Hyperpop, born from the mid-2010s internet underground and shaped by acts like SOPHIE, PC Music, and 100 gecs, remains one of pop's most exciting and chaotic corners. Defined by pitch-shifted vocals, distorted bass, and restless genre-blending, it fits moods from clearing emails to bedroom dance parties. Here are six essential artists to tap into this year.
Ninajirachi
Ninajirachi's "I Love My Computer" is a 12-track concept album that turns the modern emotional relationship with technology into something fun and danceable. It balances club instincts with a deeply internet-aware point of view.
Underscores
Written during a grueling tour schedule, Underscores' "U" is a 9-track project and her third album, delivering a sleek, post-genre sound built for maximum impact. Its fluorescent, consumerist aesthetic and sharp themes of love and fame make it feel both self-aware and larger than life.
Jane Remover
Jane Remover has become one of the most versatile artists in the scene, with a catalog spanning seven mixtapes and three full-length albums. Moving between shoegaze, experimental pop, and hyperpop, recent releases like "Status Update Music" showcase her wide-ranging sound.
Tiffany Day
Tiffany Day's "Halo" marks a striking artistic turn as her second studio album, with 13 tracks and eight singles tied to its rollout. The record is candid and reflective, digging into insecurity, anxiety, and the pressure of navigating early fame in Los Angeles.
Slayyyter
Slayyyter's "WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA" is her third studio album, a 14-track release pairing adrenaline-fueled production with autobiographical storytelling. It pulls from her Midwest upbringing while capturing the frustrations and ambitions of an independent pop disruptor.
Effie
Effie brings together "Sad Girl" emotion, hyperpop energy, and Y2K-inspired production. Her single "d☆ct (soccer banger)" combines catchy melodies with a glossy, high-energy sound built for repeat plays.
Hyperpop thrives because it refuses to stay in one lane. These six artists show how the genre evolves into something more personal, more polished, and still completely unpredictable.
