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 Croatian).
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 + List of studio albums, with selected details 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
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