Vukovi
Vukovi | |
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 Vukovi performing live in 2024. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | |
| Members | Janine Shilstone Hamish Reilly |
| Past members | Jason Trotter Colin Irving Martyn Lynch |
Vukovi (stylised as VUKOVI) is a Scottish rock band[1] from Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland, consisting of singer Janine Shilstone and guitarist Hamish Reilly. The band released their self-titled debut album Vukovi on 10 Mar 2017. Their most recent album titled My God Has Got A Gun was released on 24 January 2025.
Before taking its current name, the band was previously named Wolves
History
[edit]Wolves
[edit] | This section may contain excessive or inappropriate references to self-published sources. (March 2025) |
Guitarist Hamish Reilly, bassist Jason Trotter and drummer Martyn Lynch played together in a Scottish rock band called Wolves, alongside another member who served as the lead vocalist. However the band became dissatisfied with their singer, who subsequently left the group. At around the same time, singer Janine Shilstone was fired from another band. When Shilstone auditioned for Wolves in 2010, everyone instantly felt the chemistry. Shilstone's arrival affected the sound of Wolves so much, they decided to change their name to Vukovi (which means "wolves" in Serbian).[2] The inspiration for the 2012 Sweet Swears EP front cover is actually the coat of arms of Serbia (a double-headed eagle with a crown.)
Vukovi
[edit]On 10 March 2017, Vukovi released their debut self-titled album.[3]
On 22 November 2018, the band released a statement announcing the departure of bassist Jason Trotter as he wanted to move on.[4] The statement which announced Trotter's departure stated the separation was peaceful and "there is no bad vibes".[5] According to Trotter's Instagram page,[6] he is working as a barber in Glasgow. At around the same time, drummer Colin Irving also left the band for unspecified reasons, with Martin Sharples-Johnston taking up drumming duties for touring only.
Vukovi have cited influences including Bring Me the Horizon, Rage Against the Machine, Queens of the Stone Age, Death From Above 1979, the 1975, Deaf Havana, Paramore, the Naked & Famous, PJ Harvey, Ben Howard,[7] Incubus, Florence Welch, Sia,[8] Funeral for a Friend, Foals and Battles.[9]
Fall Better
[edit]On 24 January 2020, Vukovi released their second album, Fall Better.[10]
Nula
[edit]On 7 October 2022, Vukovi released their third album, Nula
My God Has Got A Gun
[edit]On 24 January 2025, Vukovi released their fourth album, My God Has Got A Gun
Members
[edit]Current members
[edit]- Janine Shilstone - vocals (2010–present)
- Hamish Reilly - lead guitar (2010–present)
- Martin Sharples-Johnston - drums (2012-present; touring only)
Former members
[edit]- Jason Trotter - bass (2010-2018)
- Colin Irving - drums (2012-2018)
- Martin Lynch - drums (2010-2012)
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details |
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| Vukovi |
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| Fall Better |
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| Nula |
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| My God Has Got a Gun |
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EPs
[edit]| Title | EP details |
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| It Looked So Good On Me... |
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| ...But I Won't Wear You Again |
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| Sweet Swears |
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Singles
[edit]| Single | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "So Long Gone" | 2014 | Non-album single |
| "Bouncy Castle" | VUKOVI | |
| "Boy George" | 2016 | |
| "Animal" | ||
| "La Di La" | ||
| "Weirdo" | 2017 | |
| "And He Lost His Mind" | ||
| "C.L.A.U.D.I.A" | 2019 | Fall Better |
| "Wired (Forbes & Reilly Remix)" | Non-album single | |
| "Behave" | Fall Better | |
| "All That Candy" | ||
| "Run/Hide" | ||
| "Violent Minds" | 2020 | |
| "SLO" | NULA | |
| "KILL IT" | 2021 | |
| "HURT" | ||
| "LASSO" | 2022 | |
| "HADES" | ||
| "I EXIST" | ||
| "QUENCH" | ||
| "CREEP HEAT" | 2023 | Non-album single |
| "MERCY KILL" | ||
| "GUNGHO" | 2024 | MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN |
| "MISTY ECSTASY" | ||
| "SNO" | ||
| "MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN" | 2025 |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Vukovi - About". Facebook.com. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ "Vukovi biography". Last.fm. 12 January 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
Quote: Luckily, when Shilstone auditioned for Wolves in 2010, all four members felt an instant chemistry. Shilstone's input altered the overall sound so much so that they decided a name change, and a fresh start, were in order; their new name, Vukovi, comes from the Serbian word for wolves. Over the next five years the band worked hard at perfecting their live shows and building a solid fan base, all the while releasing the occasional single or EP, including the Sweet Swears EP in 2012. Amid various setbacks and live tours, Vukovi began working on their eponymous debut, which eventually saw release in 2017.
- ↑ "ALBUM: Vukovi - Vukovi | DEAD PRESS! | It's more than "just music" to us". Deadpress.co.uk. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ "NEWS: Vukovi part ways with bassist, Jason Trotter! | DEAD PRESS! | It's more than "just music" to us". Deadpress.co.uk. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ "Vukovi - Sadly we have to announce our good friend Jason..." Facebook.com. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ "Jason Trotter (@jasontrotter_gla) • Instagram photos and videos". Instagram.com. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ "Vukovi on the songs that influenced their debut LP - The Skinny". www.theskinny.co.uk. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ "Gimme Your Answers: An Interview w/ Vukovi – Alicia Atout". 3 August 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ "Catching up with Vukovi!". ALTCORNER.com. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ Naomi Sanders (23 January 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW: Fall Better - Vukovi - Distorted Sound Magazine". Distortedsoundmag.com. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ↑ Rogers, Jack (26 May 2022). "Vukovi Have Announced the Details of Their New Album Nula". Rock Sound. Retrieved 29 May 2022.