Gene Gallagher – Measly Means: Villanelle for Hangovers
- * Origin: The lyrics were written by Gene Gallagher when he was 14, and the riff was one of the first the band ever created.
- * Production: Produced by james Neville at Teeth Studios near Croydon.
- * Recent Performance: Played a sold-out launch show at London's Jaguar Shoes on September 11.
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About the Song “Measly Means”:
* Origin: The lyrics were written by Gene Gallagher when he was 14, and the riff was one of the first the band ever created.
* Evolution: Initially, it sounded “too light and lovey,” but Ben’s additions (bends and sustains) gave it a Smashing Pumpkins-like feel.
* Theme: It’s about being hungover – a recurring theme in gallagher’s songwriting.
* Structure: Schiavo describes the lyrics as flowing like a rap song.
* Musical Style: Schiavo also notes the riff is “very Beatles-esque.”
About the EP:
* Production: Produced by james Neville at Teeth Studios near Croydon.
* Release Date: Predicted for 2025, with more details to come.
About the Band (Villanelle):
* Recent Performance: Played a sold-out launch show at London’s Jaguar Shoes on September 11.
* Upcoming Tours:
* headline Tour (December): A series of smaller venue shows across the UK (see dates below).
* supporting Miles Kane (January/February): Joining Miles Kane on his UK tour.
Tour Dates:
* DECEMBER (Headline Shows):
* Dec 4 – glasgow, McChuills
* Dec 5 - Sunderland, Autonomous
* Dec 7 - Stockton, KU
* Dec 9 – Preston, The Ferret
* Dec 10 – Manchester, The Castle hotel
* Dec 11 – Northwich, The Salty Dog
* Dec 14 – Oxford, The jericho
* Dec 15 – London, The Lexington
* Dec 16 – Southampton, The Joiners
* JANUARY (With Miles Kane):
* Jan 24 – Glasgow, O2 Academy 1
* Jan 26 – Sheffield, Crookes Social Club
* Jan 27 - Sheffield, Crookes Social Club
* Jan 29 – Southampton, The 1865
* Jan 30 – London, Roundhouse
* Jan 31 – Manchester, Albert hall
* FEBRUARY (With Miles Kane):
* Feb 2 – Bristol, O2 Academy
* Feb 3 – Newcastle, NX
* Feb 5 - Leeds, Project House
* Feb 6 – Nottingham, Rock City
* Feb 7 – Birmingham, O2 institute
Where to get tickets: https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/c/2862475/431519/7559?sharedid=NME&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.co.uk%2Fvillanelle-tickets%2Fartist%2F794583