London-based Sophie Lloyd radiates dancefloor magic behind the decks and in the studio, producing “happy music” as an antidote to the world’s pervading doom and gloom. She’s a DJ with over 15 years experience, an authoritative depth of musical knowledge and an innate talent for creating an atmosphere with music. Summoning the power of the most joy-filled sounds, Sophie’s affinity for disco, soul and house music has seen her play alongside the likes of Mark Ronson, Horse Meat Disco, Purple Disco Machine, Dimitri From Paris and Todd Terje, as well as being a frequent guest at Jade Jaggers’ legendary Jezebel parties. Also a regular on the festival scene with her unfailingly uplifting selections, she has curated a stage at Festival No6 in Portmerion as well as playing for Glitterbox, Classic
Latest Releases
Let Loose: Deluxe
Defected presents House Masters - Riva Starr
Todd Terry, Riva Starr, Phebe Edwards, Dajae, Groove Armada, Jocelyn Brown, Dennis Ferrer, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, Ursula Rucker, CamelPhat, Harry Romero, Mike Dunn, Malandra Jr., Carl Cox, Hyperloop, Reboot, Green Velvet, Junior Jack, Fideles, The Vision, Gene Farris, Dennis Cruz, Trim, Arthur Baker, Ladonnna, Nona Hendrix
Defected presents Most Rated Ibiza 2022
Various Artists, Jamie Jones, S.A.M., Sarah Ikumu, John Summit, Sonny Fodera, SHELLS, Vintage Culture, B Beat Girls, Rune, Claptone, Honey Dijon, Ramona Renea, Bob Sinclar, A-Trak, Darius Syrossian, George Smeddles, AMP Fiddler, Andrés, Dames Brown, Sophie Lloyd, Pauline Taylor, Sailor Jane, R.E.A.D., Jack Back, Elise LeGrow, David Penn, Leon Stanford, Deetron, Inaya Day, Harry Romero, Gerd, SeeMeNot, Mr. V, Yousef, The Melody Men, Mike Dunn, LOA., DJ Spiller, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, OFFAIAH, Guilty Empress, The Shapeshifters, Adi Oasis, Girls of the Internet, Payfone, Floorplan, Ferreck Dawn, Jem Cooke, Danny Howard, Dennis Ferrer, James Yuill, Disciples, Marco Faraone, Lolita Leopard, Steve Bug, Cle, Make A Dance, Dave + Sam, Miguel Migs, Jamie 3:26, Jurgen Bouman, Acid Jerks, Joel Corry, Sio, Fka Mash, Low Steppa, Saison, youANDme, Kristina Sheli
Take It to Church, Vol. 4
The Classic Music Company presents Voices & Noises Volume 2
Balearic Headspace, Vol. 5
Defected presents House Masters - David Penn
David Penn, Pete Heller's Big Love, Rober Gaez, Ramona Renea, Jack Back, Candi Staton, Roland Clark, Lorenz Rhode, Purple Disco Machine, Todd Terry, Gypsymen, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, Sandy Rivera, Danny Clark, Jay Benham, Susu Bobien, Jon Cutler, E-Man, River Ocean, India, Ron Hall, The Muthafunkaz, Marc Evans, DJ Chus, Jabato, Hardsoul, Fierce Ruling Diva, Deux, Jason Hates Jazz, Lenny Fontana, Octah'Via, Haji & Emanuel, ATFC, Concha Buika
Defected presents Most Rated 2020
Various Artists, Roberto Surace, Endor, Duke Dumont, Shaun Ross, Felix Da Housecat, Chris Trucher, Patrick Topping, Amira, Raumakustik, David Penn, Ramona Renea, Seamus Haji, Purple Disco Machine, Dam Swindle, Eli Brown, OFFAIAH, Detlef, Samim, Darius Syrossian, Laurent Garnier, Chambray, Deetron, Route 94, Dirty Channels, Soulsearcher, Carl Cox, Catz 'n Dogz, DJ Dagwood, Chris Larsen (CA), Gettoblaster, Andrea Oliva, Mike Dunn, The Vision, Andreya Triana, Carlo, Roland Clark, Todd Terry, Jocelyn Brown, Martha Wash, Fiorious, Sandy Rivera, Rae, Eli Escobar, Nomi Ruiz, Jinadu, Havoc & Lawn, Powerdance, Sonny Fodera, Biscits, bumpPRO, MD X-Spress, Saison, JKriv, Adeline (US), DJ Oliver, Alvaro Smart, The DangerFeel Newbies, Oliver Dollar, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, CeCe Rogers, Jack Back, Snips
Detroit Love Vol. 2
