I Hate Myself Because

I Hate Myself Because is the solo project of Ukrainian musician Maksym Semeniuk, who emerged as a significant voice in the global indie-rock scene during the early 2020s. His sound identity is built on a foundation of garage rock and surf-punk, characterized by high-gain guitar textures, deadpan vocal deliveries, and a pervasive sense of anxiety.

Semeniuk's rise was fueled by the digital-first landscape, gaining massive traction on social media platforms before transitioning into a consistent recording artist with a prolific output of singles and EPs. Culturally, the project resonates with a Gen Z audience navigating mental health struggles and digital isolation, positioning Semeniuk alongside contemporaries like Vundabar and Sir Chloe. Critically, he is noted for his ability to maintain a 'bedroom' intimacy despite the high-energy, often aggressive nature of his arrangements. His work reflects a specific intersection of Eastern European indie sensibilities and Western garage-rock revivalism, creating a sound that is both geographically specific and universally relatable in its emotional vulnerability.