Dolce Vita (Sophie Ellis-Bextor song)
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| Single by Sophie Ellis-Bextor | ||||
| from the album Perimenopop | ||||
| Genre | Disco[1] | |||
| Length | 3:31 | |||
| Label | Decca | |||
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"Dolce Vita" is a song by English singer and songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor.[2] It was released on July 25, 2025, through Decca Records, as the fifth single from her upcoming eighth studio album, Perimenopop (2025).[3][4][5]
Background and release
"Dolce Vita" was written by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Samuel Robert Knowles, Ron Tyson, Norman Harris, Allan Wayne Felder, David Arnold, Clementine Douglas, and Baz Kaye.[6] The track was co-produced by Kaye and Knowles (under his stage name Karma Kid), with additional production by Richard Jones.[6] In the single's press release, Ellis-Bextor said of the track:
"Dolce Vita is inspired by the way you feel about yourself when you're somewhere unfamiliar. You can reinvent yourself and no one knows your story. When I was writing it, I had this little subplot in my head of someone with a criminal past longing to flee and start again somewhere new! But it works too that it's just the nostalgic pull of a foreign trip where you really got to escape for a little while."[7]
— Ellis-Bextor on writing "Dolce Vita", according Stereoboard.[8]
It was released alongside an accompanying visualizer on July 25, 2025,[9] with Ellis-Bextor confirming that it would be the final song released ahead of her eighth studio album.[10] "Dolce Vita" appears as the fifth track on Perimenopop.[11]
Reception
"Dolce Vita" received positive reviews from music critics, who described it as "refreshing", "joyful" and well-suited for the summer.[12][13]
Samantha Mason of mxdwn Music described the track as "perfect for the summertime," writing: "The upbeat, catchy track features bright instrumentals and Ellis-Bextor’s beautiful layered vocals—a match made in heaven."[12] Genna Rivieccio of Culled Culture praised Ellis-Bextor's performance, noting that she "radiates the jubilance that can only be achieved through truly appreciating (and living) la dolce vita," highlighting the song's chorus.[13] Rivieccio also praised the song "dreamy" production which, she stated: "complement the lyrics with sonic levity".[13] Jo Forrest of TotalNtertainment called the track "a sophisticated slice of sunshine", while dubbing it as "joyful".[3] BrooklynVegan included the song among its list of the ten most notable releases of the week.[14]
Track listing
- Digital download and streaming – Spotify[15]
- "Dolce Vita" – 3:31
Personnel
Credits adapted from Apple Music.[16]
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor — vocals, composer
- Samuel Robert Knowles a.k.a. Karma Kid — producer, composer, synthetizer, electric piano
- Baz Kaye — producer, composer
- Richard Jones — additional producer, vocal producer
- Ron Tyson — composer
- Norman Harris — composer
- Allan Wayne Felder — composer
- Clementine Douglas — composer
- David Arnold — composer (string arranger)
- David Wrench — mixing engineer
- Matt Colton — mastering engineer
- Nick Wollage — recording engineer
- Sam Reid — assistant recording engineer
- Jon Sims — assistant recording engineer
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 25 July 2025 | [16] |
References
- ^ https://www.culledculture.com/sophie-ellis-bextor-dolce-vita/
- ^ Stickler, Jon. "Sophie Ellis-Bextor Releases New Single Dolce Vita - Stereoboard". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ a b Forrest, Jo (2025-07-25). "Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares new track 'Dolce Vita'". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ APPLE, TECO (2025-07-25). "Sophie Ellis-Bextor celebra a sensação de liberdade e felicidade em "Dolce Vita"" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ "SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR SHARES NEW TRACK "DOLCE VITA"". East Portland. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ a b "Sophie Ellis-Bextor Releases New Song "Dolce Vita"". pm studio world wide news (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/248400/9
- ^ https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/248400/9
- ^ Sophie Ellis-Bextor (2025-07-24). Sophie Ellis-Bextor - 'Dolce Vita' Official Visualiser. Retrieved 2025-07-27 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sophie Ellis-Bextor (2025-07-25). ‘Dolce Vita’ is out now! It’s the last song that you’ll hear before ‘Perimenopop’ 🩷 #newmusic. Retrieved 2025-07-27 – via YouTube.
- ^ Perimenopop by Sophie Ellis-Bextor on Apple Music, 2025-09-12, retrieved 2025-07-27
- ^ a b "Sophie Ellis-Bextor Shares Refreshing New Single "Dolce Vita" -". mxdwn Music. 2025-07-26. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ a b c "Sophie Ellis-Bextor Taps Into a Summer State of Mind With "Dolce Vita"". Culled Culture. 2025-07-26. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Staff, BrooklynVegan. "10 New Songs Out Today". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
- ^ Dolce Vita - Single by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Spotify, 2025-07-25, retrieved 2025-07-27
- ^ a b Dolce Vita by Sophie Ellis-Bextor on Apple Music, retrieved 2025-07-27