Madeline Stepien is a composer and sound artist based in New York City. Her work explores sound as a tool of perceptual and emotional manipulation. Operating under the alias “pent” from 2020-2024, she developed her practice through a plethora of live performances and recorded material that range from live interventions in club environments to fixed media installations. She has performed at Moma PS1, Roulette Intermedium, Pioneer Works, Sculpture Center, Emily HarveyFoundation, Knockdown Center, Sustain Release Festival, Dripping Festival, and Public Records.