Ukrainian progressive rockers Vøvk unveil new single »Promin« feat. Cult Of Luna’s frontman Johannes Persson!

Kyiv, Ukraine based progressive rock/post-hardcore band Vøvk has released their new single »Promin« feat. Cult Of Luna‘s frontman Johannes Persson. The song is taken from Vøvk’s upcoming second full-length album.

»Promin« is available now on all major streaming services!

Ukrainian band Vøvk drops new single »Promin« featuring Cult Of Luna’s Johannes Persson!

The recording of the song featured Johannes Persson, the vocalist of the acclaimed Swedish band Cult Of Luna, who sang in Ukrainian for the first time.

After a creative break of over two years, Ukrainian rock band Vøvk is presenting the first single from their upcoming album, slated for release in the autumn. The song draws the listener into an atmosphere of dawn breaking through darkness in a field scarred by steel and scorched by fire. Alongside the track, the band is unveiling a video visualizer inspired by the fantastical imagery of cinema pioneer Georges Méliès.

A significant aspect of the song is the collaboration with the vocalist of the Swedish post-metal band Cult Of Luna. This partnership with Johannes Persson is not only a creative choice but also an act of deliberate support. The musician is deeply engaged with the Ukrainian context, making his participation in the song a confirmation of his personal convictions.

Photo credits: Tetiana Horbatiuk

“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,” Johannes Persson commented on the collaboration.

Oleksandr Kuts, Vøvk’s frontman, added: “This song needed a sense of support and unity. We believed Johannes could bring that feeling – and we weren’t wrong. He took a risk singing in Ukrainian, and delivered it authentically, sincerely, and with his signature sound. We’re endlessly grateful for his trust and courage.”

Structurally, the song is built upon a constant crescendo of tension, reaching its peak with Johannes Persson’s entrance. This emotional intensity organically blends with the song’s profound symbolism, revealed through the contrast of darkness and light. The motif of potential blindness from beauty emphasizes the power of faith amidst the turmoil of events.

Vøvk promises more unexpected collaborations and sonic experiments. Follow them on social media to stay updated. The track »Promin« (“Ray”) is now available for listening on all music platforms.

Vøvk is a Ukrainian band from Kyiv that blends progressive rock and post-hardcore, taking the best elements of both genres. Their songs are a fusion of ordered chaos, emotionality, and experimentation. The lyrics explore the intersection of the symbolic and the personal, creating phantasmagoric narratives.

Vøvk’s history includes two European tours, numerous charity concerts, performances on Ukraine’s underground stages, and participation in festivals such as Faine Misto, Gogolfest, Winter Mass VI, Barrockko Fest, Rock-n-Buh, Respublica, Impulse Fest, Electric Meadow, and Kazka Family Fest.

Vøvk’s discography includes the album »Lair« and a cover of the song »Sho Z-Pod Duba« by the band DakhaBrakha. Their most recent single »Tiger«/»Tyhr« is the band’s song in two languages, which, along with »Promin« (“Ray”), will be featured on their second full-length album.

FFO: Mastodon, Elder, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Mars Volta, Cult Of Luna, Deafheaven

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well