Sophie Powers

Glamour, Grit, and the Future of Pop

By HQ

Photos by Sophia Liv

At just 21, Sophie Powers is shaping pop music’s future with unapologetic defiance. The Toronto-born, Los Angeles-based sonic disruptor returns with “muddy,” a bold, genre-bending single that dives headfirst into the chaotic beauty of desire, connection, and self-exploration. The track is a far cry from bubblegum pop — it's industrial, grungy, and daring, layered with Sophie's signature swagger and unmistakable bite. Her voice cuts through the noise, not just sonically, but culturally.

With over 80 million streams, Sophie has already carved out a distinct space where fashion, music, and radical honesty collide. Known for her cyber-apocalyptic aesthetic and “no rules” creative ethos, she’s collaborated with names like Grimes, Dillon Francis, Baby Tate, and even Japanese streetwear legends like Gloomy Bear and ACDC RAG. She’s also taken over stages alongside YUNGBLUD, Waterparks, and recently performed at Warped Tour, Slam Dunk Festival, and Seoul’s One Universe Festival, right before Charli XCX.

But Sophie isn’t just pushing boundaries — she’s demolishing them. A singer, songwriter, and fashion designer in full command of her vision, her music is a lifeline for misfits and creatives who feel too much and speak too loudly. Her recent crossover into K-pop with ILLIT on “jellyous” shows she's not just watching global pop culture — she’s shaping it.

We caught up with Sophie ahead of the release of “muddy” to talk vulnerability, rebellion, and what it means to reinvent pop from the inside out.

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