The Hardkiss
The Hardkiss (stylised as The HARDKISS) is a Ukrainian rock band formed in 2011, consisting of Julia Sanina (vocals), Valeriy Bebko (guitar), Klym Lysiuk (bass), and Yevhen Kibeliev (drums). They sing in both Ukrainian and English.
In 2012, they were nominated for the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Ukrainian Act, and they have won several prizes at the YUNA music award. The Hardkiss took part in the Ukrainian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, finishing in second place.
Since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the band has donated part of the proceeds from their work toward humanitarian aid, and they have performed numerous charity concerts.
To date, the Hardkiss has released four studio albums, one EP, one live album, and numerous singles.
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