Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "Sestra"

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Ukrainian band The Hardkiss are back with another powerful single. "Sestra" brings a roller coaster of power, from low-energy verses to intense riffs and a powerful chorus, all combined perfectly with the imagery offered in the videoclip.

Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "7 vitriv"

BRAND NEW

Time to check up on The Hardkiss! They have just released the single "7 vitriv", an intense song that brings a shower of energetic synth-rock. The video follows the band's adventures at the Atlas Weekend festival, and the track can be found in their upcoming ten-year compilation album, "The best".

Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "Obiymy"

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The Hardkiss are back with us for a fabulous new single. "Obiymy" is a song that starts as a soft ballad and evolves to full Hardkiss power towards the second chorus, creating a chill-inducing melody!

Ukraine | The Hardkiss feat. Monatik - "Kobra"

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Two big Ukrainian artists got their talents together. We're talking about The Hardkiss and Monatik (stage name of Dmytro Monatyk, born in Lutsk in 1986), and the song "Kobra", which brings raw rock riffs into a haunting melody.

Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "Gora"

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The Hardkiss are back with new music! The Ukrainian band returns to our site to show us "Gora", a song which delivers strong synth-rock power. The video depicts equally intense energy, creating a perfect match. It's our song of the week!

Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "Zhiva"

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Ukrainian group The Hardkiss return to our site with a grandiose new single. "Zhiva" is an electrifying dark rock that will empower you with its strength.

Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "Khto, yak ne ty"

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The Hardkiss, Ukraine's most unique alternative ensemble, are back to Sounds European! to promote their latest album, "Zalizna lastivka". Their latest single is the haunting "Khto, yak ne ty", a synth ballad with a captivating melody!

Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "Kokhantsi"

BRAND NEW

Ukrainian band The Hardkiss return to Sounds European! with yet another power of their strength. Here they show us another single from their album "Zalizna lastivka": "Kokhantsi" is a potent rock to bang at the top of its power!

Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "Free me"

RECENT

Ukrainian band The Hardkiss returns to our site with another mind-blowing single. "Free me" strarts as a soft, piano-driven ballad, and then explodes in an intense rock chorus.

Top 50 of 2017: #7

2017 IN 50 SONGS

The end-of-the-year period is filled with traditions, and we also have our own. It's time to review some of the coolest artists and tracks which we listened throughout the year. In 2017, Sounds European! has presented more than 1600 songs. And, among them, we now list – until December 31st – the 50 ones which we consider to be the best of this period.

7th place: Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "Antarktida"

Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "Korabli"

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Ukrainian band The Hardkiss had a wonderful 2017. And they top it off with the release of yet another amazing single. "Korabli" brings the band's exquisite mixture of rock and synth elements into a compelling ballad!

Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "Lovers"

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We have recently introduced you to Ukrainian band The Hardkiss, and here they come again for another stupendous single. "Lovers" is an electric synth rock which will send shivers all down your spine from the moment you hit play!

Ukraine | The Hardkiss - "Antarktida"

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Ukrainian alternative band The Hardkiss have been gaining increasing fame not only in their native country (where they formed in 2011) but also abroad. Their participation on the local National Final for Eurovision in 2016 with "Helpless" made them win fans all across the continent. Listen to their most recent single: "Antarktida" shows a totally different side of the Ukrainian music scene, bringing together powerful synth pop and rock sounds with the beauty of their language.