SOPHIE
Everything published on Viyolens under SOPHIE — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Essential Hyperpop Albums Explained
Five records that explain the genre better than any description could, played in order, from a 2017 mixtape to a 2023 major-label follow-up.
The Best Hyperpop Songs Right Now
Some genres are better explained through six minutes of listening than six paragraphs of description. Here are the seven tracks that do the job.
A Beginner's Guide to Hyperpop
Pop music turned up past a sensible limit: here is a clear, honest beginner's guide to what the genre actually is and where to start listening.
The History of Hyperpop
From sped-up nightcore edits and a London art-pop label to a Spotify playlist and a genuine chart presence: the real story, in order.
The Best Hyperpop Artists to Know
From A. G. Cook's studio to Charli XCX's chart run: the honest rundown of the artists who actually built and broke this sound.
