Antoniya is swiftly emerging as one of Montreal’s most exciting new talents, establishing herself with a distinctive fusion of electro and indie dance music. Following her 2023 debut EP, a collaborative project with the Polaris Prize-nominated Ouri, Antoniya has returned with her solo EP Rusalka, released in the summer of 2024. The new release delivers a fresh, soulful electronic sound that’s capturing widespread attention.
With Rusalka, Antoniya expertly balances moody, danceable ballads with a contemporary edge, creating a vibe that feels both underground and pop-forward. Her music evokes comparisons to European indie dance icons like SOPHIE and Charli XCX, celebrated for redefining modern pop. Antoniya seems poised to follow a similar path, making a significant mark on the music scene well beyond Montreal with her genre-defying artistry and captivating style.
Name:
Antoniya
Genre:
Pop female
# of Albums:
One solo EP
Latest Album:
Rusalka by Antoniya
Latest Single:
kиса ft ruski sixx
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
M.I.A.
Favourite musician now:
It’s so hard to say…the way we consume music has changed so much. It’s hard to love everything an artist does because the marketing is not album-focused anymore. Do I like this artist or just that one song? I can’t believe someone like Charli XCX is just now getting her flowers after all these years of consistently putting out music… Anyway, I don’t know who my favourite artist is but a song that got me in my feelings recently is Small Town Girl by Bakar. It’s simple yet profound. I don’t know, I love it.
Guilty pleasure song:
No song brings me guilt or shame.
Live show ritual:
Sink my teeth into ginger root and suck out the juice as well as DON’T TALK TO ME
Favourite local musician:
I love Chivengi. Their song Mitsubishi is a masterpiece.
EP or LP?
Anything good will get my undivided attention.
Early bird or night owl?
I am both also known as 3h sleep/night kind of girl
Road or studio?
Hard to say because as of now, I have not experienced Road Life in any significant way but would love to be annihilated by it. Studio time is very precious to me. It’s just me and my thoughts….with no one watching which is kind of cool but I do love the stage. It’s very different. Performing is creating a moment where writing/recording is perfecting a moment. I don’t know…I think studio…
Any shows or albums coming up?
I have sworn to secrecy on all upcoming projects but let’s just say I am busy
Where can we follow you?
Linktree | Instagram | Spotify
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Fresh Oysters from iconic fish shop La Mer otherwise my favourite place to eat is at home.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Sainte-Catherine because it taught me patience and self-control
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Angrignon Park because I have love memories there
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Bell Center because worshipping Ariana Grande’s every move among 15,000 screaming teen girls is it!
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Aux 33 tours if I feel like buying a $40 vinyl
