Vøvk Litera Review

Vøvk

Litera

Self-Released

2025

Kyiv-based progressive rock band Vøvk present their second studio album “Litera”. A conceptual release, it is a cohesive, multi-layered narrative exploring Ukraine’s emotional landscape in wartime. Although the word “war” is never spoken, its shadow runs through the metaphors of animals, landscapes, and natural cycles: from drought to fire, from flood to desolation.

I went in excited to hear this based on who they said their musical influences were. This three-piece band lives up to the hype. The music feels new however nostalgic. If you’re into Deftones, Chevelle, Karnivool you need to lock in and listen. 

The album flows. Each song is absolutely unique, but the vibes are immaculate. Reading the translated lyrics definitely puts you into the space of someone or someone’s struggling watching their countries fall apart while trying to give hope. 

The lyrics are pure poetry. Be it heard in their native tongue or read in English, it’s astonishing how they convey their pain. How on Earth they only have 1600 listeners via Spotify is beyond me. 

Absolutely do yourself the greatest gift and listen to this band. 

~Rook

~Rook