These subtle cues preserve the authenticity and realism of the voice.
What defines the whisperpop style is an emphasis on breaths and sibilant consonants like P’s, K’s and T’s. Since sibilant consonants are most emphasized while whispering, this gives the sound a sense of physical proximity to the listener. The whisperpop style typically leaves in breaths and audible nonvocal mouth noises like the smacking of lips. These subtle cues preserve the authenticity and realism of the voice. Additionally, whispering can be an auditory trigger for an ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) sensation of tingling. This gives whispery vocals a unique, pleasurable quality. This feature of whisperpop is particularly modish because ASMR has become popular on Youtube and social media platforms like TikTok over the past few years.