Connection to fans w/ VUKOVI | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.9

In this episode of the Bleeding Metal podcast, Kiki welcomes Janine from VUKOVI to discuss her journey in music, empowerment, and the heavy music business. Janine reflects on her transition from musical theatre to rock music, and emphasizes the importance of authenticity in music.

The conversation delves into the impact of VUKOVI’s music on their audience, with Janine sharing heartfelt stories of fans who have found solace and empowerment through their songs. The episode also touches on the rise of AI in music and the importance of maintaining human authenticity in artistic expression.

01:55 Janine's Early Life and Musical Influences
08:51 Mental Health and the Power of Lyrics
12:13 The Importance of Live Music and Community
15:06 Navigating the Music Industry and its Challenges
21:05 Balancing Creativity and Social Media
22:18 Empowerment Through Music

Find out more:

VUKOVI's website
Join VUKOVI’s Discord server
Get tickets to VUKOVI’s full album playthrough of ”My God Has Got A Gun” in Manchester on September 19th, 2026

Recorded on January 15th, 2026 live on Bleeding Metal’s YouTube and Kiki's Twitch channel.

Bleeding Metal is hosted, produced, and edited by Kiki ⁠with Riverside⁠.

Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast wherever you listen and watch the video episodes on YouTube. Find more links on: https://linktr.ee/bleedingmetalpod

Intro music by ⁠Savvier Nelson⁠⁠⁠ with vocals from himself and Kiki, as well as the familiar jingle vocals from PERSONA-singer Jelena Dobric⁠⁠⁠.

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