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<p><i></i></p></div></div></div></div></header></div></body></html>";s:4:"text";s:39087:"SOPHIE’s hyperpop influence is more apparent on some of these tracks than others, yet the influence is apparent to anyone who recognizes key elements of SOPHIE’s music. The sound is ever-changing; its maximalist approach to pop music makes it fascinatingly avant-garde. Sophie was a stellar producer, a visionary, a reference. SOPHIE, the Scottish, avant-garde musician has died from an accidental fall early Saturday morning, according to a representative. “I really like the Monomachine for two things. And I think it’s a very valid challenge — just as valid as who can be the most raw emotionally.”. You have the futuristic pop chops of XCX and Cook alongside the more esoteric underground electronics of artists such as Arca and – a former PC Music affiliate – SOPHIE, … It’s impossible not to hear the artist in the chaos of queer acts like 100 gecs or Black Dresses, while younger, emerging artists like hyperpop prankster Fraxiom admitted how much they owe their success to SOPHIE. Artists like Arca, Dorian Electra, Kim Petras, SOPHIE and Laura Les, each trans or nonbinary themselves, currently lead the loosely-defined genre. With the Monomachine, it became second nature for SOPHIE to render the sounds of balloons, bubbles, latex, and more. “‘That, to me, is an interesting challenge, musically and artistically. Although seemingly nonsensical upon first listen, the genre is anything but. Revisit a handful of SOPHIE’s most beloved songs below, and see what the artist saw here. In this landscape, SOPHIE released BIPP, a single that instantly drew attention and acclaim from critics. SOPHIE’s hyperpop influence is more apparent on some of these tracks than others, yet the influence is apparent to anyone who recognizes key elements of SOPHIE’s music. The experimental and pop-facing elements of SOPHIE's work often went hand-in-hand; for every Arca or Shygirl collab there was another with Madonna or Vince Staples, for every trap arms banger like "MSMSMSM" there was a five-part ambient remix of "Infatuation." Here are six hyperpop artists you need to know. Your music and production brought me so much joy! “She will always be here with us.”. SOPHIE’s ability to warp and bend generated noises to sound like real materials is SOPHIE’s rejection of the pressure to employ obsolete, outdated sounds and instruments from music from the latter half of the twentieth century. the world and our community has lost a beautiful soul pic.twitter.com/Nxbvx3hsSU. But your fans will never forget you, and as of today you have a new fan - R.I.P. Thank you for the creations you left us with in this world, #RestInPower SOPHIE! It was the music, not the body, that defined the artist, and even the music was beyond definition. It was around the time of Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides’ release that SOPHIE came out as a trans woman, telling PAPER, “An embrace of the essential idea of transness changes everything because it means there’s no longer an expectation based on the body you were born into, or how your life should play out and how it should end. Your email address will not be published. “Tragically our beautiful Sophie passed away this morning after a terrible accident,” the full statement from Transgressive and Future Classic reads. With an artist as monolithic and innovative as SOPHIE, it seems almost impossible to examine all that the visionary’s sound and ethos have influenced. ... Top 10 Best Sophie Turner Moments. By 2015, SOPHIE had become one of the most highly sought-after producers and songwriters of the moment. SOPHIE's new vision wasn't purely theoretical. The signature hyperpop SOPHIE sound was plucked from underground obscurity and subsequently enlisted to a number of artists’ work, including rapper Vince Staples’ Big Fish Theory album in which SOPHIE’s bubbly and neon sound can be heard on tracks such as “745” and “Yeah Right.” Trans artists figure prominently among hyperpop’s elite, defining its sound and acting as the faces of the genre. As hyperpop grows in popularity, so do the trans musicians it houses. Through hyperpop, an anti-genre of-the-internet style that SOPHIE inspired, it's easy to imagine many of the artist's ideas surviving and evolving for the long haul. Born …  Ranging from slow synthesized sonics to harsh and surreal hyperkinetic beats, SOPHIE’s music operates within modern pop to both pay homage to it and critique it, while simultaneously transcending the genre barriers altogether. Sophie Xeon, known professionally as Sophie, was a Scottish Grammy-nominated musician and producer known for her electronic hyperpop music.. Died: … By 2015, SOPHIE