The HardKiss

The Hardkiss is a Ukrainian rock band formed in Kyiv in 2011 by Julia Sanina and Valeriy Bebko. Blending alternative rock, hard rock, electronic music, and modern Ukrainian influences, the band has become one of Eastern Europe’s most acclaimed live acts. Their music is entirely written by Sanina and Bebko and is known for its cinematic sound, powerful vocals, and striking visual aesthetics. The Hardkiss has released several successful albums, including Stones and Honey, Perfection Is a Lie, Iron Swallow (Zalizna Lastivka), Live and Not Made of Steel, and Grey Hound. The band has won numerous YUNA, M1 Music Awards, and Golden Firebird awards, performed at Eurovision 2023, toured across Europe and North America, and continues supporting Ukraine through international charity concerts.