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=== 2003-2007: Formation and first single ===

=== 2003-2007: Formation and first single ===

Before the formation of Gorchitza, Oleksii Laptev belonged to a band with the same name.<ref name=”:2″>{{Cite web|date=2011-03-10|title=Gorchitza: Если твою музыку скачивают – значит, она интересна!|url=https://newsmuz.com/news_3_22243.htm|access-date=2025-06-29|website=Новости музыки и шоу бизнеса NEWSmuz.com|language=ru}}</ref> The band competed in a Ukrainian musical contest, “Better Together” (ukr. Краще Разом) in 2003, and placed second.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gorchitza — Biography|url=https://uamusic.com.ua/biography/gorchitza|access-date=2025-06-29|website=uamusic.com.ua|publisher=Encyclopedia of Ukrainian Music}}</ref>

Before the formation of Gorchitza, Oleksii Laptev belonged to a band with the same name.<ref name=”:2″>{{Cite web|date=2011-03-10|title=Gorchitza: Если твою музыку скачивают – значит, она интересна!|url=https://newsmuz.com/news_3_22243.htm|access-date=2025-06-29|website=Новости музыки и шоу бизнеса NEWSmuz.com|language=ru}}</ref> band in a Ukrainian musical contest, “Better Together” (ukr. Краще Разом).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gorchitza — Biography|url=https://uamusic.com.ua/biography/gorchitza|access-date=2025-06-29|website=uamusic.com.ua|publisher=Encyclopedia of Ukrainian Music}}</ref>

After the group disbanded, Laptev developed an interest in forming a new band.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:2″ /> When working as a [[Audio engineer|sound engineer]] at a radio station in Kerch, he experimented with [[synthesizer]]s during his downtime; this would inspire Gorchitza’s electronic sound.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:3″>{{Cite web|last=Natali|first=N.|date=2009|title=GORCHITZA LIVE PROJECT: Ответственность быть лучшими (“A responsibility to be the best”)|url=https://hitlife.net.ua/ru/article/gorchitza-live-project-otvetstvennost-byt-luchshimi|access-date=2025-06-29|website=Hitlife|publisher=Hitlife Magazine}}</ref>

After the group disbanded, Laptev developed an interest in forming a new band.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:2″ /> When working as a [[Audio engineer|sound engineer]] at a radio station in Kerch, he experimented with [[synthesizer]]s during his downtime; this would inspire Gorchitza’s electronic sound.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:3″>{{Cite web|last=Natali|first=N.|date=2009|title=GORCHITZA LIVE PROJECT: Ответственность быть лучшими (“A responsibility to be the best”)|url=https://hitlife.net.ua/ru/article/gorchitza-live-project-otvetstvennost-byt-luchshimi|access-date=2025-06-29|website=Hitlife|publisher=Hitlife Magazine}}</ref>

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Laptev encountered vocalist Alla Moskovka (better known by her stage name ”'[[Alloise]]”’) by chance after attending a nightclub where she happened to be performing as a house vocalist.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:3″ /> He recruited Moskovka shortly after their encounter and the pair remained permanent members until 2012, supported by other musicians in collaborations and live shows.<ref name=”:1″ /> Influenced by a mutual admiration for English-language music, they decided to write their songs exclusively in English.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:3″ />

Laptev encountered vocalist Alla Moskovka (better known by her stage name ”'[[Alloise]]”’) by chance after attending a nightclub where she happened to be performing as a house vocalist.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:3″ /> He recruited Moskovka shortly after their encounter and the pair remained permanent members until 2012, supported by other musicians in collaborations and live shows.<ref name=”:1″ /> Influenced by a mutual admiration for English-language music, they decided to write their songs exclusively in English.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:3″ />

Gorchitza performed for the first time at the [[Kyiv]] nightclub Kaif on 6 October 2006. Although this performance lasted only 20 minutes, this date is considered the project’s ‘birthday.‘<ref name=”:3″ /> In 2007, Gorchitza released their debut single, “Kiss Me Loneliness,” which became a national [[Radio broadcasting network|radio]] hit in Ukraine.<ref name=”:2″ /><ref name=”:3″ /> The band followed up with the song “One New Message” later in the year, which garnered some international attention when [[United Kingdom|British]] band [[Apollo 440]] remixed the track.<ref name=”:2″ />

