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Poppy Announces Groundbreaking Collaboration and Short Film Project Following Negative Spaces Success
Genre-blending artist Poppy has officially announced a groundbreaking new project following the success of her critically acclaimed 2024 album Negative Spaces and her 2025 North American tour, They’re All Around Us. In a surprise statement posted across her social media platforms, Poppy revealed she is launching a bold new short film project, accompanied by a high-profile musical collaboration that fans have long speculated about.
The short film, described as “a surreal, sonic descent into the subconscious,” will reportedly explore themes of isolation, identity, and digital duality. Poppy has hinted that the film will be paired with an original EP, featuring all-new tracks that expand on the dark, experimental tones introduced in Negative Spaces.
What’s sending shockwaves through the fanbase is the confirmation that the project includes a collaboration with an iconic figure in the alternative/industrial scene—rumored to be either Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails or Grimes, though Poppy has not revealed the artist yet. The announcement came with a cryptic teaser video: glitching visuals, whispered vocals, and the words “The transmission begins soon.”
In her post, Poppy stated, “This is the next evolution. Not just music. Not just a film. A signal.”
The short film is set to debut at a major international festival this summer, with a global digital release to follow. Fans can also expect limited-edition physical releases and immersive livestream experiences tied to the project.
Known for constantly reinventing her sound and aesthetic, Poppy’s latest move reinforces her status as one of music’s most unpredictable and innovative creators. With this announcement, she once again blurs the lines between art, music, and performance—leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next tr
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