Simlish

A member of the PC Gamer team discovered the band Paramore through the Simlish version of their song "Pressure" in The Sims 2. The inclusion of Simlish music began with Depeche Mode's "Suffer Well" in the 2006 expansion, Open for Business, and has featured various artists such as Barenaked Ladies, Hot Chip, Lily Allen, Katy Perry, Charlie XCX, Lizzo, and Glass Animals. Katy Perry recorded "Hot N Cold" for The Sims 2 expansion pack, Apartment Life, and later contributed to a themed stuff pack in The Sims 3. The Sims 4 includes over 100 Simlish tracks, showcasing both classic and contemporary music, with the Life and Death expansion introducing British indie rock band The Last Dinner Party. The franchise continues to integrate pop culture through its unique musical offerings.