Gorchitza performed for the first time at the [[Kyiv]] nightclub Kaif on 6 October 2006. Although this performance lasted only 20 minutes, this date is considered the project’s ‘birthday'<ref name=”:3″ /> In 2007, Gorchitza released their debut single, “Kiss Me Loneliness,” which became a national [[Radio broadcasting network|radio]] hit in Ukraine.<ref name=”:2″ /><ref name=”:3″ /> The band followed up with the song “One New Message” later in the year, which garnered some international attention when [[United Kingdom|British]] band [[Apollo 440]] remixed the track.<ref name=”:2″ />

=== 2008-2012: International recognition and Alloise’s departure ===

=== 2008-2012: International recognition and Alloise’s departure ===

In 2008, Gorchitza joined the label Lavina Music, with the label’s general director describing Gorchitza as the “most successful domestic electronic [music] project” at the time. Gorchitza then released their first studio album, “Highlights”.<ref name=”:4″>{{Cite web |last=Autocentre |date=2008-10-09 |title=На нашем сайте прошла веб-конференция с группой Gorchitza Live Project – останні автоновини на Автоцентр.ua |url=https://www.autocentre.ua/news/sobytie/na-nashem-sajte-proshla-veb-konferentsiya-s-gruppoj-gorchitza-live-project-140063.html |access-date=2025-06-29 |website=Auto-Centre |language=Ukrainian}}</ref> That same year, Gorchitza represented Ukraine at the [[Sopot International Song Festival]], having beaten almost 5,000 applicants to place in the final 15 competitors.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-08-03|title=Gorchitza представить Україну на Sopot Hit Festival|url=https://www.unian.ua/culture/251307-gorchitza-predstavit-ukrajinu-na-sopot-hit-festival.html|access-date=2025-06-29|website=www.unian.ua|publisher=Ukrainian Independent Information Agency|language=uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Krivbas Online|date=21 November 2011|title=Кривой Рог посетит группа Gorchitza|url=https://krnews.ua/news/15450|access-date=2025-06-29|website=krnews.ua|language=ru}}</ref> Although the band did not win the contest, they were signed by EMI Music Poland, which released their music outside Ukraine.<ref name=”:5″>{{Cite web|date=2013-04-23|title=Чужі серед своїх|url=https://tyzhden.ua/chuzhi-sered-svoikh-3/|access-date=2025-06-29|website=The Ukrainian Week|language=uk}}</ref>

In 2008, Gorchitza joined the label Lavina Music released their first studio album, “Highlights”.<ref name=”:4″>{{Cite web |last=Autocentre |date=2008-10-09 |title=На нашем сайте прошла веб-конференция с группой Gorchitza Live Project – останні автоновини на Автоцентр.ua |url=https://www.autocentre.ua/news/sobytie/na-nashem-sajte-proshla-veb-konferentsiya-s-gruppoj-gorchitza-live-project-140063.html |access-date=2025-06-29 |website=Auto-Centre |language=Ukrainian}}</ref> That same year, Gorchitza Ukraine at the [[Sopot International Song Festival]], almost 5,000 applicants.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-08-03|title=Gorchitza представить Україну на Sopot Hit Festival|url=https://www.unian.ua/culture/251307-gorchitza-predstavit-ukrajinu-na-sopot-hit-festival.html|access-date=2025-06-29|website=www.unian.ua|publisher=Ukrainian Independent Information Agency|language=uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Krivbas Online|date=21 November 2011|title=Кривой Рог посетит группа Gorchitza|url=https://krnews.ua/news/15450|access-date=2025-06-29|website=krnews.ua|language=ru}}</ref> Although the band did not win the contest, they were signed by EMI Music Poland, which released their music outside Ukraine.<ref name=”:5″>{{Cite web|date=2013-04-23|title=Чужі серед своїх|url=https://tyzhden.ua/chuzhi-sered-svoikh-3/|access-date=2025-06-29|website=The Ukrainian Week|language=uk}}</ref>

In August 2009, Gorchitza performed in [[Russia]] for the first time, appearing at the NuNote Lounge Fest in [[Moscow]].<ref name=”loungefest”>[http://rutube.ru/tracks/2401352.html?v=460b6a8827f5318c995c107be936f1ea MTV News “Gorchitza and Skye Edwards @ Lounge Fest, Moscow”] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723105550/http://rutube.ru/tracks/2401352.html?v=460b6a8827f5318c995c107be936f1ea|date=2011-07-23}}</ref> In 2010, [[Nokia]] launched a limited-edition series of [[mobile phone]]s that came with Gorchitza’s music already installed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-12-16|title=Gorchitza: &quot;Как только ты сказал себе, что уже состоялся – в тебе умер творец&quot;|url=https://tophit.com/ua/news/interview/1341|access-date=2025-06-29|publisher=Top Hit|language=Ukrainian}}</ref> That year, the band released two singles: “Last Time” and “Final Cut”, which were included on Gorchitza’s second album, “It’s You”, released via Lavina Music in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gorchitza live project. It’s You.|url=https://umka.com/eng/catalogue/club-music/gorchitza-live-project-it-s-you.html|access-date=2025-06-29|website=UMKA}}</ref>

