Sophie Powers

Powers was born in Toronto on July 29, 2004.^[1] She began writing her own songs at an early age. She began her professional musical career at age 16 with the release of the rock ballad "Lonely Army" on April 30, 2021 through Set Records.^[2][3] That same year, Powers moved from Toronto to Los Angeles.^[1][4]

In 2021, Powers released a cover of "Heart-Shaped Box" by Nirvana.^[5] The songs "1 Thing" (featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens),^[6] "Life Goes On!!",^[7] "Greed" (featuring De'wayne),^[8] "Clearview" (featuring Noahfinnce),^[9] and "U Love It" (featuring $atori Zoom)^[10] where released as singles and featured on her debut EP, Red In Revenge. The EP was released on May 20, 2022.^[9][11] Powers toured the U.S. with Noahfinnce from May to June 2022.^[11] The single, "U Love It" was remixed by producer Danny L Harle.^[12]

In 2023, Powers collaborated with Syko on the single, "Lipmosh".^[13] In 2023 and 2024, Powers released the singles, "Nosebleed",^[14] "Bathroom Floor",^[15] "Better on Mute" (featuring Chandler Leighton),^[16] "Obsessed" (featuring Ashley Sienna),^[17] "Woah!!", (featuring kets4eki),^[18][19] and "Awesome" (featuring Baby Tate).^[18][20] These singles were all featured on her second EP, Glitch: Lvl 1,^[18] which was released on July 12, 2024.^[19] The EP was a departure from the pop-punk of Powers' earlier music, replacing it with hyperpop and glitchpop.^[21] With the release of Glitch: Lvl 1 came Powers' first headline tour to promote the EP.^[19] In June 2024, Powers also collaborated with New Zealand based metal singer Vana on the song "PlayBoi." ^[22] In August 2024, Powers collaborated with Canadian singer/producer Grimes for "Obsessed (Grimes DJ Edit)".^[23] In January 2025, Powers released the single, "Goals".^[24]

As part of the 25th anniversary of Gloomy Bear, a three-way collaboration between Gloomy Bear, ACDC Rag and Powers released a collection that blended chaotic-cute aesthetic with punk-infused style.^[25] On April 4, 2025, Powers released the single "Move with Me", signaling a departure from the bubblegum aesthetic that represented the Glitch: Lvl 1 EP.^[26] On May 16, 2025, Powers released the single, "XO", featuring RJ Pasin.^[27] On June 20, 2025, Powers released the single "Head Empty No Thoughts".^[28]

Also in 2025, Powers participated in the 23rd season of American Idol. Her audition was a marketing stunt in which she performed a joke song called "STFU" in an attempt to drive traffic to her released music.^{[29][30][31][32]} Since the release of "STFU", Powers has had an increase in popularity in South Korea. She was featured on an official remix to the Illit song "Jellyous"^[33] and co-wrote "Gotcha (Baddest Eros)" for Ive as well as "Reality Hurts" with Nmixx.^[34] On September 26, 2025, she released the single "Muddy".^[35] On October 31, 2025, Powers released the single, "Spiderwebs".^[36]

On December 19, 2025, Powers released the single, "Popoff".^[37] On February 26, 2026, she released the Y2K-inspired single "Klepto," a collaboration with Chinese singer and rapper Lexie Liu.^[38]

Powers' music draws from various genres, including hyperpop,^[1][21] pop-punk,^[21][39] electropop,^[40] hip-hop,^[21] pop rock,^[6] glitchpop,^[21] alternative pop,^[19] and avant-pop,^[41] with elements of dance,^[1] industrial,^[4] and emo.^[1]