VILLANELLE Releases New Single ‘Measly Means’ Ahead of UK Tour

VILLANELLE has launched their dynamic new single, “Measly Means,” as they gear up for a headline tour across the UK in December. This track follows their debut single, “Hinge,” released earlier this year, and serves as a preview of their forthcoming debut EP.

The trio, composed of Gene Gallagher (vocals/guitar), Ben Taylor (guitar), and Jack Schiavo (bass), delivers a powerful blend of hooks and raw energy in “Measly Means.” Gallagher expressed the band’s creative process, stating, “We laboured over [‘Measly Means’] for ages. At first, it sounded too light and lovey, but when Ben added the bends and sustains that made it feel like Smashing Pumpkins, I was like, that’s it.” He noted that the lyrics, written when he was around fourteen, reflect the theme of being hungover.

Upcoming Tour Dates

VILLANELLE will perform at several venues throughout the UK in December, showcasing their energetic live performance. The complete list of their headline tour dates includes:

– December 4: Glasgow, McChuills
– December 5: Sunderland, Independent
– December 7: Stockton, KU
– December 9: Preston, The Ferret
– December 10: Manchester, The Castle Hotel
– December 11: Northwich, The Salty Dog
– December 14: Oxford, The Jericho
– December 15: London, The Lexington
– December 16: Southampton, The Joiners

Following their headline tour, VILLANELLE has been announced as the support act for Miles Kane on his upcoming UK tour in January and February 2024. Their scheduled performances during this tour include:

– January 24: Glasgow, O2 Academy 1
– January 26: Sheffield, Crookes Social Club
– January 29: Southampton, The 1865
– January 30: London, Roundhouse
– February 2: Bristol, O2 Academy
– February 3: Newcastle, NX
– February 5: Leeds, Project House
– February 6: Nottingham, Rock City
– February 7: Birmingham, O2 Institute

This new single and upcoming tour mark an exciting chapter for VILLANELLE as they continue to develop their sound and grow their fanbase in the UK music scene.