In August 2009, Gorchitza performed in [[Russia]] for the first time, appearing at the NuNote Lounge Fest in [[Moscow]].<ref name=”loungefest”>[http://rutube.ru/tracks/2401352.html?v=460b6a8827f5318c995c107be936f1ea MTV News “Gorchitza and Skye Edwards @ Lounge Fest, Moscow”] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723105550/http://rutube.ru/tracks/2401352.html?v=460b6a8827f5318c995c107be936f1ea|date=2011-07-23}}</ref> In 2010, [[Nokia]] launched a limited-edition series of [[mobile phone]]s that came with Gorchitza’s music already installed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-12-16|title=Gorchitza: &quot;Как только ты сказал себе, что уже состоялся – в тебе умер творец&quot;|url=https://tophit.com/ua/news/interview/1341|access-date=2025-06-29|publisher=Top Hit|language=Ukrainian}}</ref> That year, the band released two singles: “Last Time” and “Final Cut”, which were included on Gorchitza’s second album, “It’s You”, released via Lavina Music in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gorchitza live project. It’s You.|url=https://umka.com/eng/catalogue/club-music/gorchitza-live-project-it-s-you.html|access-date=2025-06-29|website=UMKA}}</ref>

Ukrainian electronic music band

Gorchitza (lit. ‘Mustard‘[1]) is a Ukrainian electronic music band from Kyiv that performs in English.[2][3]

2003-2007: Formation and first single

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Before the formation of Gorchitza, Oleksii Laptev belonged to a band with the same name.[4] In 2003, this band placed second in a Ukrainian musical contest, “Better Together” (ukr. Краще Разом).[5]

After the group disbanded, Laptev developed an interest in forming a new band.[2][4] When working as a sound engineer at a radio station in Kerch, he experimented with synthesizers during his downtime; this would inspire Gorchitza’s electronic sound.[2][6]

Laptev encountered vocalist Alla Moskovka (better known by her stage name Alloise) by chance after attending a nightclub where she happened to be performing as a house vocalist.[2][6] He recruited Moskovka shortly after their encounter and the pair remained permanent members until 2012, supported by other musicians in collaborations and live shows.[2] Influenced by a mutual admiration for English-language music, they decided to write their songs exclusively in English.[2][6]

Gorchitza performed for the first time at the Kyiv nightclub Kaif on 6 October 2006. Although this performance lasted only 20 minutes, this date is considered the project’s ‘birthday’.[6] In 2007, Gorchitza released their debut single, “Kiss Me Loneliness,” which became a national radio hit in Ukraine.[4][6] The band followed up with the song “One New Message” later in the year, which garnered some international attention when British band Apollo 440 remixed the track.[4]

2008-2012: International recognition and Alloise’s departure

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In 2008, Gorchitza joined the label Lavina Music and released their first studio album, “Highlights”.[7] That same year, Gorchitza was chosen as one of fifteen competitors to represent Ukraine at the Sopot International Song Festival, from a pool of almost 5,000 applicants.[8][9] Although the band did not win the contest, they were signed by EMI Music Poland, which released their music outside of Ukraine.[10]

In August 2009, Gorchitza performed in Russia for the first time, appearing at the NuNote Lounge Fest in Moscow.[11] In 2010, Nokia launched a limited-edition series of mobile phones that came with Gorchitza’s music already installed.[12] That year, the band released two singles: “Last Time” and “Final Cut”, which were included on Gorchitza’s second album, “It’s You”, released via Lavina Music in 2011.[13]

The following year, Alloise decided to leave Gorchitza to pursue a solo career.[14][15] She played her final live show with the band on 7 April 2012.[1] In an interview with Marie Claire, Alloise stated that her departure from Gorchitza briefly damaged her relationship with Laptev, though they reconciled as friends in 2013 and remain on good terms as of 2016.[16] Alloise was replaced by vocalist Olya Dibrova,[1][10] and the band also received a new member, Kenyan-born singer Godwin Kiwinda.[1][17]

