Poni Reimagines Despair In Her Sinister “Hellscape” EP

Poni explores existence's darkest corners and brings them to light in her pensive new EP, Hellscape.

Out now via Rezz's HypnoVizion imprint, the three-track EP is Poni's second of the year and follows the February release of her debut, Powerless. Replete with dark, entrancing beats, it explores themes of torment and resignation through alluring and skillful sound design.

"Leeches" with Satin Puppets opens the EP on an eerie note as a siren-like voice draws us in. The vocals then switch to grating and graphic before a symphonic drop bursts with the intent of dragging us right down into Poni's Hellscape. Once we've entered, she makes her intentions clear with "Leave You In The Dark," a track that hypnotizes with alluring vocals by Notelle and a bold, stomping beat.

"Conceptual Reality" then closes out the EP on a spectacular note as Poni makes her vocal debut. Considering the thought of Hellscape's darkness being her new reality, she turns heel on the EP's earlier hopelessness and channels it into power. 

Listen to Hellscape below or find it on your favorite streaming platform here.