VILLANELLE Releases Energetic Single ‘Measly Means’ Ahead of Tour

VILLANELLE has launched their second single, titled “Measly Means,” ahead of their UK headline tour scheduled for December 2023. This release follows their debut track, “Hinge,” which debuted earlier this year. The new song offers fans another preview of the trio’s upcoming debut EP.

Comprised of members Gene Gallagher (vocals and guitar), Ben Taylor (guitar), and Jack Schiavo (bass), “Measly Means” showcases a dynamic blend of raw power and confident attitude. The track reflects Gallagher’s songwriting journey, with the lyrics stemming from his experiences at the age of fourteen. He described the song as a reflection on the feeling of being hungover, a recurring theme in his work.

Gallagher shared insights on the creative process behind the single, 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.”

Upcoming Tour Dates

VILLANELLE’s December tour will feature several performances across the UK, including stops in major cities. The tour dates are as follows:

– **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

Additionally, VILLANELLE will support acclaimed artist Miles Kane on his upcoming UK tour in January and February 2024.

Fans can catch VILLANELLE in the following cities as part of Kane’s tour:

– **January 24**: Glasgow, O2 Academy 1
– **January 26**: Sheffield, Crookes Social Club
– **January 29**: Southampton, The 1865
– **January 30**: London, Roundhouse
– **January 31**: Manchester, Albert Hall
– **February 2**: Bristol, O2 Academy
– **February 3**: Newcastle, NX
– **February 5**: Leeds, Project House
– **February 6**: Nottingham, Rock City
– **February 7**: Birmingham, O2 Institute

As anticipation builds for both the single and the tour, VILLANELLE continues to establish their footing in the music scene, promising an energetic live experience for fans.