Who is Sophie Xeon and how did she die? Google Doodle celebrates art pop pioneer on day of her birthday - Scottish producer, credited for hyperpop movement, passed in 2021 but is not forgotten

Pioneering producer Sophie Xeon (known as SOPHIE) has been honoured as the subject of a Google Doodle today on what would have been the icon’s 38th birthday. The home page of Google shows a cartoon depiction of the artist – complete with the trademark red hair the producer became known for – and features a video honouring Sophie.

Google celebrates the birthday of Scottish musician Sophie Xeon with a dedicated Doodle. Known for her experimental pop and electronic music, Xeon's work explored gender identity and inspired many artists.

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, as per Google

Designed in collaboration with Sophie's family, the Google Doodle marks the birthday of the visionary Scottish musician and producer celebrated for her experimental electronic hyperpop. Sophie died in a sudden accident in 2021 at the age of 34 in Athens, Greece.

The Scottish musician, producer and DJ, Sophie Xeon, more commonly known as SOPHIE, has been celebrated today, 17 September, by Google Doodle, with a touching animation for the late star. The recognition made her the first ever openly trans artist to be nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album.

Hyperpop pioneer SOPHIE has been honored with a Google Doodle on what would have been her 38th birthday (September 17). The Google Doodle is accompanied by a short clip soundtracked by “Immaterial” from Oil Of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides,

SOPHIE would have turned 38 today. The legendary producer has a self-titled posthumous album arriving at the end of the month, and she was commemorated for her birthday with a Google Doodle.