'Murder on the Dancefloor' Revived by 'Saltburn', Set to Re-enter UK Top Ten

Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 2001 hit experiences a resurgence in popularity due to its inclusion in the film 'Saltburn', sparking a viral trend on TikTok and a significant increase in Spotify streams.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 2001 hit 'Murder on the Dancefloor' has experienced a resurgence in popularity due to its inclusion in the final scene of the film 'Saltburn'.
The song, which features in a scene where the film's protagonist dances naked, has inspired a viral trend on TikTok and seen a significant increase in streams on Spotify.
On New Year's Eve, the track had its highest daily global streams on Spotify with 1.5 million, marking a 340% increase compared to the previous year.
The song is expected to re-enter the Top Ten in the UK charts for the first time in over 20 years.
Ellis-Bextor has expressed surprise and delight at the song's resurgence, stating it feels 'really magical' and 'extraordinary' that new audiences are discovering it.