Kosmetika is a Naarm\/Melbourne-based band with members hailing from across the globe, united by a
love for genre-blurring music. Their sound fuses gritty guitars, crisp basslines, and scathing synths to
create a unique universe of fuzz-pop, new wave, punk, krautrock, shoegaze, and more. Alternating
between Russian and English lyrics, Kosmetika adds rich, colourful layers to their music that reflect
their diverse influences.
Founded in 2018 in T\u0101maki Makaurau (Auckland) by Veeka Nazarova and Mikey Ellis, the band gained
early attention with their single \u201cKraftneau\u201d, known for its modern krautrock feel and hypnotic spoken
word vocals. Their debut album, Pop Soap (Roolette Records) released in 2019, explored a wide sonic
palette\u2014from ’90s slacker pop to intense, layered krautrock textures.
In early 2023, they released their sophomore album Illustration (Spoilsport Records), a bold step into
shoegaze, synthwave, and Russian pop goth. Driven by shimmering synths, intricate drum machines,
and unconventional song structures, Illustration was critically praised and nominated for the Australian
Music Prize. It received rotation on 3RRR, KCRW (by Henry Rollins), KEXP, BBC 6, and was featured on
Colin Newman\u2019s radio show -Swimming In Sound.
Kosmetika\u2019s third album, Luxury (2024, Spoilsport Records), marked a shift to a more studio-focused,
collaborative approach. Blending melancholic \u201880s new wave with pop, psych-inflected shoegaze, and
krautrock, Luxury showcases the band\u2019s evolution. Highlights include the slow-burning opener
\u201cPictures Are Gone\u201d (feat. Nazarova), Ellis\u2019s catchy guitar-pop on \u201cFish\u201d and \u201cMake It Good\u201d, Suriano\u2019s
punk-tinged \u201cReward Risk\u201d, and the driving \u201cKosmetika Strikes Back\u201d led by Moore and Lynch.
Despite its diversity, the album maintains a strong, cohesive identity.
Kosmetika will be releasing their highly anticipated new album, Present Perfect Continues, in
October 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for the band. Following the album’s release,
Kosmetika will embark on a European tour in late 2026, performing headline shows and appearing
at a selection of internationally recognised music festivals. The tour will introduce the band’s new
material to European audiences while strengthening their international profile and creating
opportunities to connect with new fans, industry professionals, and collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n