Internet Music Genres Quiz

Based on the content, how might social media platforms like Spotify influence the net worth and popularity of artists in hyperpop and digicore genres?

• By providing exposure and streaming revenue, increasing their net worth and popularity.

• By limiting their music to only paid users, reducing their popularity.

• By focusing only on classical artists, ignoring hyperpop and digicore.

• By removing all independent artists from playlists.

Which of the following is NOT a record label or artist that influenced the creation of hyperpop?

• PC MUSIC

• Charli XCX & SOPHIE

• 100 Gecs

• Reckless Records

Which artist/group was heavily influential in forming the 2020s hyperpop sound?

• 100 gecs

• The Beatles

• Daft Punk

• Radiohead

What are some examples of shared cultural touchstones commonly found in hyperpop lyrics?

• Ancient myths and legends

• Technology, memes, and Gen Z media

• Political speeches

• Nature and wildlife

How did hyperpop and digicore artists typically collaborate?

• By meeting in person at local venues

• By working independently and never referencing each other

• By meeting online, forming collectives, and referencing each other's music

• By only performing live concerts together

A songwriter who draws inspiration from their friends’ music and lyrics may experience what impact on their own lyrical material?

• Their lyrics may reflect similar themes or styles as their friends.

• Their lyrics will only focus on political issues.

• Their lyrics will be exactly the same as their friends'.

• Their lyrics will be strictly about technology.

Strategically analyze why referencing artists like Charli XCX and SOPHIE in hyperpop lyrics might be important for the genre’s identity.

• It helps the genre remain anonymous

• It creates a sense of community and shared influence

• It discourages new artists from joining

• It limits the genre’s musical diversity

Self-referential lyrics contribute to the identity of the hyperpop scene by:

• Making the music more accessible to mainstream audiences.

• Creating a sense of exclusivity and reinforcing community identity.

• Focusing on traditional storytelling methods.

• Avoiding references to other artists or works.

What is the significance of the following repeated lyrics to DJ RE:CODE’s “SUPERPOP!”: "We all up next, can't escape it / Lizzy Szabo's new favorites"

• Lizzy Szabo is a collaborator of Charli XCX

• Lizzy Szabo is a fellow hyperpop artist

• Lizzy Szabo is a Spotify employee responsible for curating the Hyperpop playlist

• Lizzy Szabo is a label executive

Which is NOT a way non-musical scenemakers contribute to the music scene?

• Creating spaces where artists can share, create, and discuss music

• Interviewing, reviewing, and reporting on artists and projects in the hyperpop scene

• Designing cover art and fashion pieces for musicians

• Mixing audio tracks and performing live concerts