More about: Michael Gallagher

Gallagher-tested, Gallagher-approved, This Feeling have been a mainstay in promoting the latest indie bands from around the UK for years. They've tipped, among many others, Catfish and the Bottlemen and Blossoms, helping them reach as many people as possible with their career-firing tours.

In February, they lended us their expertise in the newest of the new in indie, publishing their annual 'Big In' list with us. Now, here, you'll find one of those bands spotlighted every week. Get to know them a bit better and have a listen to their latest tune. This week, it's Michael Gallagher!

Describe yourselves in 5 words…

Michael Stephen Gallagher from Hartlepool.

Who are your favourite This Feeling bands chosen for Big In this year?

So many brilliant acts to pick from but some of my favourites are; Royston Club, Lucy Gaffney, Stanleys, Thom Southern & Venus.

Favourite album from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and recent?

60’s - The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 

70’s - The Rolling Stones - Goats Head Soup

80’s - The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses

90’s - Oasis - Definitely Maybe

00’s - The Strokes - Is This It

Recent - The Vaccines - What Did You Expect From The Vaccines

What inspired you to start a band?

I started out playing acoustically then I got offered a show at a big venue in my home town in 2018 so I decided to put a band together and have been performing live with a full band ever since.

What's your favourite part of performing live?

I love all of it. Even load-in. Its just mint to look out and see people dancing around/having a good time to your music.

Tell us about your latest release.

My latest release is titled ‘Time’ and was released on 28 May. It’s a song that I wrote very quickly. It came out in what felt like one go, I think you can hear that energy in the recording. It tips its hat to young love but the main message is to get people dancing. This follows on from my two previous releases this year ‘Lula’ & ‘Call My Name’ both of which have had radio support from John Kennedy @ Radio X as well as BBC Introducing.

What do you have coming up?

We have lots coming up in 2021. Lots of music that I’ve been sitting on for a while and can’t wait to finally get it out into the world for everyone to hear. We have our first headline show of the year @ KU, Stockton on Friday 25 June and there is a headline tour in December to follow as well playing Newcastle, London and Manchester. Hopefully some festivals along the way too!

Catch Michael Gallagher live this December:

DECEMBER

16 - Newcastle, Think Tank
17 - London, Water Rats
18 - Manchester, Off The Square

Tickets here. 

More about: Michael Gallagher