hyperpop
/ˈhaɪpərpɒp/
CommonA maximalist microgenre combining pop, electronic, and experimental elements with heavy pitch manipulation and distortion.
Both a genre label and an identity. Fans use it proudly. Detractors use it dismissively. The genre is tied closely to internet culture, Tumblr-to-TikTok transitions, and LGBTQ+ youth communities.
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | I got fully into hyperpop during lockdown and my taste has never recovered. | The genre changed the person's musical preferences permanently. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 02 | 100 gecs basically invented modern hyperpop. | The artist is credited with defining or popularizing the genre. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | This track has that hyperpop energy, all chaotic and unhinged in the best way. | The song shares the aesthetic and production style of the genre. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | SOPHIE was doing hyperpop before it had a name. | The producer pioneered the sound before it was categorized. | youtube, 2023 |
Use it when
- Describing the specific genre or aesthetic of artists like 100 gecs, Charli XCX (experimental era), or SOPHIE.
- Labeling music with heavy pitch processing, glitch production, and maximalist sound design.
- Referencing the online music community and identity around the genre.
Do not use it when
- You just mean a pop song is energetic or loud.Use “banger” instead.
- You mean any electronic music.
Hyperpop vs bedroom-pop
hyperpop
Hyperpop is maximalist and chaotic. It layers distortion and pitch extremes intentionally.
bedroom-pop
Bedroom pop is lo-fi and intimate. It embraces quietness and rawness.
Origin and context
The term emerged from music journalism and internet communities around 2018-2019, applied to artists from PC Music, SOPHIE, and 100 gecs. Spotify and music press formalized the genre label around 2020, which both raised the genre's profile and provoked backlash from artists who rejected the label.
- First seen
- 2018
- Confidence
- high
Cite this page
Use this stable URL to reference the entry.
https://slang.fyi/hyperpop