ARTBAT: quick facts
Sourced, updated Nov 2026- Members
- Artur (Artur Kryvenko) and Batish (Vitaliy Limarenko)
- Nationality
- Ukrainian
- Based in
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Genres
- Techno, Progressive house
- Labels
- UPPERGROUND (founder)
- Active since
- 2014
Essential tracks
- Mandrake2015
- Tabu2017
- Element2019
- For a Feeling (with CamelPhat feat. Rhodes)2020
- Horizon2021
DJ Mag Top 100 best: #70
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about ARTBAT
Where are ARTBAT from?
ARTBAT are from Ukrainian. Today they are based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Who are the members of ARTBAT?
ARTBAT are Artur (Artur Kryvenko) and Batish (Vitaliy Limarenko).
What kind of music does ARTBAT play?
ARTBAT play techno and progressive house.
Does ARTBAT have a record label?
Yes. ARTBAT founded UPPERGROUND.
What are ARTBAT's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Mandrake" (2015), "Tabu" (2017) and "Element" (2019).
Is ARTBAT part of Afterlife?
No. ARTBAT is an independent duo that runs its own label, UPPERGROUND, launched in 2021. They have released music on Tale Of Us's Afterlife label, including the 2019 single Element.
How did ARTBAT become famous?
Their 2015 debut track Mandrake was championed by Richie Hawtin, who played it for a year. They won Breakthrough Artist at the 2019 DJ Awards and debuted in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs at No. 73 in 2025.
When is ARTBAT's next festival show?
ARTBAT is on the lineup of Dreamstate SoCal (Long Beach, CA, USA) 2026, starting November 20, 2026.