Vigo Thieves

Vigo Thieves

Vigo Thieves are a British indie rock group from Wishaw, formed in 2008. The line-up consists of Stevie Jukes on vocals and guitar, Barry Cowan on guitar and vocals, Gordon Phipps on bass, and Al Jukes on drums.

Releases and sound

The band release the two-part EP Heart & Soul in 2012, following the earlier Love Is Dead EP. Their music draws on 1980s influences including New Order, U2 and Simple Minds, and is described through its use of driving rhythms, synthesizers and strong vocals. The EP opens with the instrumental introduction “Wide Awake” and includes “Steal Your Heart” and “Heartbeats”, with the latter showing a more melodic direction.

Context

Vigo Thieves sell out a show at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut as part of the New Year’s Revolution event, and receive support from BBC Radio 1 Scotland presenters Vic Galloway and Ally McCrae, as well as Jim Gellatly. Heart & Soul (Part 1) is issued through Hijacked Records.