Rising electro-pop artist SOPHIE GREY. has unveiled her shimmering new single Lunar Highs (Hands Go Up), a euphoric slice of synth-driven pop arriving just ahead of June’s Strawberry Moon and setting the tone for a busy summer of high-profile live performances.
Sophie Grey @ Hammersmith Apollo
Released three days before the celestial event, Lunar Highs (Hands Go Up) embraces the energy and symbolism of the Strawberry Moon, blending soaring melodies, sparkling synth textures and irresistible dancefloor rhythms into what Sophie describes as her signature “Retro Electro” sound. The track captures the feeling of surrendering to the moment, hands raised beneath a glowing night sky, as music and movement become one.
The timing of the release is no coincidence. Traditionally associated with celebration, abundance and the arrival of midsummer, the Strawberry Moon provides the perfect backdrop for a song built around freedom, connection and late-night euphoria.
Speaking about the new release, Sophie explains: “Lunar Highs (Hands Go Up) is that unforgettable feeling one feels when the party goes so late that the moonlight becomes electric and the night might never end. Now imagine that feeling on the moon as your hands go up all night!”
Accompanying the single is a visually striking new music video directed by Maximilian Stafford, expanding SOPHIE GREY.’s distinctive Retro Electro universe into an ultraviolet-soaked lunar dreamscape. Neon colours, fluorescent lighting and futuristic visuals combine to create a vibrant world that mirrors the song’s uplifting atmosphere while continuing the immersive aesthetic that has become synonymous with her project.
The new single follows the release of Cyberspace, which introduced fans to the next chapter of Sophie’s creative evolution, exploring the intersection between technology, memory and modern pop. Together, the two releases continue to establish a cohesive sonic and visual identity that draws equally from classic synth-pop influences and contemporary electronic production.
Entirely self-produced, SOPHIE GREY. writes, arranges, performs and produces her own music. A classically trained pianist, she combines live instrumentation with polished electronic production, crafting infectious pop hooks that have earned her growing recognition on both sides of the Atlantic.
Sophie Grey @ Hammersmith Apollo
Her theatrical live performances have also become a defining part of the project. Alongside elaborate costumes and cinematic staging, audiences are introduced to “B.OB”, her robotic DJ companion, extending the Retro Electro universe beyond the studio and onto the stage.
This summer promises to be one of Sophie’s biggest yet. Following US support dates with AJR, she’ll return to the UK for a series of major appearances, including supporting Duran Duran at London’s BST Hyde Park and joining Grace Jones, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Soul II Soul at Crystal Palace Bowl before performing at Manchester Pride.
With Lunar Highs (Hands Go Up), SOPHIE GREY. continues to build momentum as one of the UK’s most distinctive emerging electro-pop artists, pairing infectious songwriting with ambitious visuals and a fully realised artistic world that feels both nostalgic and unmistakably futuristic.
Upcoming UK Live Dates:
JULY
5th – Hyde Park, London (supporting Duran Duran)
31st – Crystal Palace Bowl, London (supporting Grace Jones, Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Soul II Soul)
AUGUST
28th – Manchester Pride, Manchester
Sophie Grey Lights Up Hammersmith Apollo With Retro-Electro Dazzle
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