Before the war, this day often featured festive concerts, a variety of quizzes and competitions, and sporting events with a touch of humour (such as sack races). In the evening, huge bonfires were lit, around which people would gather to socialise.
Such celebrations no longer take place, but Radio Maximum has put together a selection of upbeat songs so that you can enjoy this day in a fun and energetic way.
Songs for Youth Day
1. SadSvit — ‘Youth’
SadSvit, according to the band’s founder, is a combination of the English word ‘sad’ and the Ukrainian word for ‘world’, written in the Latin alphabet. In other words, ‘sad world’. SadSvit describes their music as dreamy, melodic post-punk.
2. Drevo — ‘Emerald Sky’
The track ‘Emerald Sky’ by Varash-based musician Drevo reached number ten in Shazam’s global ‘Rock’ chart. As of 11 June, users had searched for the song via Shazam more than 111,000 times in total.
3. Anna Trincher — ‘Let the Little Star Shine’
Following a series of lyrical tracks that reflected her inner feelings, Anna has made a striking shift towards drive, rhythm and positive energy. Her single “Zvezdochka Pylay” went viral on TikTok within days of its release, racking up over 37,000 views and winning over listeners’ hearts.
4. Sugar — ‘Oleg’
There are loads of memes online about people called Oleg. That’s why the singer, who is also called Oleg, decided to play on these memes in his new song, using the example of a conversation between a girl and a boy. The singer points out that the girl doesn’t need expensive gifts, entertainment or desserts, because she has ‘Oleg’.
5. PARFENIUK — ‘Vrubay’
The single ‘Vrubay’ is an upbeat track that has already gained popularity on TikTok. According to the artist, this song best reflects his contemporary musical style.
6. Ivan Navi — ‘Such Young People’
It’s worth noting that the track ‘When You’re Not Here’ is the most lyrical track in the artist’s repertoire. The song was written by Andriy Osadchuk, who has penned numerous popular hits for Ukrainian artists.
7. YAKTAK x KOLA — ‘Smorodina’
The single ‘Smorodina’ by KOLA and YAKTAK is about touching mutual love. Its light, summery vibe immediately brings a genuine smile to your face. All the more so because the music video itself depicts bright, uplifting feelings that transport you to your own pleasant memories, where life is sweet, joyful and carefree.
8. PARFENIUK — ‘Hubba Bubba’
PARFENIUK has released a music video for the song ‘Hubba Bubba’, in which he is surrounded by beautiful models, yet his thoughts are focused solely on one girl who has left a deep mark on his heart.
In this song, Ilya Parfeniuk has woven a story from his own life. In the music video