Review: "Gone" - Zosia
- Hanna Hathaway
- Jun 2
- 2 min read
Zosia’s “Gone” is an existential take on a cyber horror-pop sound that eerily asserts the dangers of a fantastical spiral. This love-laced, pop infused, crisis track explores the politics of disappearing. She starts with “we’ve been drinking tonic/ to bury something bitter” which foreshadows Zosia’s instinct, “I don’t think we’re safe here”. Themes of the forgotten, stale memories, and self-loss laser through the curious electro-pop beat that carries catastrophe. Zosia critiques: “they’ll eat up your beauty/ but one day they won’t need it anymore,” and “what if love cannot save us tonight,” acknowledging unrealistic social standards while challenging cliche solutions. In addition to this, she makes a statement about insensitivity, where she’s “just a casualty” and they’ll bury her “body without memory”, flushed with a reclamation of once-feared absence. Altogether, she brings an uncanny attentiveness to the absence of life that’s quilted with intense production and otherworldly vocals.
“Gone” is a feminine, metallic, synth-pop crossing of vibes like The Cramps and Cannons, complete with Zosia’s unique ideas. The intro lusts after disaster with a heartbeat drum and soft electro-pop darts dampened by buzzing vocals. Zosia’s voice hints at dystopia with deep, brushing verses that communicate doom. The chorus unleashes an infectious, synth-pop twang that must be replayed. Lightweight vibrato in this section also contributes to a more pop-like sound to distract from the haunting plot. The ending sound mirrors Zosia’s chant as she builds up vocals for another round of the chorus that introduces an abrupt ending. Zosia’s foggy voice unmistakably matches the exigence of this track as she harnesses the uncertainty of death and twists it into an introspective, ethereal hit.
Zosia is a singer/songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles who enjoys creating music that explores existential topics paired with vivid sounds. Earlier on, Zosia anticipated becoming like Britney Spears, writing bubblegum pop songs at 9 years old. However, her talent cultivated a new sound that inspired her to claim her Polish grandmother’s name and write about chaos in the world. Along with textile pieces, Zosia likes to create cover art and lyric videos that correspond to the stories in her songs. Her debut EP, “Symptoms of Nature” was released in 2021 following her completion of a college class about death. Zosia’s dark, entrancing sound is ultra-promising, and I'm eager to see what she does next!
Written By Hanna Hathaway
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