8Kays is a Ukrainian-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer whose distinctive approach to melodic house and techno has established her as an internationally recognised name within electronic music. The project of Iryna Shvydka, 8Kays combines emotionally driven melodies, progressive influences and powerful electronic production, creating a sound that moves fluidly between atmosphere and intensity. Her catalogue has earned support from some of the industry’s most respected labels, with releases across Afterlife, Watergate Records, Bedrock Records, Interstellar Recordings, Armada Music and DGTL, among others.
Her rise has been matched by an increasingly global touring presence. 8Kays has appeared across major electronic music platforms including Tomorrowland, EDC, Awakenings, Time Warp, CRSSD and Afterlife events, alongside performances at internationally recognised venues such as Hï Ibiza, Ushuaïa Ibiza, Printworks London and Avant Gardner New York. Whether through immersive DJ sets or her studio productions, her work is defined by a strong melodic identity and an ability to balance emotional depth with the energy of the dancefloor.
Continuing to expand her catalogue and creative direction, 8Kays has maintained a consistent release schedule across 2026, including Inner Light, What’s Your Move, Dots and, most recently, “Sirens” with Kyozo on Armada Music. Her evolution across melodic house, techno and progressive electronic music reflects an artist continually refining her sound while building an increasingly international profile. With a growing global audience, respected label partnerships and performances across some of electronic music’s leading stages, 8Kays continues to strengthen her position on the international electronic circuit.