Tucha

Maria Tuchka , known professionally as Tucha (, ; stylised in all caps), is a Ukrainian singer-songwriter and record producer.

Early life Tucha was born in Khmelnytskyi, where she was raised by her single mother. She and her friends established a band in which she played the synthesisers and was the lead vocalist, though they broke up after their first rehearsal due to her insecurity about performing. The experience led her to abandon music for some time. Throughout 2020, she hosted a podcast about Ukrainian women in music titled (; Heroines). Later that year, she won the Young Blood (Jury Choice) Award at the 2021 Jager Music Awards organised by Jägermeister Ukraine.

Following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Tucha released the song "Russia Is a Terrorist State" in August of that year. Its music video includes archival footage of the Holodomor, the Executed Renaissance, and other examples of anti-Ukrainian repression by Russia, as well as Russian actions against other countries such as Georgia and Syria. declared it the "main video of the war so far" at the time of its release. On 31 May, she released the song "" . Its title is a pun on the Ukrainian words for decadence and dance and its music video, which features members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, aimed to raise funds for them. On 26 September, she released the song "" (; from the English slang term slay) in support of the LGBTQ community and a law proposal that sought to introduce civil partnerships in Ukraine. Her debut album (; Lyrics of My Love) was released on 24 July 2025. Her lyrics often tackle social and political issues, though she also writes about personal topics.

Personal life Tucha resides in Kyiv. She believes that "an artist should be a role model" and has frequently expressed her political opinions. She described herself as "quite categoric" on some issues, such as her veganism and pro-Ukraine activism. She also supports feminism and LGBTQ rights, and has performed at Kyiv Pride.

Discography Studio albums (2025)

Extended plays (2019) (2021)

Singles