Gorilla, 19 Nov 2026
VILLANELLE are a UK-based grunge-leaning rock band formed in summer 2023 by friends Gene Gallagher (vocals/guitar), Ben Taylor (guitar) and Jack Schiavo (bass). Sitting at the forefront of a new wave of grunge revivalism, the trio blend raw authenticity with swaggering, hook-driven rock and roll. Drawing influence from Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, My Bloody Valentine, Dinosaur Jr and The Who, their sound balances lo-fi grit with arena-ready intensity. After selling out shows before releasing music, debut single Hinge and follow-up Placebo set the tone for their debut EP, Measly Means.
Live music venue, bar, restaurant and club under the railway arches in Manchester city centre
54–56 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5WW
0161 425 0870 / info@thisisgorilla.com