Virus J, Kevin Saunderson, Dave Aju, Foxxee, thatmanmonkz, Carl Craig, Green Velvet, Octave One, Waajeed, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, BMG, Sal P, Claude VonStroke, DJ Minx, Delano Smith, Gaiser, Mr. G, Stacey Pullen, Mirko Loko, Ataxia, Brain, Mister Joshooa, Rhythim Is Rhythim, Ectomorph, The Dirtbombs
Defected Miami 2019
Various Artists, Jack Back, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, Todd Edwards, Peggy Gou, DJ Sneak, Jesse Perez, KE, Biscits, Austin Ato, Brushy One String, Emmanuel Jal, Elias Kazais, Maria Zigomani, Paris Grey, HiFi Sean, Mighty Mouse, Catz 'n Dogz, Sven Tasnadi, Rebuke, Paces, Emmalyn, Jeida Woods, Kormak, PEZNT, Shawn Christopher, Dario D'Attis, Jinadu, Bawrut, Snips, Amy Douglas, Horse Meat Disco, Phenomenal Handclap Band, Folamour, Saison, Javonntte
Jockey Club, Music for Dreams - the Sunset Sessions, Vol. 6 - Compiled by Kenneth Bager
Troels Hammer, Findlay Brown, Mikkel Nordsø, Nordsø & Theill, Ole Theill, Bonnie & Klein, Marie Makropoulou, Aussteiger, Chris Coco, Camillo Miranda, Okinawa Delays, Satoko Ishimine, Copenema, Willie Graff, Darren Eboli, Islandman, DJ Pippi, Maribou State, CamelPhat, Elderbrook, Doctr, Emanuel Satie, Billy Cobham, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, Betina Bager, Brian O, Ambala, The Swan and The Lake, Johan Liepstack, Emil De Waal, Gustaf Ljunggren
Defected presents Most Rated Ibiza 2018
Various Artists, Ali Love, CamelPhat, Robosonic, Ferreck Dawn, Shakedown, Finn, Nasser Baker, Weiss, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, Pete Heller's Big Love, Claptone, Ben Duffy, Peggy Gou, Soulsearcher, Harry Romero, Bicep, Honey Dijon, Tim K, John Mendelsohn, Royal-T, Eats Everything, Ridney, Kornel Kovacs, Pollyn, Dennis Ferrer, Skream, Jesse Perez, DJ Mind-X, Franky Rizardo, Martin Badder, Malandra Jr., The S-Men, David Mayer, Floyd Lavine, Xolisa, Folamour, Coeo, Art Of Tones, Matrix, Celeda, HiFi Sean, Josh Butler, Filta Freqz, Richy Ahmed, Gregers, PEZNT, Cambis & Wenzel, Debbi Blackwell-Cook, Qubiko, Eli Escobar, Joi Cardwell, Soul Clap, Nona Hendryx, Human Movement, Ella, Mattei & Omich, Rapson, Nathan Thomas, Angelo Ferreri, Alessio Cala', Miles Bonny, Chrissy, Mat.Joe, Cratebug, Bwi-Bwi
Bargrooves Summer 2018
Jon White, Kings Of Tomorrow, Kandace Springs, Pete Heller's Big Love, Sonny Fodera, Yasmeen, Dario D'Attis, The Shapeshifters, Inaya Day, Mousse T., Taz, Crazy P, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, Soulsearcher, Human Movement, Eliot Porter, Ron Hall, The Muthafunkaz, Marc Evans, Janet Rushmore, Rapson, Nathan Thomas, Shezar, The Joi-Fuhl, Crystal Waters, HiFi Sean, John Julius Knight, Julien Jabre, Aeroplane, Tawatha Agee, Folamour, Angelo Ferreri, Royal-T, Gianni Bini, The Rituals, Shuya Okino, Navasha Daya, Full Intention, Qubiko, Kathy Brown, Coeo, Boe & Zak
Defected presents Most Rated 2018
Various Artists, CamelPhat, Elderbrook, John Tejada, Amine Edge & DANCE, Blaze (Kevin Hedge), Tom Misch, Jamie Jones, Solardo, Andrea Martin, Toddla T, Joi Cardwell, Honey Dijon, Rapson, Nathan Thomas, Folamour, Mele, Marlena Shaw, Kolsch, Luke Solomon, Amy Douglas, Queen Rose, The Shapeshifters, Teni Tinks, KiNK, Max Chapman, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, Jesse Rose, Seven Davis Jr., Bwi-Bwi, Dario D'Attis, Mark Jenkyns, Josh Butler, Boswell, Chez Moon, DJ S.K.T, Mason Maynard, Will Clarke, Huxley, Illyus & Barrientos, Obas Nenor, Jenny Penkin, Crackazat, Thick Dick, Detroit's Filthiest, Amina Ya Heard, Mike Dunn, MD X-Spress, Jovonn, Alex Virgo, Crystal Waters, HiFi Sean, Superlover, Sven Tasnadi, Eli Escobar, Gianni Bini, The Rituals, Ray Foxx, KINdom, Gershon Jackson, Girls of the Internet, Gina Breeze, Crazy P, The Glitz, Fadila, The Deepshakerz, Armless Kid, Sam Sparro, Tim K