Zhenya Galich
Musician
Genres: rock, pop-rock, pop-punk, alternative rock
Country: Ukraine
Frontman of O.Torvald, solo project, and major hits
Zhenya Galich is a Ukrainian musician and the leader of the band O.Torvald, whose creative career spans over 25 years. His style has evolved from pop-rock and pop-punk to modern electronic sounds and profound lyrics. Key milestones in Zhenya Galich's career include long-term leadership of one of Ukraine's most famous rock bands and the launch of a solo project where he experiments with sounds atypical for him.
Beginnings and work with the band O.Torvald
Zhenya Galich began his musical journey in the band "Крути! Педалі", with whom he played for about 6 years. After that, together with Denys Mizyuk, Oleksandr Nechyporenko, and Ihor Odaryuk, he launched the music project O.Torvald. Throughout its history, O.Torvald has performed at numerous festivals, represented Ukraine at Eurovision 2017 with the song "Time", released more than 9 albums, and embarked on several tours, including a major European tour.
A new chapter in Zhenya Galich's career
In 2024, Zhenya Galich, outside of his band O.Torvald, released two collaborative tracks with other artists: "Усе ж таки друзі" with Lilu45 and "Убер" with Ihor Kyrylenko. In the spring of 2025, Zhenya Galich officially launched a solo project under his own name, releasing the track "Ліфт". The song differs from the artist's previous work and revealed a different side of him: more danceable, candid, and emotional. Following his debut release, the artist released several more lyrical compositions in which he isn't afraid to speak about his inner experiences and transformations.
Solo songs and O.Torvald hits
Zhenya Galich's creative journey is inextricably linked to the band O.Torvald, with whom he created numerous hits, including "Без тебе," "Київ вдень і вночі," "#Нашілюдивсюди," "Крик" and others. While O.Torvald's hits are explosive rock energy, Zhenya Galich's solo work is an honest and sincere narrative, evident in songs like "Розриває на шматки," "Погляд," and "Коли ти плачеш".
Zhenya Galich's live performances in Ukraine and abroad
Zhenya Galich's solo performances go beyond the rock show format of O.Torvald, combining music, conversation, and an intimate atmosphere. In the fall of 2025, Zhenya Galich embarked on a major tour, performing acoustic concerts in cities across Poland, Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic, and other countries. And in 2026, the artist embarked on a world tour with a unique concert format - Musical Stand Up - where, in addition to favorite songs accompanied by guitar and sing-alongs, there was room for life stories, jokes, and charity. The Music Stand Up concert tour spanned Ukraine, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.