Forget the neon glow of festival stages\u2014Neon Pony is taking her one-of-a-kind performances to places where the stars provide the spotlight and the earth provides the bassline.<\/p>\n
The hybrid DJ, drummer and vocalist today launched an ambitious new series, Beats in Hidden Retreats<\/em>. The project takes her signature mix of live drumming, vocals and electronic music far beyond the typical stage, placing it in remote landscapes where technology and tradition collide.<\/p>\n Filmed in sacred, awe-inspiring locations worldwide, each hourlong episode showcases Neon Pony’s unique artistry while celebrating indigenous culture and natural beauty. Drawing on her Apache heritage, she blends ageless rhythms with modern beats to deliver performances as visually arresting as they are sonically powerful.<\/p>\n “I’ve been playing music my whole life, receiving my first drum kit at 10, so music creation has always been a vital part of my existence,” she explains. “My parents are incredibly huge music enthusiasts so I\u2019ve grown up with everyone from Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Prince, Depeche Mode, Nirvana, Led Zepplin, Nine Inch Nails, DJ Shadow and so on. Risk-takers always inspired me and musicians that told stories through their music while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of what can be created through it. My heart feels the most full when I\u2019m traveling into the unknown.”<\/p>\n Her custom-built drum kit, equipped with integrated lights that pulse to the music, transforms each location into a living, breathing concert space.<\/p>\n