After an eight-year hiatus, Ukrainian band The Maneken founded by composer and sound producer Eugene Filatov returns with a new single, "One-Night Stand." Created in collaboration with French artist dOP (Nathan Daisy), this track is a candid story of failed relationships, gaining exceptional depth and expressiveness thanks to the unique timbre and emotional delivery of the French performer.
"One-Night Stand" is a musical experiment: its rhythmic structure creates an illusion of being simultaneously fast and slowed down, prompting listeners to rethink their perception and even leaving professional musicians puzzled by the rhythm.
Born in 2020, the track found its visual embodiment in 2021 in a music video directed by Eugene Filatov himself. “The video became an organic extension of the music, visualizing the artistic images that emerged in my mind during the writing process,” shares Eugene.
"One-Night Stand" marks a new chapter in The Maneken’s creative journey, serving as the first single from their highly anticipated fifth album, Nova Era, set for release on May 23, 2025. According to Eugene Filatov, Nova Era is a sensitive reflection on themes of loss and disappointment, yet also a hymn to the lightness of being and the ability to find joy in simple things, "just because" and "despite everything."
The band The Maneken, founded by composer and sound producer Eugene Filatov, releases a new track “В Моїм Серці” (“In My Heart") – a fusion of hip-hop, urban culture, and a deep belief in a better future for Ukraine. The inspiration for the song came from the iconic composition “Квітка” ("Flower") by the Ukrainian band "Okean Elzy". It was a fragment of this track, accidentally heard by Eugene in an Instagram feed, that formed the basis of the new single.
"I made a screen recording, added a beat, and we immediately tried to negotiate with 'Okean Elzy' about using the sample," says Eugene Filatov. "Sviatoslav Vakarchuk personally sang this sample exclusively for me in the studio. We coordinated everything with the band, and they blessed this track."
The lyrics for the song were written by Alyona Alyona (Aliona Savranenko), based on Eugene’s ideas. “В моїм серці” ("In My Heart") is a poignant reflection on what’s happening around us, and at the same time, an ode to strength, hope, and growth.
"It’s about how I believe in our country, see its potential – like a flower breaking through the earth toward the sun," underlines Eugene Filatov.
The track combines a powerful beat, urban vibe, and a lyrical story about resilience and the light that lives in the heart.
"No matter how much time it takes
To climb from the bottom up to the sun
I believe you’ll see the light
In my heart
You are a flower,"
— rings out in the chorus, conveying the song’s main message.
This track is a bold step for The Maneken in exploring hip-hop culture, amplified by the soulful lines of Alyona Alyona and a nostalgic sample from “Okean Elzy” that resonates in the heart of every Ukrainian. Together, they lend the sound a special depth and character.
“В Моїм Серці” ("In My Heart") is the second single from the upcoming album Nova Era, set for release on May 23, 2025. It will be The Maneken’s fifth album – the first after an eight-year hiatus. According to Eugene, Nova Era is a story about lost life, lost happiness, lost fun, but also about lightness and joy "just because" and "despite everything."
