Nervy is a Ukrainian rock band formed in 2010 in Kyiv. The founder and permanent leader of the group is Zhenya Milkovsky — vocalist, guitarist, and the sole songwriter of the band.
From the very beginning, Nervy focused on honest and emotionally direct lyrics about life, love, friendship, and the inner struggles of young people. Their songs quickly resonated with listeners, and their popularity grew rapidly thanks to social networks and video platforms, where music videos and acoustic performances gathered millions of views.
The band’s musical style blends alternative rock, pop-punk, and elements of post-grunge. The musicians have repeatedly emphasized that they create music “for those who are tired of gloss,” focusing on simplicity, sincerity, and raw emotion.
Creative journey
- 2010 — formation of the band, first concerts, and acoustic videos released online.
- 2011 — release of the debut album “Everything Around”, featuring hits like “Coffee Is My Friend” and “Batteries.”
- 2012 — release of the album “Crows”, which brought the band widespread recognition across the post-Soviet space.
- 2014 — album “Acoustic”, revealing a more lyrical and intimate side of the band.
- 2015 — self-titled album “Nervy”, marked by a more mature sound and new themes.
- 2017 — release of the album “The Most Expensive”.
- 2019 — release of “Slam and Depression”, one of the band’s most emotionally intense albums.
- 2020 — album “Just People”.
- 2021 — album “We Didn’t Invent Anything”.
- 2022–2023 — active touring outside Russia, release of new tracks and music videos.
After 2022, the band relocated to Europe and ceased all activities in Russia, clearly expressing their civic position. This decision became an important milestone in the group’s modern history and was supported by a significant part of their audience.
Band members
- Zhenya Milkovsky — vocals, guitar
- Roman Bulakhov — guitar
- Dmytro Lano — bass guitar
- Oleksii Bochkaryov — drums
Discography (main albums)
- Everything Around (2011)
- Crows (2012)
- Acoustic (2014)
- Nervy (2015)
- The Most Expensive (Part 1) (2017)
- Slam and Depression (2019)
- Just People (2020)
- We Didn’t Invent Anything (2021)
Notable songs
- “Batteries”
- “Coffee Is My Friend”
- “Nervy”
- “Mom”
- “Tears”
- “Just an Ordinary One”
- “Red-Haired Girl”
- “Slam and Depression”
Soundtracks
The band’s songs were featured in popular TV series, including “Physics or Chemistry”, “Univer”, and “Closed School”, which significantly contributed to their growing recognition and audience during the early years of their career.
Interesting facts
- The band started as an internet project but quickly grew into large-scale tours and major concert venues.
- Nervy are often called the “voice of a generation” for their accurate reflection of the emotional state of modern youth.
- All lyrics are written by Zhenya Milkovsky, drawing heavily on personal experience and feelings.
- The band’s live shows are known for their raw energy and strong emotional connection with the audience.
Editorial conclusion
Nervy are a rare example of a band that has managed to preserve sincerity and audience trust while evolving from online videos to major European tours. Their music remains an honest diary of a generation, and their civic stance and artistic consistency have only strengthened respect for the band in recent years.
