Main points
- Ukrainian performers presented diverse musical novelties, including Jamala's collaboration with Shatur-Gudur and a humorous track by Ola Polyakova.
- The band Schmalgauzen presented a pre-single about sailors, and Jerry Heil, in a duet with Klavdia, released a new version of the song for the National Selection for Eurovision 2026.
Music news of the week / Collage of Channel 24
This week, Ukrainian performers surprised the audience with the most diverse premieres. In their new songs, they tell personal stories, sincerely share emotions, and use a lot of irony.
- 1 Schmalgauzen
- 2 Jerry Heil and Klavdia
- 3 Olya Polyakova
- 4 Alina Grosu
- 5 Arsen Mirzoyan and Tonya Matvienko
- 6 WORLD MAP
- 7 Shatur-Gudur and Jamala
- 8 Olya Tsybulska
- 9 Cola
- 10 Bat
Among the most popular new releases of the week are Jamala's joint work with Shatur-Gudur about Kyiv dawns, Polyakova's humorous “Vadik” and Alina Grosu's lullaby. Channel 24 will tell you about the ones worth listening to.
Narrow-gauge
The band has released a new pre-single from their upcoming album, which will be released this year. The musicians wrote this song back in May 2022, it was performed at many concerts, but underwent a significant transformation before its release. This track is about sailors, their fate and journey.
Schmalgauzen – “Calypso”: listen online
Jerry Heil and Klavdia
After her success at the Palace of Sports, Jerry Heil presented a new version of her competition song for the National Selection for Eurovision 2026. She sang in a duet with the representative of Greece at Eurovision 2025. All because the track CATHARTICUS gained popularity in Greece.
My collaboration with Jerry on CATHARTICUS in Greek and Ukrainian was a truly extraordinary experience. From the first listen, the song resonated deeply with me, as its expressive melody and vocals create a truly unique atmosphere,
– Klavdia admits
Jerry Heil and Klavdia – CATHARTICUS: watch the video online
Olya Polyakova
Vadim Buryakovsky's interview became one of the loudest in recent times. Olya Polyakova decided to respond to her husband's popularity and record a song. The singer created this humorous track in the style of 90s chanson literally in a day.
Olya Polyakova – “Vadik”: watch the video online
Alina Grosu
Alina Grosu became a mother for the first time. Along with this news, the singer presented a song – “Lullaby”. She managed to write and record this track 10 days before giving birth.
I wrote a few lullabies during my pregnancy, but I only managed to write down one. And that was 10 days before the birth. I felt in my heart that he would come into this world a little sooner than planned,
– said the artist.
Alina Grosu – “Lullaby”: watch the video online
Arsen Mirzoyan and Tonya Matvienko
The couple has released a new duet. This is a special gift from Arsen to his wife for her anniversary. This is the first big joint song of the artists in the last 12 years. In this track, the couple calls for openness in relationships and the importance of communication.
Arsen Mirzoyan and Tonya Matvienko – “Not the End”: watch the video online
WORLD MAP
The band has released a video for one of their most popular concert tracks. It's about how meetings with loved ones and friends have become a real value. In a time when everything is postponed or put off, the musicians remind us that simple moments together are what life is all about.
KARTA SVITU – “Today”: watch the video online
Shatur-Gudur and Jamala
The Crimean Tatar band, together with Jamala, presented a joint track about the dawns of Kyiv. The song is dedicated to the daughter of the band's co-founder and to all the parents who, while protecting their children's sleep, learned to distinguish the types of rockets by sound.
I think this is just a unique piece. I really wanted to try something new, especially in terms of timbre and vocal delivery. I think it turned out really cool, and I'm very happy that this is this band and this kind of delivery.
– Jamala shared.
Shatur-Gudur and Jamala – Yel ve tütün: watch the video online
Olya Tsybulska
The singer has released a new song and a video, where she appears among pregnant women and intrigues fans. Social networks are divided: some say it's a hint, while others think it's a provocation. But in fact, the song is not about news, but about a state – about how a woman “carries” decisions, fears or changes inside herself.
Olya Tsybulska – “Mother Drama”: watch the video online
Cola
The artist presented a new light and dynamic story about a time in love. She tells about the moment when feelings were there, but life chose a different route, and words about love sound too late.
We often give people many chances, but time is the only resource that cannot be returned. This song is about how important it is to appreciate the moment and not be late with the main words and life decisions,
– the singer said about the premiere.
KOLA – “Heel”: watch the video online
Bat
The singer presented her first release after the high-profile transition from Jerry Heil's label to Irina Horova. In the new track, Kazhanna again confidently mixes various styles and genres.
Bat – “Tear”: listen online
As a reminder, the YUNA music award ceremony also took place this week. Artem Pivovarov won the most wins.