Sophie Powers

Sophie Powers
Powers performing in July 2025
Powers performing in July 2025
Background information
Born
Sophie Anne Luborsky

(2004-07-29) July 29, 2004
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • fashion designer
Years active2021–present
Labels
Websitesophiepowers.com

Sophie Anne Luborsky (born July 29, 2004), known professionally as Sophie Powers, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and fashion designer. She is known for her genre-blending musical style, combining elements of pop-punk and hyperpop music. She has released two EPs, Red In Revenge (2022) and Glitch: Lvl 1 (2024). In 2025, Powers participated in the 23rd season of American Idol by performing a joke song called "STFU" as a marketing stunt.

Career

Powers was born in Toronto on July 29, 2004.[1] 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]

Sophie Powers performing in 2024

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] 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]

Musical style

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]

Discography

EPs

Title EP details
Red In Revenge
  • Released: May 20, 2022
  • Label: Set Records
  • Formats: CD, LP, DL
Glitch: Lvl 1
  • Released: July 12, 2024
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Formats: CD, LP, DL

Awards and nominations

Berlin Music Video Awards

The Berlin Music Video Awards is an international festival that promotes the art of music videos.

Year Nominated work Award Result Ref.
2026 "Move With Me" Best Experimental Nominated [42]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Collar, Matt. "Sophie Powers AllMusic Bio". AllMusic. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  2. ↑ "The FYI News Bulletin". Billboard Canada. May 20, 2021. Archived from the original on April 21, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ Rabinowitz, Chloe (April 30, 2021). "Sophie Powers Releases Debut Single 'Lonely Army'". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on May 8, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Sophie Powers Glamour, Grit, and the Future of Pop". tmrwmagazine. Archived from the original on November 16, 2025. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Heart-Shaped Box - Sophie Powers". AllMusic. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Sarah Jae Leiber (July 22, 2021). "Sophie Powers & Kellin Quinn Unveil Music Video for '1 Thing'". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on July 22, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ Sloman, Christine (August 20, 2021). "Sophie Powers doesn't let a guy get her down on "Life Goes On!!"". Melodic Mag. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Sophie Powers, De'wayne Greed - Single". Dork. Archived from the original on April 30, 2025. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  9. 1 2 Roberts, Rachel (May 19, 2022). "EP review: Sophie Powers – Red In Revenge". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  10. ↑ Carter, Emily (February 18, 2022). "Sophie Powers unveils empowering new single U Love It". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on February 18, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  11. 1 2 Lane, Kwase (May 20, 2022). "Sophie Powers shares debut EP 'Red In Revenge'—listen". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  12. ↑ Major, Michael (April 14, 2022). "Sophie Powers Releases 'U Love It' (Danny L Harle Remix)". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Sophie Powers – Lipmosh (2023) Track profile". Dork. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
  14. ↑ Vigil, Dom (March 31, 2023). "Sophie Powers Drops New Track, "Nosebleed"". Prelude Press. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  15. ↑ Vigil, Dom (June 9, 2023). "Sophie Powers Shares New Single, "Bathroom Floor"". Prelude Press. Archived from the original on June 9, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  16. ↑ Martinez, Olivia (January 27, 2024). "Sophie Powers Transforms Self-Deprecation into Empowerment in "Better on Mute" (ft. Chandler Leighton)". Atwood Magazine. Archived from the original on April 26, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Sophie Powers - Obsessed (feat. Ashley Sienna) [Official Visualizer]". Dork. Archived from the original on May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  18. 1 2 3 "Sophie Powers - Glitch: Lvl 1 Album Profile". Dork. Archived from the original on May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  19. 1 2 3 4 Hatfield, Amanda (May 10, 2024). "Sophie Powers announces new EP & tour, shares "Woah!!" ft. kets4eki". BrooklynVegan. