Vukovi (stylised as VUKOVI) is a Scottish rock band from Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland. The band released their self-titled debut album Vukovi on 10 Mar 2017. Their second album titled Fall Better was released on 24 January 2020.

History

Wolves

Reilly, Trotter and Lynch played together in a Scottish rock band called Wolves. As they were unsatisfied with their lead singer, he left the band. At around the same time, Shilstone was fired from another band. When Shilstone auditioned for Wolves in 2010, everyone instantly felt the chemistry at the first glance. Shilstone's arrival affected the sound of Wolves so much, they decided to change their name to Vukovi (which means "wolves" in Serbian). 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

On 10 March 2017, Vukovi released their debut self-titled album.

On 22 November 2018, the band released a statement announcing bassist Jason Trotter leaves the band as he wanted to move on. The band also stated that the separation with Trotter was peaceful and "there is no bad vibes". According to Trotter's Instagram page, he is working as a barber in Glasgow. At around the same time, Irving also left the band for unspecified reasons.

Fall Better

On 24 January 2020, Vukovi released their second album, Fall Better.

Members

Current members

  • Janine Shilstone - vocals (2010–present)
  • Hamish Reilly - lead guitar (2010–present)
  • Martin Sharples-Johnston - drums (2012-present; touring only)

Former members

  • Jason Trotter - bass (2010-2018)
  • Colin Irving - drums (2012-2018)
  • Martin Lynch - drums (2010-2012)

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
VukoviReleased: 10 March 2017 Label: LAB Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Fall BetterReleased: 24 January 2020 Label: VKVI Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
NulaReleased: 7 October 2022 Label: LAB Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
My God Has Got a GunReleased: 24 January 2025 Label: SharpTone Records Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming

EPs

TitleEP details
It Looked So Good On Me...Released: 30 September 2011 Label: EmuBands Formats: Digital download, streaming
...But I Won't Wear You AgainReleased: 9 January 2012 Label: EmuBands Formats: Digital download, streaming
Sweet SwearsReleased: 22 October 2012 Label: EmuBands Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

SingleYearAlbum
"So Long Gone"2014Non-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"2019Fall 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"2023Non-album single
"MERCY KILL"
"GUNGHO"2024MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN
"MISTY ECSTASY"
"SNO"
"MY GOD HAS GOT A GUN"2025

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