2012-present: Activities following Alloise’s departure

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Gorchitza continued to perform live music after Alloise’s departure, including a performance at the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine’s Independence Day Picnic in July 2012.[18] The band went dormant in 2014, and Dibrova left to pursue a solo career.[19][20]

Gorchitza remained inactive until 2020, when a new song, “Shkoura”, was released.[19][21] The band has released new songs and continued to tour, but has not released another studio album.[19] Oleksii Laptev remains the band’s only permanent member.[21]

Current members:

  • Oleksii Gorchitza (Oleksii Laptev) — frontman, keyboards, programming (2007–2014, 2020–present)

Former members:

  • Alloise — Lead vocals, lyrics (2007–2012, 2017)
  • Olya Dibrova — vocal, lyrics (2012–2014)
  • Godwin Kiwinda — vocals
  • Alexey Kyrychenko — guitar
  • Artem Ugodnikov — drums
  • Oleg Kuzmenko — drums
  • Yaroslav Polishchuk — bass-guitar
  • Alexey Molchanov — drums
  • Highlights (2008) — first studio album
  • Neytrino (2008) — Gorchitza’s (Oleksii) solo album
  • Highlights RMXS (2008) — remix album
  • It’s You (2011) — second studio album
  • From the album Highlights (2008): “Kiss Me Loneliness” (2007), “One New Message” (2007), “Call It A Dream” (2009)
  • From the album It’s You (2011): “Last Time” (2010), “Final Cut” (2010)
  1. ^ a b c d “Last chance to try the good old Gorchitza”. Kyiv Post. 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Kerr, Andrew Michael (2010-02-11). “Milk & honey with Gorchitza Life Project – Feb. 11, 2010”. Kyiv Post. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
  3. ^ Panasov, Ihor (29 August 2024). “The evolution of Ukraine’s dance music scene, decade by decade”. Mixmag. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  4. ^ a b c d “Gorchitza: Если твою музыку скачивают – значит, она интересна!”. Новости музыки и шоу бизнеса NEWSmuz.com (in Russian). 2011-03-10. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  5. ^ “Gorchitza — Biography”. uamusic.com.ua. Encyclopedia of Ukrainian Music. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  6. ^ a b c d e Natali, N. (2009). “GORCHITZA LIVE PROJECT: Ответственность быть лучшими (“A responsibility to be the best”)”. Hitlife. Hitlife Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  7. ^ Autocentre (2008-10-09). “На нашем сайте прошла веб-конференция с группой Gorchitza Live Project – останні автоновини на Автоцентр.ua”. Auto-Centre (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  8. ^ “Gorchitza представить Україну на Sopot Hit Festival”. www.unian.ua (in Ukrainian). Ukrainian Independent Information Agency. 2009-08-03. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  9. ^ Krivbas Online (21 November 2011). “Кривой Рог посетит группа Gorchitza”. krnews.ua (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  10. ^ a b “Чужі серед своїх”. The Ukrainian Week (in Ukrainian). 2013-04-23. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  11. ^ MTV News “Gorchitza and Skye Edwards @ Lounge Fest, Moscow” Archived 2011-07-23 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ “Gorchitza: “Как только ты сказал себе, что уже состоялся – в тебе умер творец”” (in Ukrainian). Top Hit. 2011-12-16. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  13. ^ “Gorchitza live project. It’s You”. UMKA. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  14. ^ “Alloise представит Украину на MTV Europe Music Awards-2012”. Hochu.ua (in Russian). 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  15. ^ “About”. Alloise (official website). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  16. ^ Vlasenko, Evgeniya (4 March 2016). “Interview with Alloise: About her new album and unconditional love”. Marie Claire. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  17. ^ “GORCHITZA меняет рецепт – из группы уходит Allois”. JetSetter. 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  18. ^ 2012 Annual Report (PDF). American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine. 2013. p. 64.
  19. ^ a b c СЛУХ (2020-06-17). “Проєкт Gorchitza повернувся з першим треком за 5 років”. СЛУХ — медіа про музику та все, що навколо неї. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  20. ^ Claire, Marie (2017-09-04). “Оля Діброва розпочала сольну кар’єру”. Marie Claire – жіночий журнал – все про моду, зірки та красу (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
  21. ^ a b Bashtovy, Andriy (2020-06-16). “Електронний проєкт Gorchitza повертається з треком Shkoura – прем’єра на The Village Україна”. The Village Україна (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2025-06-29.

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