Kosmetika has been played on NTS shows including Around the World in 7 Record Stores, with Strawberry Needles first played on 11 May 2024.

Dive into the unique world of Kosmetika, a band that brings together musicians from different parts of the globe, unified in the city of Naarm. The group paints a mesmerising fusion of gritty guitars, crisp bass lines and unforgettable scathing synthesisers, which transport the listener into Kosmetika’s own fantastic universe.

Formed by Veeka Nazarova from Khabarovsk and Mikey Ellis from Tāmaki Makaurau, Kosmetika blends elements of fuzz-pop, new wave, and krautrock. The mix of Russian and English lyrics adds a unique flair…