounter with Charli XCX’s Brat and family connections
How Brat’s bold, minimalistic sound challenged pop conventions
The importance of honesty and vulnerability in modern songwriting
Brat’s impact across different generations and queer communities
Sophie’s reflections on her own career reinvention and classic hits like “Murder on the Dancefloor”