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Alina Pash Joins Forces With Bambie Thug on New Version of "Bad Witch"

ALINA PASH

JOINS FORCES WITH BAMBIE THUG

ON NEW VERSION OF “BAD WITCH”

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The witching hour is upon us as Ukrainian-born, Los Angeles-based singer, rapper, and songwriter Alina Pash has joined forces with Irish-born alt disruptor Bambie Thug (they/them/fae) for a captivating new version of latest single “Bad Witch.” The powerful pair of enchantresses take a similar approach to their genre-smashing and shapeshifting sound, letting their unconventional but fierce style reign free and summon listeners into their thrilling world. The collaborative offering is no exception as they blend their alchemy of influences and make it clear that there’s a new coven in town.

WATCH THE VISUALIZER FOR "BAD WITCH" FT. BAMBIE THUG HERE

“I’ve admired Alina since I heard her song ‘Witch.’ I always knew we were aligned so when we got in contact and she asked me to jump on her track it was a no brainer,” shares Bambie Thug. “My verse on ‘Bad Witch’ is all about owning my power in business, sex, and soul. I can’t wait to make more music together, it’s a blessing having another mystic mate in the music industry!”

“Bambie Thug brought the perfect edge to my soft, sexy vibe — like we completed each other,” Alina adds. “Filming the visuals under a full moon in the LA mountains was a ritual of co-creation. It felt like we were weaving a massive web, connecting and vibrating with each other's energy. That’s real power — coming together, lifting each other up, and moving as one force.”

The fresh new version of “Bad Witch” unites Alina and Bambie — Eurovision 2024’s standout act from Ireland — two powerful forces who channel the mystical witch spirit in their own unique ways. Inspired by the witchcraft-centered 2000s TV series Charmed, the track celebrates the diverse sides of individuals and encourages them to embrace their true selves. While historically witches were feared, today the word carries a message of fostering personal and universal growth, a badge that both Alina and Bambie wear proudly. This release is an anthem for today’s “witches” — those who are aware of their power, strong, and free to express themselves.

"It was pure magic to collaborate with a true artistic witch like Bambie Thug,” Alina continues. “I remember us driving through LA, heading to the studio — talking about life, symbols, and signs, finding all these little parallels between us. It felt like I was speaking to my twin, open-hearted and raw, yet we were completely different in some ways. That’s the beauty of it — accepting each other, embracing our contrasts, and supporting each other. Our connection, raw and real, is woven into the song, the visuals, and our friendship now.”

Alina Pash is a genre-defying artist who has established herself as one of the most active Ukrainian musical voices in Europe. Since participating and placing third in the Ukrainian edition of The X Factor in 2016, she has utilized her platform to not only share her multifaceted talent and style, but also provide a voice for the voiceless. “Bad Witch,” released earlier this month and has garnered early support from Spotify’s Global Hip-Hop and Apple Music’s New Music Daily playlists, offers the first taste of what’s to come later this year from Alina.

ABOUT ALINA PASH

With over 28 million global streams, Alina Pash has been recognized as Ukraine's rap diva, starting a new trend of incorporating elements of forgotten ethnic culture into modern music. Her debut album featured hit songs “Bosorkanya” and “Bitanga” which received praise from Ukrainian media and marked a turning point in her life as a creative. In 2019, she was recognized for being a young opinion leader, named one of Forbes Ukraine’s “30 to 30,” and performed a rap variation of the national anthem of Ukraine on the country’s Independence Day in front of President Volodymyr Zelensky and thousands of others. In 2022, Alina won the national selection to represent her country in Eurovision with her track “Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors.” However, she withdrew from the competition due to a political issue stemming from a previous trip when she crossed the border to Crimea, which was considered prohibited at the time. Continuing to bring her vibrant and engaging stage presence to fans around the world, Alina has performed at Burning Man, Lollapalooza Berlin, Pohoda Festival in Slovakia, Orange Festival in Poland, and more.

As a fashion icon, Alina previously won ELLE Ukraine’s Style Award (2019) and was named one of the most stylish and successful Ukrainian women. She was the face of PUMA and served as an ambassador and music maker for multiple campaigns in addition to working with top Ukrainian fashion designers as well as various brands such as McDonald’s and Nestle. Additionally, Alina has earned sync placement with her song “Воїн” which can be heard in EA Games’ Need For Speed Unbounded soundtrack.

After the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Alina began channeling the pain of the conflict into a force for the nation’s strength through her music. Her single “Heaven” was written for those whose lives were lost during the war, capturing the profound sorrow and transforming it into a poignant tribute. She’s continued to participate in public activities and charity concerts both in Ukraine and Europe including Sziget, one of the largest European festivals where she gave a political audio-visual performance focused around the war. Now living in Los Angeles, Alina aims to bring her story and culture to life through her music, embodying the juxtaposition of joy and struggle.

ABOUT BAMBIE THUG

Cork-born alt disruptor Bambie Thug (they/them/fae) is smashing through gender and socio-political stereotypes to create an era-defining sound that borders on elements of pop, rock, electronic and more. Self-coining the term ‘Ouija-pop’ to describe their sound, Bambie Thug has made serious waves in the last couple years with a series of genre-defying singles and a critically acclaimed EP, CATHEXIS. Bambie represented Ireland at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with their spellbinding entry “Doomsday Blue,” finishing at 6th place – the highest placement for an Irish act in 24 years. With a visual artistry equally as striking as their musical breath, their witchy aesthetic and strong cinematic videos have seen them transform into otherworldly characters such as ‘HIM’ from The Powerpuff Girls and a Vampire Bride. No stranger to the big stage, Bambie has torn up festival stages across the world including Download Festival, Mighty Hoopla, Rock For People and Trans Musicales to much critical acclaim. Their showstopping performances have been described as “a genderqueer, occult-tinged, strikingly theatrical edge” and they have received ongoing editorial support from the likes of NME, Kerrang!, Rolling Stone UK, GAY TIMES, BBC Radio 1, Spotify, Amazon Music and more.