The HARDKISS are a Ukrainian rock band recognized for their powerful sound, striking visual style, and the commanding presence of vocalist Julia Sanina. Over the years they have toured across Ukraine, Europe and the United States, earning a loyal international following.
Their artistry has been honored with multiple YUNA Music Awards including Best Band and Best Album. In 2023 the band appeared at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool where Julia Sanina served as co-host and The HARDKISS performed during the opening ceremony.
Sanina has also become a familiar cultural figure beyond the band. She has served as a judge on The Voice and The X Factor, voiced characters in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Trolls World Tour and Smurfs: The Lost Village, and reached the final of Strictly Come Dancing in 2020. Since the outbreak of war in 2022 The HARDKISS have been actively engaged in social and charitable work, using music to support the Ukrainian people and represent their culture at international events.
On June 13, 2025 the band released their single “Crush”, their first new music after a creative break devoted to writing their next full-length album. The record, set for release in 2026, will introduce a heavier and darker direction that shows the band at their most uncompromising. The year 2026 will also mark the fifteenth anniversary of The HARDKISS with a new live show, a major European tour and a performance on the main stage of Wacken Open Air.
