Draft:20TOKENS
20TOKENS is a Ukrainian band formed and lead by vocalist Valerii Chubenko.[1]
20TOKENS | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Ukraine |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2018-present |
History
The band was originally a one-piece band consisted by the current frontman, Valerii Chubenko in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine.[2] While most of the lyrics are written by him, he reveals that the songs talk about real-life events and people and is always about something personal. He even calls music as a method of therapy and a way to help people that have the same feelings with him to not feel alone. [3]
They first gained attention through TikTok, especially through the covers of famous songs that were posted. [4]
In 2021, they appeared for the first time at Fox Rock fest in Russia.[5]
The themes of the songs are mostly about depression and bad relationships while combining emotional lyrics, extreme vocals and heavy live instruments. [4]
Inspirations
When writing music bands such as Slipknot, My Chemical Romance, HIM, Bring Me the Horizon, Papa Roach, Linkin Park, Woods of desolation,[3]Three Days Grace, Killswitch Engage. Bullet for My Valentine, Deftones and Rob Zombie[2] are listed as inspirations. They are also inspired by modern artists Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert and Chase Atlantic.[3]
Band members
Current members
- Valerii Chubenko - lead vocals
- Rostyslav Kucherenko - guitars, back-vocals
- XVIJUNE - drums
- etojeveha - bass
Past members
- Rostislav Nosenko (REJECT) - bass guitar
- Alexander Sorokin (crypt.) - drums[6]
- Andrey Onishchenko (YOSHICRYER) - bass guitar, vocals
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Сломан (Broken) |
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| ДЕМОНЫ В ПОСТЕЛИ (DEMONS IN BED) |
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| НОЖЕВЫЕ (KNIFE) |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Не успел" | 2019 | Non-album singles |
| "ВЫРВИ МОЁ СЕРДЦЕ" | ||
| "2045" | 2020 | |
| "ДЕВОЧКА-УБИЙЦА" | "ДЕМОНЫ В ПОСТЕЛИ" | |
| "Мы убежим" | Non-album singles | |
| "ЧАСИКИ" | ||
| "ЩЕКАСТЫЕ"
(featuring Neverlove) |
2021 | Non-album singles |
| "Dead Inside" | ||
| "НЕ ХОЧУ БОЛЬШЕ ПЛАКАТЬ" | ||
| "ОБИТО И РИН" | "НОЖЕВЫЕ" | |
| "ДЛЯ НЕЁ НИКТО Я" | ||
| "Blade"
(with Neverlove) |
Non-album singles | |
| "5 УТРА" | ||
| "НИЧЕГО НЕ ЧУВСТВОВАТЬ" | 2022 | |
| "НИКТО НЕ ПОМОЖЕТ МНЕ" | ||
| "ВЫРОЮ ТЕБЕ МОГИЛУ" | ||
| "All The Things She Said" | 2023 | |
| "Living Dead" | ||
| "Private Ghost" | ||
| "I'll Cut My Hair" (feat. Paris Shadows) | ||
| "I'm Dead Inside" | ||
| "Body Without Feelings" | ||
| "High Words Sober Thoughts" | 2024 | |
| "Don't Call Me Late At Night" |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "EMQKIDZ"
(Cinema featuring 20TOKENS) |
2018 | "EMQWINGZ 2" |
| "Без тебя"
(Zavtra Broshu featuring 20TOKENS) |
2020 | "В этом что-то есть" |
| "Мне нужна она"
(ILYA BLANKO featuring Fukkyouimmapretty & 20TOKENS) |
Non-album singles | |
| "Злой!"
(униsex featuring 20TOKENS) | ||
| "ТУСОВКА 2"
(Zavtra Broshu featuring 20TOKENS) |
2021 | |
| "Как я встретил вашу маму"
(Neverlove featuring 20TOKENS) |
"Лавметал, который вы заслужили" | |
| "Пусто"
(saypink! featuring 20TOKENS) |
2022 | Non-album singles |
| "Никотин"
(Neverlove featuring 20TOKENS) |
2023 | "Добро пожаловать на бал" |
- ^ Turchenko, Nikita (2021-07-10). "20TOKENS: интервью с Валерием Чубенко — восходящей звездой нового русского рока из ТикТока — Музыка на DTF (20TOKENS: interview with Valery Chubenko - the rising star of the new Russian rock from TikTok)". DTF. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ a b "От инженера-металлурга до музыканта: честное интервью вокалиста группы 20TOKENS Валерия Чубенко о музыке и жизни (From metallurgical engineer to musician: an honest interview with 20TOKENS vocalist Valery Chubenko about music and life)". devushka.ru. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
- ^ a b c Petrova, Nadezhda (December 22, 2021). "Валерий Чубенко: о группе 20Tokens, музыке, «ТикТоке» и вегетарианстве (Valerii Chubenko: about the group 20Tokens, music, TikTok and vegetarianism)".
- ^ a b "20Tokens: «Рок будет только процветать» (20Tokens: "Rock will only prosper")". March 14, 2022.
- ^ "Fox Rock Fest 2021: участники фестиваля, билеты, даты и место проведения (Fox Rock Fest 2021: festival participants, tickets, dates and venue)".
- ^ "«Обменялись респектами с Максом +100500», — драммер о выступлении на популярном Youtube-шоу". kluch.media. Retrieved 2024-07-12.