When did Hyperpop start?

Hyperpop originated 2013--present. London and internet, mid-2010s.

Is Hyperpop still popular?

Hyperpop continues to be listened to and has influenced countless artists since its origins. Key contemporary artists in the genre include 100 gecs, Arca, Dorian Electra, Fraxiom.

What is the difference between Hyperpop and electropop?

Hyperpop and electropop are related genres that share some characteristics but differ in origin, instrumentation, and production approach. See the related genres section on this page for more context.

Genre Definition

What is Hyperpop music?

Hyperpop is a music genre that originated 2013--present. London and internet, mid-2010s.

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Origin of Hyperpop

London and internet, mid-2010s. A.G. Cook's PC Music label (founded 2013) pioneered hyper-compressed, candy-coated digital pop. The sound spread via SoundCloud and later a Spotify editorial playlist literally titled hyperpop in 2019. 100 gecs' debut album (2019) brought it to wider attention.

Era: 2013--present

Defining sound of Hyperpop

Extreme digital processing -- pitch-shifted vocals, heavily compressed 808s, distorted synths, glitchy edits. Tempo often 150-200+ BPM or deliberately erratic. Borrows aesthetics from bubblegum pop, emo, and EDM and pushes each to an absurdist extreme. Production is intentionally excessive.

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Charli xcx

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Pioneers of Hyperpop

A.G. Cook
SOPHIE
Charli XCX
Hannah Diamond
QT

Key Hyperpop artists

electropop bubblegum-bass Emo noise-pop dance-pop

Frequently asked questions about Hyperpop

When did Hyperpop start?: Hyperpop originated 2013--present. London and internet, mid-2010s.
Who invented Hyperpop?: Hyperpop was pioneered by A.G. Cook, SOPHIE, Charli XCX, Hannah Diamond, QT. London and internet, mid-2010s. A.G. Cook's PC Music label (founded 2013) pioneered hyper-compressed, candy-coated digital pop. The sound spread via SoundCloud and later a Spotify editorial playlist literally titled hyperpop in 2019. 100 gecs' debut album (2019) brought it to wider attention.
Is Hyperpop still popular?: Hyperpop continues to be listened to and has influenced countless artists since its origins. Key contemporary artists in the genre include 100 gecs, Arca, Dorian Electra, Fraxiom.
What does Hyperpop sound like?: Extreme digital processing -- pitch-shifted vocals, heavily compressed 808s, distorted synths, glitchy edits. Tempo often 150-200+ BPM or deliberately erratic. Borrows aesthetics from bubblegum pop, emo, and EDM and pushes each to an absurdist extreme. Production is intentionally excessive.
What is the difference between Hyperpop and electropop?: Hyperpop and electropop are related genres that share some characteristics but differ in origin, instrumentation, and production approach.

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