Pharmakon is the solo project of American noise and industrial musician Margaret Chardiet, based in New York City. She creates intense, confrontational music that blends harsh noise, power electronics, and industrial elements with visceral vocal performances. Pharmakon has released several critically acclaimed albums on Sacred Bones Records, including 'Abandon' and 'Bestial Burden'. Her live performances are known for their physically immersive and often unsettling nature, frequently involving direct audience interaction. She is regarded as a significant figure in the contemporary underground noise and experimental music scene.