Rising pop artist Sonia Stein returns with her shimmering new single “Hell Ride,” a hook-driven anthem that sets the stage for her forthcoming EP, arriving March 20.
From the first listen, “Hell Ride” locks in with bright guitars, crisp production and a soaring chorus that feels built for repeat spins. Channeling the melodic polish of HAIM and the glossy punch of The Aces, the track pairs infectious energy with emotional intensity. Stein’s crystal-clear vocals glide over the production as she dives headfirst into the thrill of obsessive love, delivering the striking lyric: “what you do to me should be criminal / cause life without you is one bad hell ride.”
Stein describes the song as an exploration of devotion pushed beyond comfort. Leaning into the character at the heart of the track, she embraces the drama and indulgence of feelings that once felt too raw to voice. The result is bold, playful and emotionally charged, capturing a version of love that is messy, magnetic and impossible to ignore.
Ahead of the EP release, Stein will perform an intimate session-style show aboard a canal boat in Maida Vale on February 18. The special performance will see her share songs from the upcoming project with a select audience of fans and industry guests. Seven months pregnant, Stein steps into this next chapter glowing and creatively energized, documenting how pregnancy is reshaping her voice, breath and connection to performance.
Born in Berlin and raised across Poland, Boston, New York and London, Stein’s global journey has shaped her expansive sound. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she later connected with producer Liam Howe, leading to a string of acclaimed EPs and a growing international audience. With millions of streams and performances spanning Glastonbury to major arena tours alongside Dido, James Arthur and Lucy Spraggan, Stein continues to build momentum.
With “Hell Ride,” Sonia Stein delivers a confident, high-gloss pop moment that feels both intimate and cinematic, signaling an exciting new era as her next EP approaches.