Antoniya is one of Montreal’s most captivating new voices in the electro-dance scene, known for her ability to fuse electro, indie, and dance into tracks that feel fresh, alluring, and profoundly resonant. After releasing her debut EP in 2023, a collaboration with Polaris Prize-nominated Ouri, Antoniya returns with her new solo EP Rusalka, launched in summer 2024. Her sound, now more soulful and rich with emotional depth, has drawn comparisons to genre-bending artists like SOPHIE and Charli xcx.

Her latest release, “kиса” feat. ruski sixx, is an electrifying dance track that channels playful, sexy energy into an addictive beat. Written almost spontaneously, Antoniya created the song’s core while preparing for a music festival in Gaspesie. Having just gotten her laptop back from repairs days before her performance, she was in her hotel room finalizing an hour-long set when she realized that “kиса” was missing lyrics. Instead of dropping it from the list, she quickly wrote a few lines and repeated them with hypnotic simplicity, giving the song a raw energy that the festival crowd loved.

Inspired to finish the song in Montreal, Antoniya later collaborated with Montreal artist ruski sixx and French producer Khamsin to elevate “kиса.” A final touch came from sound engineering legend Mike Marsh, who mastered the track. ruski sixx’s voice is featured in a sampled whisper of “Идём сюда моя маленькая киса,” giving the track an added layer of allure. This spontaneous addition became Antoniya’s obsession and the song’s signature element.