Eye to eye

Year of foundation – 2022
Language – Ukrainian, English
Genre – hip-pop, electronica, alternative pop

Lineup:

Sergiy Kuznetsov;
Olga Vorobyova.

History of the group

Ochi v Ochi is a Ukrainian pop duet that has won the hearts of thousands of listeners in a short time. The group was created at the end of 2022 by producer and performer Sergiy Kuznetsov and singer Olga Vorobyova. The emergence of the new group took place after several years of creative collaboration, during which Olga performed demo versions of songs written by Sergiy for other artists. At first, the group was called VINVONA. However, it later changed its name to Ochi v Ochi. The new name symbolizes openness, emotional contact and depth of communication with the audience through music.

Creative path

The idea to create a Ukrainian-language pop duet was born in early 2022 - in the format of a combination of male and female vocals, where lyrical motifs harmoniously intertwine with a dance sound. But the war forced to postpone plans. And the debut took place only on November 4, 2022 - with the release of the single "Wait". The song, created together with producer Sergey Yermolaev (Kazka, Wellboy), instantly became a TikTok hit and brought the artists their first great recognition and popularity. Like most of the duet's tracks, the composition tells about feelings, tenderness and drama of relationships between a man and a woman. Within a month, the band released the English-language single So Sorry, which entered the digital charts and confirmed the duo's professionalism at the international level. The release helped the Ochi v Ochi project go beyond the Ukrainian scene and gain new fans abroad. In 2023, the band continued to actively work on new compositions. The single "Hangs Up", created in collaboration with producer Sergey Ranov (RUNSTAR), received positive reviews from fans and critics. And the next song "Shchastya Lyubit Tyshu (ShchLT)" combined electronics with gentle guitar parts, emphasizing the emotional depth of the band's style.

Creative Style

Ochi v Ochi's music balances on the border of indie pop, electronics and alternative pop. The band's sound is distinguished by minimalist arrangements, sincere vocal intonations and a harmonious combination of emotions and rhythm. In each composition, the author's hand of Sergey Kuznetsov and the charisma of Olga Vorobyova are palpable - a tandem that creates songs with vivid emotions and deep meanings. The duet's tracks are not just music. They are stories that touch the soul. Each release becomes an event in the Ukrainian pop industry, and fans eagerly await new singles and video clips. Ochi v Ochi songs appear on the air of popular radio stations and cause active discussion among listeners.

Creative development of the band

In 2025, the band went on a concert tour of Ukrainian cities. Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Dnipro - everywhere sincere performers are met by hundreds of fans. The format of the performances remains chamber, but with each live show the scale grows. On stage, Ochi v Ochi always create a special atmosphere. The main components of the band's magic are:

live instruments and a minimum of processing;
clean, penetrating vocals and sincere emotions;
restrained and stylish design of the show without excessive special effects.

The duo's concerts are always warm meetings with fans, where each track acquires a new sound and becomes part of a common energy space.

Social activity

The group is actively developing its own presence in the digital space - on Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and TikTok. There, the artists share new releases, video clips, concert news and moments from behind the scenes. Such openness helps the duo members to stay in constant touch with their listeners, inspire and expand their fan base. Today, Ochi v Ochi is more than just a band. It is a collective with its own voice, style and philosophy, embodying modern Ukrainian music in its best form – emotionally, honestly and inspiredly.