VØVK

Ukrainian progressive rock/post-hc band Vøvk will release their upcoming new full-length record, “Litera”, on October 3 via kontrabass. Today, the band presents their third single, “Mur”, accompanied by a monochrome music video. The song reflects the emotional landscape of the first days of the Russian full-scale invasion, when daily life shrank to the narrow corridors of apartments, and people sought comfort in fragile illusions of safety.

In an in-depth statement, the band shares: “In the first days of the full-scale invasion, our lives narrowed to the corridors of our apartments, where between two walls we built our own fortresses. Onto mattresses and sleeping bags we slowly dragged books, laptops, dishes – as if trying to fill this space with a new life. Every evening, scrolling through the news feed, we believed that the night would erase the horror, and the morning would bring a different reality, like waking up from a nightmare. These feelings shaped the song ‘Mur’ – our naïve, almost childlike faith that tomorrow is near, just one dream away.“

Stream the single HERE

Built on hypnotic rhythms and dynamic contrasts, “Mur” captures the duality of fear and hope: aggression and tension coexist with lullaby-like calmness. This duality is also reflected in the song’s title, which holds multiple meanings:

Mur – Ukrainian word for “wall”. A fortress wall raised by the song’s lyrical hero;
Mur – from the Ukrainian word for “ants”, the creatures that populate the track;
Mur – a muffled murmur, a whisper that resonates throughout the song.

The video illustrates the threshold between harsh reality and dream, offering a glimpse of escape into a fragile, imagined peace. As a part of the upcoming album, “Mur” symbolizes awakening – the breakthrough of new life through devastation, embodying both vulnerability and resilience.

Tracklist:

Sil
Iskra
Leleka
Mur
Tyhr
Promin
Okean

“Litera” will be coming out on October 3rd on kontrabass and is available for pre-order HERE

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Roman Bondar at Lizard Audio in Kyiv, Ukraine
Artwork by Diogo Soares
Art direction & design by Anton Shiferson

VØVK are:
Oleksandr Kuts – lead & backing vocals, bass, percussion
Yehor Druzenko – guitar, synths
Yevhenii Khrulov – drums, backing vocals, percussion

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Ukrainian progressive rock outfit Vøvk announces their deeply personal and conceptual new album, “Litera”, set for release on October 3. This album explores Ukraine’s emotional landscape in times of turmoil, using nature and primal feelings as subtle metaphors.

“Litera” (letter) highlights the written word as a core of culture – the smallest unit that builds words, stories, and songs. The album reflects hardship without naming war directly, but its presence is felt through symbols and emotions. The songs mirror states of struggle, loss, pain, hope, and renewal – reflecting the natural cycles that govern life on Earth.

The album’s tracklist reflects a natural cycle – from drought to fire, flood, spring, dawn, and back to drought – each song is tied to a specific natural phenomenon, animal, or tangible element. These motifs portray the inner world of a person facing change and struggle.

Tracklist:

Sil
Iskra
Leleka
Mur
Tyhr
Promin
Okean

As a powerful first single from the album, the band has unleashed “Promin”, an emotionally charged track elevated by a remarkable guest appearance from Johannes Persson, vocalist of Swedish post-metal titans CULT OF LUNA. This collaboration stands as a profound statement of solidarity, as Persson lends his voice to the Ukrainian language for the very first time.

The single comes with a visualizer inspired by the timeless, fantastical cinema of Georges Méliès, available to watch below.

Stream the single HERE

Johannes Persson commented on the collaboration: “As a rule of life, I try to say ‘yes’ more often than ‘no’. What I didn’t know was that Vøvk wanted me to sing in Ukrainian, a language I don’t speak, understand, or have any real grasp of. But hey, why not? All I could do was give it my best. I’m happy with the result and genuinely proud that Vøvk put their trust in me.“

Vøvk frontman Oleksandr Kuts echoed this sentiment, stating, “This song needed a sense of support and unity, and this partnership with Johannes Persson is not only a creative choice but also a meaningful act of solidarity. He deeply understands the Ukrainian context, and his decision to sing in Ukrainian – a language he doesn’t speak – shows his genuine commitment and personal convictions. He delivered it authentically, sincerely, and with his signature sound. We’re endlessly grateful for his trust, courage, and connection to our story.”

“Litera” is not just a collection of songs – it’s a cohesive story that resonates at the intersection of the intuitive and the deeply conscious, offering each listener space to experience it in their own way. Although the album is performed in Ukrainian, its emotional core speaks a universal language that anyone can connect with – reminding us that music always transcends words.

The album will be coming out on October 3rd, released by kontrabass, with official pre-orders to follow in the weeks ahead.

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Roman Bondar at Lizard Audio in Kyiv, Ukraine
Artwork by Diogo Soares
Art direction & design by Anton Shiferson

VØVK are:
Oleksandr Kuts – lead & backing vocals, bass, percussion
Yehor Druzenko – guitar, synths
Yevhenii Khrulov – drums, backing vocals, percussion