The Hardkiss

The Hardkiss (stylised as The HARDKISS) is a Ukrainian rock band. They are known for their original sound and unique fashion style.[2]

The Hardkiss
Val Bebko, Julia Sanina, Klim Lysyuk, Yevhen Kibeliev in 2019
Background information
OriginKyiv, Ukraine
Genres
Years active2011 – present
Websitethehardkiss.com
MembersJulia Sanina
Valeriy "Val" Bebko
Klim Lysyuk
Yevhen Kibeliev
Past membersPol Solonar
Vitaliy Oniskevich
Roman Skorobahatko
Kreechy (Dmitry Smotrov)

The Hardkiss participated in the Ukrainian national selection[3] for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Helpless".[4] The band placed 2nd in the national final.[5]

History

The Hardkiss were formed in 2011 by lead singer Julia Sanina and guitarist Valeriy Bebko. In September the band presented their debut video "Babylon".[6] They were the opening act for Hurts on October 20[7][8] and Solange Knowles on November 18 in Kyiv.[9]

In 2012, The Hardkiss were nominated for the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Ukrainian Act.[10] The band performed at MIDEM festival on January 29.[11][12]

In 2013, The Hardkiss won two awards – "Best New Act" and "Best Music Video" (to producer Valeriy Bebko for clip Make-Up) – of the national music award YUNA.[13] On May 18 the band presented their first show in the Green Theatre in Kyiv.[14] They opened the Muz-TV Music Awards on June 7.[15] That year The Hardkiss became "voice and face" of the Pepsi in Ukraine. The band took part in a tour Pepsi Stars of Now (in 16 cities).[16]

In 2014 The Hardkiss performed at Park Live Festival, and shared the stage with The Prodigy, Deftones, and Skillet.[17][18]

In 2015, the band was nominated for the music award YUNA again, having won in two nominations — "The best music album" (album Stones and Honey) and "The best song" (single Stones).[19]

In 2016, they took part in the Ukrainian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016.

Julia Sanina was one of four judges on the seventh series of The X Factor Ukraine.[20]

In 2018, the band won two awards at YUNA: Best Rock Band and Best Song in Ukrainian ("Zhuravli").[21]

Members

The authorship of songs of the band belongs to Julia Sanina and Valeriy Bebko. Also Valeriy Bebko is the creative producer of The Hardkiss and video director.

Discography

Albums
  • 2014 — Stones and Honey[22][23]
  • 2017 — Perfection is a Lie[24]
  • 2018 — Залізна ластівка[25]

EPs

Singles
  • 2011 — "Babylon"
  • 2011 — "Dance With Me"
  • 2012 — "Make-Up"
  • 2012 — "October"
  • 2013 — "Part Of Me"
  • 2013 — "In Love"
  • 2013 — "Under The Sun"
  • 2013 — "Shadows Of Time"
  • 2014 — "Tell Me Brother"
  • 2014 — "Hurricane"
  • 2014 — "Stones"
  • 2014 — "Strange Moves" feat. KAZAKY
  • 2015 — "PiBiP"
  • 2015 — "Organ"
  • 2015 — "Tony, Talk!"
  • 2016 — "Helpless"
  • 2016 — "Perfection!"
  • 2016 — "Rain"
  • 2016 — "Closer"
  • 2017 — "Антарктида"
  • 2017 — "Журавлi"
  • 2017 — "Lovers"
  • 2017 — "Кораблі"
  • 2018 — "Мелодія"
  • 2018 — "Free me"
  • 2018 — "Коханці"
  • 2019 — "Серце"
  • 2019 — "Хто, як не ти"
  • 2019 — "Жива"
  • 2020 — "Косатка"
  • 2020 — "Гора"
  • 2020 — "Кобра" feat. MONATIK

See also

References
  1. "The Hardkiss Interview" (in French). Metal Impact.
  2. "About". The Hardkiss Official Website. Archived from the original on 2014-03-13.
  3. Omelyanchuk, Olena (26 January 2016). "Participants in Ukrainian national selection revealed". eurovision.tv. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  4. Rodríguez, Tony (4 February 2016). "The Hardkiss: "The main message of Helpless is that rebirth always hurts" (Ukrainian semifinalists – Exclusive Interview)". esc-plus.com. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  5. Omelyanchuk, Olena (21 February 2016). "Jamala will represent Ukraine in Stockholm!". eurovision.tv. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  6. THE HARDKISS - Babylon (official) on YouTube
  7. "Hurts With The Hardkiss at the Palace of Sports", last.fm. Retrieved on 5 February 2016.
  8. "Yulia Sanina: Strong, authentic voice of The Hardkiss wins fans, shakes up music scene". Kyiv Post. 2016-12-01. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
  9. "Диджей-сет Соланж Ноулз на Дне рождения b-hush" (in Russian). Jetsetter. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
  10. "Названо номінантів на звання Найкращого українського артиста MTV EMA-2012" (in Ukrainian). korrespondent.net. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  11. "THE HARDKISS at MIDEM 2012 (29th of January, 22.00 - Sparkling)". patreon.com. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  12. "MIDEM Festival Wraps Up in France". The Hollywood Reporter. 2012-01-31. Retrieved 2019-03-30.
  13. "ІІ Церемонія Yuna (15.03.2013)" (in Ukrainian). yuna.ua. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  14. Мироненко, Тома. "ПЕРВЫЙ СОЛЬНЫЙ КОНЦЕРТ THE HARDKISS" (in Russian). bestin.ua. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  15. История премии. Премия Муз-ТВ 2013. Перезагрузка (in Russian). premia.muz-tv.ru. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  16. "Pepsi Stars of Now". Pepsi Ukraine via YouTube. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
  17. "Park Live Festival 2014". last.fm. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  18. "Фотоотчет| Park Live | День первый| ВДНХ| 27.06.2014" (in Russian). rockcult.ru. Retrieved 2019-03-30.
  19. "IV Церемонія Yuna (25.03.2015)" (in Ukrainian). yuna.ua. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  20. "Стали відомі імена нових суддів і другого ведучого «Х-фактор-7»" (in Ukrainian), xfactor.stb.ua. Retrieved on 5 September 2016
  21. "7th YUNA honors nation's most talented musicians". Kyiv Post. 2018-03-02. Retrieved 2019-03-28.
  22. Album "Stones and Honey", SoundCloud
  23. Album "Stones and Honey", US iTunes Store
  24. Album "Perfection Is a Lie", US iTunes Store
  25. Album "Залізна ластівка", Google Play Music
  26. EP "Cold Altair", SoundCloud
  27. EP "Cold Altair", US iTunes Store
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