Abrasive industrial beats meet ethereal nymph-like vocals. Fairy trap for the disenfranchised, blending raw aggression with haunting pop hooks.
Zheani creates a sonic world that feels like a beautiful dream being interrupted by a digital nightmare. It is a collision of high-gloss pop melodies and the jagged, rusted edges of industrial noise. One moment you are floating in a shimmering cloud of 'fairy trap' synths, and the next, you are hit with a wall of distorted 808s and visceral, throat-shredding screams. It is music that refuses to sit still, constantly oscillating between extreme vulnerability and terrifying strength.
What makes her truly distinctive is the 'nymph-alien' persona that permeates the production. Her vocal treatment often places her voice in a spectral, otherworldly space, using layering and reverb to create an ethereal atmosphere that contrasts sharply with her blunt, autobiographical lyrics. She manages to make the occult feel modern and the digital feel organic, carving out a niche that is as much about visual art and personal mythology as it is about the music itself.
Newcomers should dive into 'The Zheani Sparkes Project' or 'I Hate People on the Internet' to hear the full spectrum of her sound. These projects showcase her ability to craft infectious hooks before melting them down in a vat of industrial acid. It is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants their pop music with a side of rebellion and a heavy dose of darkness.
Zheani Isobel Sparkes (born 1993) is an Australian musician. After modelling as part of the Cara Delevingne–fronted DKNY campaign in 2014 and installing an art exhibition in Melbourne, she turned her attention to music and released six EPs between 2018 and 2023. She makes autobiographical music across a wide range of genres. One track, "Bring Wet Cunt", attracted attention after it was played uncensored on triple j and triple j Unearthed.
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