Unlike punk, emo, grunge, psychobilly, this niche that’s been called "Hyperpop" for at least the past year and a half is keen to reach the mainstream, albeit through experimental means… By Emma Madden ...

Years before it became associated with an algorithm-driven playlist on streaming services, hyperpop was an unruly and nebulous internet subculture driven by independent musicians obsessed with pop ...

Hyperpop drum loops break away from conventional pop patterns, injecting an electrifying pulse that feels almost futuristic. The beats usually run at high tempos—often hovering around 160 to 200 ...

The PC Music sound is an undeniable influence on hyperpop, but the style also pulls heavily from rap of the cloud, emo and lo-fi trap variety, as well as flamboyant electronic genres like trance, ...

From SOPHIE, Charli XCX and Dorian Electra to 100 gecs, food house and osquinn, get to know the 15 records that define hyperpop. One of the biggest misconceptions about hyperpop is that it’s new. Sure ...

The Hyperpop Evolution: The origins of hyperpop, as is the case with every other genre, are tough to nail down. It’s generally accepted that it was born in the UK, sometime during the 2010s. But the ...

If anyone knows the answer, it’s probably PC Music fans, who all gathered at KOKO in London on the 15th of June for a wild takeover of the venue. The night saw artists such as Hannah Diamond, A.G.

Underscores, the musical pen name of April Harper Grey, has quickly risen to the top of the growing hyperpop genre. Her 2021 debut album “fishmonger” brought a breath of fresh air to the genre, ...

The microgenre — fueled by teen upstarts like osquinn and glaive, and more established names like 100 gecs and A.G. Cook — has a modest but dedicated following, and many different kinds of sounds. By ...