The Hardkiss

On 10 November 2026 The Hardkiss brings their hybrid sound to the stage at Melkweg in Amsterdam. The Kyiv quartet, formed around singer Julia Sanina and guitarist/producer Valeriy Bebko, glides effortlessly between alternative rock, pop and electronic textures. Live, everything revolves around the tension between heavy guitars and pulsating rhythms, with melodies that land immediately and a voice positioned up front in the mix. The band switches seamlessly between Ukrainian and English, giving the set its own dynamic without losing its through line.

Expect a tight, visually considered show in which older cuts sit alongside more recent singles. Tracks from Stones and Honey and Perfection Is a Lie gain extra layers on stage: riffs that hit harder, electronics that rumble deeper, and arrangements that leave room for Sanina’s more intense vocal flights. The Hardkiss constructs songs as short arcs of tension, with drops and breaks that feel closer to club structures than classic rock, without letting go of the songcraft. At Melkweg this comes together in a set that moves, breathes and subtly changes direction at every turn.