Villanelle – Measly Means (12" Vinyl EP)

Villanelle – Measly Means is the fierce and emotionally charged debut EP from the fast-rising London alternative rock quartet, arriving on heavyweight 12-inch vinyl via Flying Ant Day Records. Combining grunge intensity, shoegaze textures and razor-sharp songwriting, Measly Means captures a band rapidly becoming one of the UK underground’s most exciting new names.

Driven by thunderous riffs, cathartic vocals and explosive dynamics, Villanelle channel the raw energy of 90s alternative rock while pushing their sound into bold contemporary territory. Across five tightly wound tracks, the band balance moments of vulnerability and aggression, moving seamlessly between crushing distortion, melodic hooks and emotionally loaded lyricism.

Following praise from the UK live circuit and growing buzz across independent music press, Measly Means showcases the band’s evolving sound with standout tracks including the blistering title track “Measly Means”, the tense and atmospheric “Hinge”, and the emotionally volatile closer “Placebo”. The EP cements Villanelle as one of the most compelling emerging acts in modern alternative music.

This limited 12" vinyl edition is an essential release for fans of grunge, post-hardcore, shoegaze and contemporary UK alternative rock.