Vukovi
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Vukovi (stylised as VUKOVI) is a Scottish rock band 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
Wolves
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). 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 the departure of bassist Jason Trotter as he wanted to move on. The statement which announced Trotter's departure stated the separation 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, 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, Incubus, Florence Welch, Sia, Funeral for a Friend, Foals and Battles.
Fall Better
On 24 January 2020, Vukovi released their second album, Fall Better.
Nula
On 7 October 2022, Vukovi released their third album, Nula
My God Has Got A Gun
On 24 January 2025, Vukovi released their fourth album, My God Has Got A Gun
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
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Vukovi | Released: 10 March 2017 Label: LAB Formats: CD, digital download, streaming |
| Fall Better | Released: 24 January 2020 Label: VKVI Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming |
| Nula | Released: 7 October 2022 Label: LAB Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming |
| My God Has Got a Gun | Released: 24 January 2025 Label: SharpTone Records Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming |
EPs
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| It Looked So Good On Me... | Released: 30 September 2011 Label: EmuBands Formats: Digital download, streaming |
| ...But I Won't Wear You Again | Released: 9 January 2012 Label: EmuBands Formats: Digital download, streaming |
| Sweet Swears | Released: 22 October 2012 Label: EmuBands Formats: Digital download, streaming |
Singles
| 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 |