The Balla

Image courtesy of This Feeling

The Balla are a four-piece from Liverpool. Their line-up is Harry McKenny (vocals/rhythm guitar), Steven Turnock (drums), Taylor McCallum (lead guitar), Joe Verdin (bass).

This February, they have sold out (with Freight) This Feeling’s coveted Big in 2026 gig in Liverpool.

Let’s see why:

I’m Not A Number

McKenny’s gruff, soulful vocal power, which screams icon in the making, is heightened by McCallum’s ability to channel the brilliance of Liam ‘Skin’ Tyson from Cast.

It’s Richard Ashcroft at his best, chiming timeless orchestration with William Blake poetry.

Paris

Polished, but loitering throughout is a frailty, and an unhinged beast yearning to be set free.

Just two songs in, The Balla are showing signs of the kind of career that will be wild, untameable, and crucially, great!