10 Scottish Bands You Need To Listen To
9. Vukovi
One of the freshest talents to emerge from Scotland, the two-piece punk band from Kilwinning have been making their mark on the British rock scene since 2010.
Originally a quartet, Vukovi formed when singer Janine Shilstone auditioned for the band in 2010, which was originally called Wolves. Shiltone's contribution is said to have influenced the group's sound so much that they decided to adopt the new name, which is the Serbian word for wolves.
From their early EP releases that included tracks 'Schwagger', 'Target Practice', and 'Thick Skinned', the group began to forge their own niche with heavy, rhythmic riffs and catchy melodies whilst gathering a strong fan base though honing their live performances across the UK.
Releasing their self-titled debut album in 2017, the band made a strong statement of what their sound was all about with new tracks 'La Di Da' and 'Colour Me In' alongside re-worked versions of some earlier singles.
Not long after the release of the album, two of the band's four members parted ways one year later. However, this wasn't enough to stop Shilstone and guitarist Hamish Reily from continuing.
The band's second album Fall Better launched in January 2020 and they're reportedly working on their third.