Having ended 2024 with a riotous sold-out headline tour, VILLANELLE share their eagerly anticipated debut single ‘Hinge’. The track arrives as the band, featuring Gene Gallagher (vocals/guitar), Ben Taylor (guitar) and Jack Schiavo (bass) are putting the finishing touches to their upcoming debut EP.

Amid a rising wave of grunge revivalism, VILLANELLE are keeping it visceral and real, connecting with audiences through their distinct blend of raw authenticity and pure rock and roll.

VILLANELLE are formed by friends Gene, Ben and Jack in the summer of 2023. Gene’s livewire creativity is balanced by Ben’s tight, composed musicianship. “Gene brings the most unique perspective on both life and music of anyone I’ve ever met,” states Ben. “I’m very organised with the way I play music, and Gene is the complete opposite.” Whilst bassist Jack, who Gene describes as having “the height of Krist Novoselic and the attitude of Duff McKagen” is the glue that holds it all together.