had become one of the most highly sought-after producers and songwriters of the moment. Before the artist’s unexpected death at 34 on Jan. 31, Sophie had pioneered the hyperpop subgenre — a radical blend of trance, electronic and hip hop music — and collaborated frequently with pop stars like Charli XCX. SOPHIE’s ascension beyond genre was incredibly impactful on hyperpop, and the musician’s impact on the expansion of music collectively is perpetuated through collaborations with a wide variety of modern musicians. Countless other smaller trans and enby artists push it forward, diversifying hyperpop’s sound and expanding its influence throughout the internet. She was 34. Artists like Arca, Dorian Electra, Kim Petras, SOPHIE and Laura Les, each trans or nonbinary themselves, currently lead the loosely-defined genre. She was 34. SOPHIE preferred to not be referred to with the use of pronouns. A brief Google will reveal hushed, reverent PC Music forum threads in which users dig up obscure SOPHIE gems from as far back as 2008. And while trans people have always been active in the music world, their sudden rise to prominence feels revolutionary. Countless other smaller trans and enby artists push it forward, diversifying hyperpop’s sound and expanding its influence throughout the internet. To do so, SOPHIE superimposed the producer’s signature material noises in place of pop’s text repetition and the “‘millennial whoop.”’. The Age of Hyperpop. Those are open-ended questions with unknowable answers, but Sophie had ideas. Her representative released a statement saying “she had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell.” ... SOPHIE has released five separate singles with corresponding B-sides, totaling only 10 official tracks. Eventually, often through collaboration with PC Music, a record label founded by experimental musician A.G. Cook, this music would converge into the trend today referred to many as “hyperpop.”. In addition to these accomplishments, she also pioneered a maximalist subgenre of pop, dance and electronic that is now commonly known as hyperpop. SOPHIE was only 34 years old. The album’s manipulation of sound simultaneously challenges the limitations of the gender binary, which is an inseparable element of SOPHIE’s music. The labels announced early Saturday that SOPHIE “had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell.” The musician died at approximately 4 a.m. in Athens, Greece, a representative confirmed to Pitchfork. Artists like SOPHIE, Charli XCX, Rina Sawayama and Grimes had been busy innovating a new and unique pop music sound for years. Sophie was known for her synthesised and "hyperkinetic" take on pop music, and came to prominence with singles such as "Bipp" (2013) and "Lemonade" (2014). We need to honor and respect her memory and legacy. Hyperpop would not sound the way it does today without the groundbreaking innovations of SOPHIE and PC Music founder Cook. You were one of the most innovative, dynamic, and warm persons I had the pleasure of working with at 2019 ?@southbankcentre? Record labels Transgressive and Future Classic said in a statement, “True to her spirituality, she had climbed […] The artists who SOPHIE pioneered the way for and produced for are up there with some of the most acclaimed artists releasing today; Kim Petras, Let’s Eat Grandma, Vince Staples, Flume, Slayyyter. The most immediately recognizable impact is on the hyperpop genre. The genre that Sophie helped spawn is an over-the-top mix of EDM and conventional pop marked by cluttered sounds, heavy synths and comically-excessive autotune. Influential, hyperpop-pioneering artist and producer SOPHIE has died after suffering a fatal accident, according to Transgressive Records and Future Classic. And while trans people have always been active in the music world, their sudden rise to prominence feels revolutionary. We lost a shining light.. at a loss for words, thank you SOPHIE. The song would later appear as the opening track on Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides, SOPHIE’s critically beloved debut album, released in June 2018. You will always be remembered as a true game changer, powerful presence and an incredibly original producer ! SOPHIE is one of three trans women, alongside Teddy Geiger and Jackie Shane, to be … Artists within this … It draws on dance and electronic music, and may blend elements of trance, emo, cloud rap, and hip hop.It first emerged in the mid-2010s and received notoriety once Spotify launched a "hyperpop" playlist in August 2019. © 2021 Paste Media Group. SOPHIE played among the futurisms spawned from ... that left-field hyperpop sound that wouldn’t exist without SOPHIE. The Age of Hyperpop. