The Hardkiss

The Hardkiss

Music band

Genres: rock, electronic, pop

Country: Ukraine

Ukrainian Rock That Has Taken the World by Storm

The Hardkiss is a rock band from Kyiv that has gained popularity far beyond Ukraine's borders, conquered the stages of the world's most high-profile heavy music festivals, and won over millions of listeners with their music. Thanks to a bold mix of alternative rock, alternative metal, hard rock, electro rock, progressive rock, electro-pop, and synth-pop, The Hardkiss has developed a signature style that's instantly recognizable. Many of the band's tracks explore themes of love and romance, but their work also includes songs about inner struggles, personal experiences, and social issues.

Band members:

• Julia Sanina - vocals, piano;
• Valeriy Bebko - guitar, synthesizer, music production;
• Klym Lysiuk - bass, synthesizer;
• Yevgen Kibelev - drums

How Did The Hardkiss Come to Be?

Founded by Julia Sanina and Valeriy Bebko in the early 2010s, the band has come a long way - from its first releases and solo concerts in Kyiv to spectacular shows at international music festivals and big solo concert tours. Bold musical experiments, a fresh sound, and stylish visuals quickly made The Hardkiss one of the best Ukrainian rock bands in the world and earned them numerous prestigious music awards and an audience of thousands of fans.

The Band's Most Notable Releases

The Hardkiss' musical body of work is filled with powerful emotions and recognizable melodies. The breakthrough English-language tracks "Make-Up," "Stones," and "Helpless" propelled the band onto the international stage, while the poignant hits "Журавлі," "Кораблі," "Прірва," "Маяк," "Антарктида," and the high-energy duet with MONATIK, "Кобра," have won the hearts of millions of Ukrainians. These are songs that combine the energy of hard rock with deep lyrics and Yulia Sanina's incredible vocals. The band continues to captivate listeners with powerful releases, including the tracks "AiAiAi" and "Crush."

The Hardkiss Live Concerts

The Hardkiss has completed numerous successful tours not only across Ukrainian cities but also on American and European stages, as well as performances at many festivals, including Midem (France), Atlas Weekend (Ukraine), Greenfield (Switzerland), Rockowizna (Poland), and Wacken Open Air (Germany).

In particular, in 2026, a large-scale European tour will kick off to mark the band's 15th anniversary, during which The Hardkiss will perform in Germany, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, France, Denmark, and Norway, among other countries.

To experience The Hardkiss' powerful live performance and enjoy the incredible vocals of Julia Sanina, stay tuned for updates on our website and buy tickets for the concert in your city.