Ponura

Ponura is a multidisciplinary artist hailing from Ukraine, whose haunting electronic soundscape and evocative audiovisual works have drawn attention across the rising European alternative music scene. Emerging from Kyiv’s underground, Ponura crafts immersive experiences that blend spacious darkwave, ambient textures, and intimate vocals, often exploring themes of vulnerability, alienation, and resilience against the backdrop of turbulent times. Her projects move fluidly between music production, visual art, and performance, channeling the emotional currents of post-Soviet youth and the complexities of contemporary Ukrainian identity.

Deeply connected to her roots, Ponura has collaborated with various local and international musicians, visual artists, and cultural collectives, all while maintaining a distinctly personal voice characterized by raw minimalism and poetic lyricism. With music that oscillates between melancholic introspection and gentle empowerment, Ponura continues to forge a unique creative path and resonate with audiences both in Ukraine and globally.