Emily Malia
Journalist based in Derby – for the time being. Interests include: anything Taylor Swift makes, Richard Curtis films and fashion that involves dressing like a witch or Alexa Chung circa 2012.
Sheffield electropop artist Sophie and The Giants release yet another euphoric single ‘Shut Up And Dance’
From Sheffield to stardom: what started as a project to practice music quickly became something with millions of listeners. Sophie and the Giants is a true electropop star and her latest single is no exception to the high acclaim.
‘Shut Up And Dance’ is the ultimate pick-me-up club anthem and is full of fun. The song quite literally demands the listener to dance and, with its infectious beat, you can’t help but do so.
The lyrics speak for themselves: ‘Shut up and dance and move your body, shut up and dance and make your heartbeat, shut up and dance like you’re invisible.’ In their simplicity, these words are made to be played on the dancefloor and create a shared joy that comes from the cathartic energy wrapped inside this song.
In a world of information overload and an intense political climate, ‘Shut Up And Dance’ cuts through the noise, daring to be optimistic, taking you out of the chaos and putting you back into your body.
With her hit ‘Hypnotized’ going platinum across Europe, it’s clear that Sophie and the Giants is exactly what people need right now: an escape from all the noise. It’s no surprise her brightness and feminine grit have been huge in countries like Germany and Italy (this track definitely has a Eurovision feel to it) but Sophie is ready to make her mark on the UK.
If she continues to release euphoric singles like ‘Shut Up and Dance’, she’ll be taking over playlists and dancefloors in no time.
Listen to ‘Shut Up And Dance’ here: