- Real name - Anastasiia Sihitova
- City - Chernivtsi (Ukraine)
- Language - Ukrainian
- Occupation - singer, songwriter
- Genre - indie
The Artist's Journey
Anastymoza is the solo indie project of musician Anastasiia Sihitova from Chernivtsi. She began her journey to the hearts of fans with the song «Ask for Forgiveness». It was this track that rapidly gained popularity on TikTok in 2022 and later surpassed two million streams across music platforms. The successful debut became an important step toward recognition and popularity. The track introduced Anastasiia's music to a wide audience.
Anastasiia Sihitova chose music as a way to better understand herself and the reality around her. For the artist, creativity became a unique form of inner dialogue - an opportunity to express personal experiences and reflections on the meaning of existence. It was this need for emotional and intellectual self-expression that ultimately led Anastasiia into the world of music.
Creative Journey
Continuing to immerse listeners in an atmosphere of mystery and profound meaning, Anastymoza released the song «Chrysanthemums» in 2024. Filled with delicate sensitivity and haunting sound, the track broke through the boundaries of perception and opened a new dimension of the artist's creativity. The song naturally merged with the atmosphere of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, becoming the game's unofficial soundtrack. The composition strongly resonated with the dark yet hypnotic energy of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.
«Chrysanthemums» creates a powerful emotional atmosphere that feels almost tangible. The track seems to envelop the listener from within. From the very first notes, it reveals a delicate intertwining of vulnerability and refined melancholy. The song's lyrics are woven through with metaphors. The imagery goes beyond simply describing flowers, revealing deep emotions hidden beneath a fragile exterior.
In May of the same year, Anastymoza released her full-length album «Faust's Cold Paws». The release stood out for its emotional depth and symbolism. Throughout the album, Anastasiia Sihitova shares her personal stories through music: from intimate experiences of love and self-discovery to reflections on religion and her own worldview. The album's title is dedicated to the singer's beloved cat, Faustyna. «Faust's Cold Paws» became a bold statement of Anastymoza's serious arrival in the music industry. The debut album established the artist as the voice of an entire generation, with songs that resonate deeply with those still searching for themselves while experiencing their first losses and victories.
At the beginning of 2025, Anastymoza released the new single «Sonia» together with a music video that impressed viewers with its emotional depth and atmosphere of silence amid a noisy world. In this composition, the singer addresses another version of herself that longs for peace and balance. Unlike her previous works, Anastymoza completely abandoned her ironic approach in «Sonia», choosing sincerity and emotional openness instead. Both the lyrics and music were written by the artist herself. The track was mixed and mastered by Denys Semeniuk. The music video was created in collaboration with director Mary Norets.
The Artist's Style and Development
Anastymoza shapes her work within a broad cultural context, drawing inspiration primarily from a global European sound. In interviews, the singer emphasizes that since childhood and adolescence, her artistic taste has been largely influenced by international music. This has shaped Anastasiia's cultural preferences, which naturally gravitate toward the Western world.
As she gained more personal and artistic experience, the singer found greater inner freedom, particularly in her forms of expression. She is no longer afraid to experiment, including with language and style. Anastymoza's lyrics are concise, sharp, and filled with irony that easily resonates with her audience. Anastasiia uses ironic Surzhyk, helping her create distinctive characters and establish a unique emotional tone.
The sound of her tracks is dreamy and sometimes almost "homemade" in its intimacy. Yet this is precisely where the singer's charm lies and where her charisma truly shines. Anastymoza's live performances are the result of teamwork involving session musicians. They do not merely accompany the artist on stage but fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere of each concert, investing maximum energy and emotion into every performance.
Interesting Facts About the Singer:
- Anastymoza could create songs in English or other languages. However, the singer emphasizes that she is first and foremost a Ukrainian artist, making everything Ukrainian especially close to her heart;
- Anastasiia has always wanted to collaborate with international projects. As a step toward achieving this goal, Anastymoza released a collaborative track with Swedish artist Kusk;
- for Anastasiia, genuine connection with the audience matters far more than grand scale or expensive stage design. The artist does not chase spectacle but instead strives to create high-quality, emotionally authentic performances that meet her audience's expectations. Her main goal is to give people exactly what they long to feel;
- the talented artist from Chernivtsi's favorite local dish is banosh. She has even cooked this traditional Ukrainian dish for her foreign friends while traveling.