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  20. ↑ Vigil, Dom (June 14, 2024). "Sophie Powers & Baby Tate Release New Single, "Awesome"". Prelude Press. Archived from the original on September 6, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  21. 1 2 3 4 5 Lee, Kaiana (August 17, 2024). "Come to Hyperpop Heaven with Sophie Powers in 'Glitch: Lvl 1'". Pleaser Magazine. Archived from the original on April 29, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Vana Track Catalogue". Song Stats. Archived from the original on May 29, 2026. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  23. ↑ Tyler Damara Kelly (August 4, 2024). "Sophie Powers joins forces with Grimes for "Obsessed (Grimes DJ Edit)"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Sophie Powers Drops New Single "Goals" – A Bold Declaration of Emotion and Empowerment". ArtistRack. January 29, 2025. Archived from the original on April 25, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2026.
  25. ↑ Princen, Gill (February 20, 2025). "Sophie Powers Crashes Into Tokyo". Yokogao Magazine. Archived from the original on March 6, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  26. ↑ Sloman, Christine (April 4, 2025). "Sophie Powers starts a new era with "Move with Me"". Melodic Mag. Archived from the original on April 20, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  27. ↑ Sloman, Christine (May 16, 2025). "Sophie Powers unites with RJ Pasin for "XO"". Melodic Mag. Archived from the original on June 17, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  28. ↑ Sloman, Christine (June 20, 2025). "Sophie Powers has the worst date ever on "head empty no thoughts"". Melodic Mag. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  29. ↑ Childers, Chad (March 17, 2025). "Warped Tour First-Timer Auditions on 'American Idol' With Profanity-Laced Song". Loudwire. Archived from the original on April 4, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  30. ↑ Ramirez, Christina Dugan (March 17, 2025). "'American Idol' judges 'mortified' after contestant tells everyone to 'shut the f--- up'". Fox News. Archived from the original on March 17, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  31. ↑ "Sophie Powers, "STFU" Girl From American Idol, Shares New Single "Move with Me"". Stereogum. April 4, 2025. Archived from the original on April 29, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  32. ↑ Norwin, Alyssa (June 9, 2025). "What Happened to Sophie Powers on 'American Idol'?". TV Insider. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  33. ↑ Singh, Surej (August 4, 2025). "ILLIT enlist Sophie Powers for new version of 'Jellyous'". NME. Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  34. ↑ "Pop Powerhouse Sophie Powers Spins Strength From Struggle With Explosive New Single "Spiderwebs"". That Eric Alper. October 31, 2025. Archived from the original on October 31, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  35. ↑ Bintliff, Amber (September 30, 2025). "Sophie Powers embraces darker side of herself with bold new single "Muddy"". Melodic Magazine. Archived from the original on April 29, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  36. ↑ Taylor, Steven (October 31, 2025). "Sophie Powers Shares Bold New Single & Video "Spiderwebs"". music.mxdwn. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  37. ↑ Stoddard, Cait (December 29, 2025). "Sophie Powers - Popoff". Fem Music. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  38. ↑ Stoddard, Cait (February 26, 2026). "Sophie Powers Teams Up With Lexie Liu For Collaborative New Single & Video "Klepto"". mxdwn Music. Archived from the original on April 29, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  39. ↑ Cooper, Ali (February 16, 2022). "At 17, pop-punk newcomer Sophie Powers is already establishing her identity". Alternative Press. Archived from the original on April 25, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  40. ↑ Rincon, Skyy (April 4, 2025). "Sophie Powers Explores Glitchy Electro-Pop Paradise On New Single "Move With Me"". music.mxdwn. Archived from the original on April 4, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  41. ↑ de Moura, Naomi (April 11, 2025). "Sophie Powers ushers in a bold new era with "Move With Me"". Verge Magazine. Archived from the original on March 13, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  42. ↑ "Berlin Music Video Awards Nominees 2026". Berlin Music Video Awards. Archived from the original on April 13, 2026. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
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