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks you'll love. SOPHIE had just shared new music this past week: an Autechre remix of “BIPP” backed with “UNISIL,” a previously unreleased track from the PRODUCT sessions. The star passed suddenly on Sunday morning in Athens, Greece after falling from a building while trying to get a better view of Saturday’s full moon. She reportedly passed after falling from the balcony of her apartment in Athens, Greece. Nameless and faceless, SOPHIE was an entity of art devoid of any physical form. Influential, hyperpop-pioneering artist and producer SOPHIE has died after suffering a fatal accident, according to Transgressive Records and Future Classic. “I’m rather fixated on this idea of a monophonic, elastic, full frequency range morphing composition,” SOPHIE said. French superstar Christine and the Queens paid tribute on Twitter, saying SOPHIE was “a stellar producer, a visionary, a reference. Artists like Slayyyter, LIZ, Rina Sawyama, and Dorian Electra have all reappropriated various strands of Y2K pop sounds for the current age. I can’t believe she is gone. It’s hard to put into words what the loss of SOPHIE means for the world. The artist’s death at the age of 34 last weekend leaves an abyss in the world of music, which SOPHIE touched at every level, collaborating with underground icons and A-listers alike. Top 10 Marina and the Diamonds Songs. Hyperpop is a microgenre characterized by an absurd and maximalist take on popular music. In the early 2000s, Sophie moved to Berlin amid the electronic music craze, joining a dance-pop collective called Motherland. Hyperpop isn’t just found and shared on the internet: it’s shaped by it too. The family thank everyone for their love and support and request privacy at this devastating time.”. Sophie was different you ain’t never seen somebody in the studio smoking a cigarette in a leather bubble jacket just making beats not saying one word. But then, the widely-pegged future sound of 2013 would simply have become the present… and then what? pic.twitter.com/3kyRl1KabY, This SOPHIE news really sucks… aside from being a literal genius she was just a genuinely caring person. One of the best young artists attached to this brand of hyperpop is That Kid, a Denver singer who blends and filters bubblegum pop and 2000s R&B aesthetics through a distinctly 2020 lens. She was 34. “For me, transness is taking control to bring your body more in line with your soul and spirit so the two aren’t fighting against each other and struggling to survive,” SOPHIE said in an interview with Paper Magazine in 2018. SOPHIE’s debut studio album, Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides, was released in June of 2018. On January 30th at 4:30 am, SOPHIE died in Athens, Greece where the artist had been living. By Faceshifting, we’re exploring themes of gender and SOPHIE’s interest in transhumanism underneath hyperpop beats once more. Beyond influencing individual artists, Sophie and collaborator A. G. Cook ushered in an entirely new era of pop: hyperpop. Before the artist’s unexpected death at 34 on Jan. 31, Sophie had pioneered the hyperpop subgenre — a radical blend of trance, electronic and hip hop music — and collaborated frequently with pop stars like Charli XCX. Sophie’s full-length debut album, 2018’s Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides, revealed the spirit within the artist’s mysterious machines. In addition to finding success as a solo artist, SOPHIE was a sought-after producer who shaped the way much of pop music now sounds, working with the likes of Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Charli XCX, Vince Staples, Kim Petras and Cashmere Cat. For SOPHIE, the text was not intended to be closely examined for deeper meaning. Hyperpop didn’t spring from the ether in 2019; SOPHIE was the genre’s most dedicated pioneer. In an archived interview with Elektron Music Magazine, SOPHIE spoke on the advantages brought about by the machine. Initially, Hyperpop featured songs by 100 gecs and artists associated with PC Music, the experimental pop collective and label founded by the British … A true visionary and icon of our generation. When you look at today’s hyperpop movement, inhabited by acts like Glaive, 100 Gecs and others, you can see just one result of SOPHIE's singular career. The hyperpop community felt the weight of late avant-garde pop artist SOPHIE’s death Jan 31. SOPHIE, along with the PC Music crew, could have kept painting with the same familiar palette. an archived interview with Elektron Music Magazine, Tritons Bested by UC Riverside in Jan. 31 Contest. The artist, ... the term “hyperpop” has gone from music-crit jargon to … Top 10 Artists Successful in Multiple Decades. She was 34. pic.twitter.com/uzsv0EAWxx. The abrasive bass-heavy instrumentals and