Popscene and Rickshaw Stop Presents

VILLANELLE (UK)

Wed, 7/29

@ Rickshaw Stop

$20.00 advance, $25.00 week of show

Support by MISFIRE SD

All ages

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 singles Measly Means and Placebo, set the tone for their debut EP, Measly Means