Unlike the original line-up, Kalush Orchestra focuses on hip hop blended with folk motifs and elements from Ukrainian traditional music.

[1][2][3][4][5] Kalush was formed in 2019 through the collaborative efforts of rapper Oleh Psiuk, also known as Psiuchyi Syn, and music producer Vanyok Klymenko.

[13] The leader and founder of the band Kalush, Oleh Psiuk, has long been known for wearing a pink bucket hat.

The singer bought his first bucket hat at a second-hand store for the filming of the music video for the song "Ne marynui".

[14] It has also become a significant symbol, as it is actively sold at auctions worldwide, raising funds to support Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War.