pitched-up vocals that define hyperpop seem like they would not exist without the sonic landscapes that SOPHIE first put … Hyperpop is a genre of music that combines both EDM and traditional pop. On Jan. 30, SOPHIE’s label, Transgressive, announced the musician’s passing in Athens, Greece on social media. Sophie is known for her synthesised and "hyperkinetic" take on pop music, and came to prominence with singles such as " Bipp " (2013) and " Lemonade " (2014). For both listeners and those who worked closely with SOPHIE, such a display of vulnerability was rare. […]  It’s the machine I feel most fluent working on if I have an idea for a sound. Top 10 Hyperpop Artists. she’s been at the forefront for a long time and we see her influence in every corner of music. Sophie Xeon (born 17 September 1986), better known mononymously as Sophie (stylised as SOPHIE), is a Scottish musician, record producer, singer, songwriter, and DJ. Artists within this … Many of hyperpop’s most popular new artists are still teenagers or edging into their twenties. With SOPHIE’s extensive history of collaboration and production with various musicians, it is likely that even those who have never heard the name SOPHIE have heard music touched by the producer’s contribution to modern music. I can experiment with it most quickly there.”. I’m heartbroken.Thank you Sophie Rest In Power! Hyperpop is a microgenre characterized by an absurd and maximalist take on popular music. Here are some top SOPHIE tracks to play when you’re missing the iconic producer! Before passing in January 2021, SOPHIE collaborated with artists such as Charli XCX, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, and Vince Staples. SOPHIE will be remembered for unabashedly challenging the limitations of genre and gender. The artists who SOPHIE pioneered the way for and produced for are up there with some of the most acclaimed artists releasing today; Kim Petras, Let’s Eat Grandma, Vince Staples, Flume, Slayyyter. Sketches and sound design. French superstar Christine and the Queens paid tribute on Twitter, saying SOPHIE was “a stellar producer, a visionary, a reference. PC music, similar to hyperpop music, is also associated with the LGBTQ+ community, as many of the genre’s foremost artists identify as LGBTQ+.. SOPHIE’s presence in PC music has made the artist much more than a footnote in pop music history. When I first discovered SOPHIE in 2014 they were releasing music anonymously, separating their identity from the avant garde, hyperpop sound that would soon change the pop, electronic and hip hop industries as we knew them forever. The genre puts an extreme emphasis on cuteness, femininity and intoxication. Leftfield bass would be completely different, and hyperpop may not even exist if it weren’t for SOPHIE‘s incredible work. Sophie Xeon was born in 1986 in Glasgow and a self-taught musician. Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides was nominated for a Grammy award for best dance/electronic album in 2018, losing to French electronic duo Justice’s Woman Worldwide. All Rights Reserved. Traditional family models and structures of control disappear.”. Depicted topless in front of a backdrop of clouds, some listeners interpret this as SOPHIE’s announcement of being a transgender woman. It draws on dance and electronic music, and may blend elements of trance, emo, cloud rap, and hip hop.It first emerged in the mid-2010s and received notoriety once Spotify launched a "hyperpop" playlist in August 2019. 100 Gecs. On January 30th at 4:30 am, SOPHIE died in Athens, Greece where the artist had been living. in motion. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy . Sophie Xeon, stylized as SOPHIE, was a Grammy-nominated avante garde singer and producer behind some of the biggest names in pop music. Born on Sept. 17, 1986, in Glasgow, Scotland, Sophie Xeon began releasing music as SOPHIE in 2013, with the artist’s debut compilation arriving in 2015. Artists like Slayyyter, LIZ, Rina Sawyama, and Dorian Electra have all reappropriated various strands of Y2K pop sounds for the current age. In October 2017, SOPHIE released single “It’s Okay to Cry” (which, today, is particularly apropos), the first release to feature the artist’s own image and vocals. The signature hyperpop SOPHIE sound was plucked from underground obscurity and subsequently enlisted to a number of artists’ work, including rapper Vince Staples’ Big Fish Theory album in which SOPHIE’s bubbly and neon sound can be heard on tracks such as “745” and “Yeah Right.” Vince Staples’s 2017 … Before passing in January 2021, SOPHIE collaborated with artists such as Charli XCX, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, and Vince Staples. the loss of sophie is huge. Some of our favorite