Antytila

Antytila

Music band

Genres: pop-rock

Country: Ukraine

Who Are Antytila? Band Story, Songs, and Performances

Antytila is a Ukrainian band that blends pop-rock, alternative rock, and indie rock in their music. The band combines melodic sounds with profound lyrics that touch on themes of love, inner struggles, loss, and the strength of the human spirit. Antytila’s music resonates with a wide audience, as evidenced by millions of streams and sold-out concert venues. The band has also received numerous music awards, including winning the “Songs of Unbreakable Ukraine” category in 2023 for their collaboration with Ed Sheeran on “2step.”

Antytila’s lineup:

• Taras Topolya – frontman and vocalist, who also writes the lyrics

• Serhiy Vusyk – keyboardist and arranger

• Mykhailo Chyrko – bassist

• Dmytro Zholud – guitarist

• Dmytro Vodovozov – drummer

How Antytila Started

One of Antytila’s first major breakthroughs came when they appeared on the TV show “Shans” (2007) with the song “Я не забуду першу ніч,” which brought them their first wave of popularity. The following year, the band won the grand prize at the “Pearls of the Season” music festival, and at the same time they released their debut full-length album “Будувуду,” some songs from which are still performed at the band’s concerts.

Early in their career, Antytila frequently played club gigs and performed at festivals; notably, in 2010, they embarked on a major club tour across Ukraine. Their first promotional tour, in support of their second album “Вибирай,” took place in 2011.

Top Songs and Biggest Hits

Antytila presented their first nationwide hit, “І всю ніч,” in 2012. The band subsequently added a number of hits to their discography, including “TDME (Там, де ми є)”, “Вдома,” “Вірила,” “Лови момент,” and “Фортеця Бахмут.” Among Antytila’s well-known works, a cover of the song “Люди, як кораблі” by the band Skryabin holds a special place; it took on a new sound and received widespread support from listeners.

Live performances and Tours

Antytila’s live performances are characterized by a special connection with the audience and powerful energy. The musicians fully bring out every song in their setlist on stage, thereby infusing their performances with a unique emotional intensity. Antytila’s concerts can be attended both in Ukraine and abroad. In 2025, the band performed in the U.S. and Europe, visiting Philadelphia, Chicago, Warsaw, and London. And in early 2026, they held a major nationwide tour titled “ВДОМА,” concluding it with three large-scale concerts of the same name at the Palace of Sports in Kyiv.