artists would not make music right now without her impact. Transgressive’s artist page notes that SOPHIE had forthcoming collaborations in the works with Lady Gaga and Bibi Bourelly as well. A huge loss. Record labels Transgressive and Future Classic said in a statement, “True to her spirituality, she had climbed […] SOPHIE, the Scottish, avant-garde musician has died from an unintended fall early Saturday morning, in accordance with a consultant.On January 30th at 4:30 am, SOPHIE died in Athens, Greece the place the artist had been dwelling. She rebelled against the narrow, normative society by being an absolute triumph, both as an artist and as a woman. SOPHIE: A Beginner's Guide to a Hyperpop Mystery. rip sophie  We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Browse the top hyperpop artists to find new music. SOPHIE’s hyperpop influence is more apparent on some of these tracks than others, yet the influence is apparent to anyone who recognizes key elements of SOPHIE… As long as there is a musician intent on imagining and creating, SOPHIE’s musical precedents will continue to shape and sway the manipulation of sound. SOPHIE, the Scottish, avant-garde musician has died from an accidental fall early Saturday morning, according to a representative. This is achieved by extreme pitching and warping of both the bass and rhythm, as well as upbeat, bubbly synths. It is not an understatement to say that, without SOPHIE, the music we all know and love would not exist. Hyperpop, which typically combines glitchy production, altered vocals and intense tempos, counts SOPHIE as one of its founders. you’ll hear an artist who arrived before everyone else. Self-described as a "hyper-kinetic" take on pop music, the mysterious producer is known for featuring pitched-up vocals and lush, electronic synthesized textures. Rest easy my love pic.twitter.com/HpLEl11cE9, RIP SOPHIE. Sawayama was one of many artists who took to social media Saturday to share heartfelt remembrances of SOPHIE: RIP SOPHIE  u were the sweetest – an icon and a visionary. SOPHIE’s influence on rising artists like Rina Sawayama and glaive is clear. (the effects of the Elektron Monomachine are especially highlighted in SOPHIE… On January 30th at 4:30 am, SOPHIE … Hyperpop, which typically combines glitchy production, altered vocals and intense tempos, counts SOPHIE as one of its founders. “True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell. She was 34. Groundbreaking artist, DJ and producer Sophie Xeon, known as SOPHIE, has tragically died at the age of 34. SOPHIE told stories through vibrant and absurd musical textures, which were always equally, if not more, important than the spoken word. Sophie Xeon (17 September 1986 – 30 January 2021) better known mononymously as SOPHIE (stylised in all caps), was a Scottish musician, record producer, singer, songwriter, and DJ. It’s hard to define what exactly hyperpop is as a genre. “True to her spirituality she had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell,” the post read. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She was 34. SOPHIE was credited as one of the earliest creators of what’s now widely known as hyperpop, a purposefully genre-bending and boundary-less form of future pop. The world has lost an angel. ... the PC Music label often credited for kickstarting the surrealist takes on pop music that evolved into what we know as hyperpop today, Scottish producer SOPHIE’s trademark metallic percussion style sounds like bubblegum pop with a sinister, bass-heavy underbelly. Cherish the pioneers. SOPHIE, the Scottish, avant-garde musician has died from an accidental fall early Saturday morning, according to a representative. To do so, SOPHIE favored the Elektron Monomachine, a music synthesizer and sequencer first produced in 2004. “And don’t let the verse be deep or heartfelt cause she stopping the computer and walking outside until you get bacc on some gangsta shit,” Staples wrote. VICE journalist Eli Enis described hyperpop’s identity as “less rooted in musical genetics than it is a shared ethos of transcending genre altogether, while still operating within the context of pop.”, “I think all pop music should be about who can make the loudest, brightest thing,” SOPHIE said in a 2015 interview with Rolling Stone and Cook. The album begins with an embrace of mutual vulnerability in  “It’s Okay to Cry.” Accompanied by a self-produced music video, the single also marked the first instance in which SOPHIE’s face was used in any promotional material — the artist had existed mostly in the dark before that. Titled Product, it collected SOPHIE’s breakout singles, including “BIPP,” “LEMONADE” and “HARD,” earning the then-mysterious musician early acclaim for the compilation’s innovative, avant-garde take on pop music. SOPHIE’s approach to making music mirrors who SOPHIE was as an individual. Your light will continue to inspire so many for generations to come. if you’re not aware of what she has done then today is the day to listen to all her brilliant work. SOPHIE has earned quite a reputation over the past few years, with production credits on tracks with Charli XCX, Vince Staples, Madonna, Cashmere Cat and many other talented artists. Having been infatuated with music from a young age, pop producer SOPHIE began producing music, crafting singles, and collaborating with PC Music founder A.G. Cook in the early 2010s. Though Sophie worked more frequently with pop artists than rappers, she produced two tracks on the sonically adventurous Compton M.C. The thematic and sonic elements of the album arguably place it as the largest opportunity provided to listeners to take a glimpse into the mind and soul of SOPHIE — imperfections and all. SOPHIE has already changed music forever. Top 5 Things You Didn't Know About Sophie Turner. Required fields are marked *. Sophie Xeon, Scottish hyperpop artist and producer who stylized her artist identity as SOPHIE, died Saturday. The transgender German singer has slowly begun to break into pop music’s mainstream with a bubblegum hyperpop sound, entering through a door partially constructed by SOPHIE. balloons rubbing, bubbles popping, metal clanging, etc.) pic.twitter.com/VZ1v9UNSb5, Heartbreaking news. Influential, hyperpop-pioneering artist and producer SOPHIE has died after suffering a fatal accident, according to Transgressive Records and Future Classic. Her representative released a statement saying “she had climbed up to watch the full moon and accidentally slipped and fell.” She reportedly passed after falling from the balcony of her apartment in Athens, Greece. Your email address will not be published. I am infinitely sorry that you, SOPHIE, did not have enough time of life. SOPHIE, the Scottish, avant-garde musician has died from an accidental fall early Saturday morning, according to a representative.On January 30th at 4:30 am, SOPHIE died in Athens, Greece where the artist had been living. The genre stems mainly from club and nightcore, and consists of high levels of surrealism and confusion. Sophie Xeon, stylized as SOPHIE, was a Grammy-nominated avante garde singer and producer behind some of the biggest names in pop music. Sophie Xeon, Scottish hyperpop artist and producer who stylized her artist identity as SOPHIE, died Saturday. Sophie was one of the highest-profile transgender musicians working today, though for much of her early career, she kept her identity in the background. Before passing in January 2021, SOPHIE collaborated with artists such as Charli XCX, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, and Vince Staples. In “L.O.V.E.,” SOPHIE’s employment of droning white noise is the phonetic imitation of the pink-and-purple plastic bug on the single’s cover. ... J-Pop artists and more. As hyperpop grows in popularity, so do the trans musicians it houses. In “VYZEE,” any sense of production through musical synthesis is gone, replaced by the sound of physical materials (e.g. Sophie next released Lemonade and Hard, establishing a “hyperpop” sound that has influenced virtually every aspect of mainstream pop music since, despite being alien and uncompromising. Banana Erotica, Fallen Sex Angels and MegaBots: The Dispatch #26. One of the best young artists attached to this brand of hyperpop is That Kid, a Denver singer who blends and filters bubblegum pop and 2000s R&B aesthetics through a distinctly 2020 lens. In the past, popular music was written about trans people and about the trans … She will always be here with us. SOPHIE’s palette was growing broader, while pushing every collaborator forward — from Madonna’s fun, fluffy pop confection ‘Bitch I’m Madonna’ to Le1f’s queer rap banger ‘Koi’. On top of her vast musical repertoire, however, SOPHIE was outspoken about her identity as a transgender woman and made a … This was especially true back in 2013, when the airwaves were ruled by the glitzy, inoffensive dance-pop of artists like Katy Perry or Bruno Mars, and rap’s biggest names were Pitbull and Macklemore. The name "hyperpop" not only describes the A.G. Cook and SOPHIE sound well, but also includes some pre-PC Music artists with a similar philosophy (see Kero Kero Bonito, Yelle) and post-PC Music artists who are pushing the genre further (see Littlebabyangel, Joseph Marinetti) SOPHIE, a hyperpop genre pioneer, is known for their signature use of an Elektron Monomachine, which they compared to bubbles popping and metal clanging during their 2014 interview with Billboard. 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