From 1996 to 2003, McNally was a singer and lead guitarist of English pop rock band BBMak, along with Mark Barry and Christian Burns.
In 2003 after BBMAK split, McNally began writing songs for a solo album with Ricky Ross, Karl Wallinger, and The Real People members Tony and Chris Griffiths.
In 2006, McNally formed covers band Groove Nation with friend and Broadway drummer Darren Andrews.
That same year, McNally was contacted by former manager Diane Young about potentially becoming a vocalist with new line up of Mike and the Mechanics.
In 2020, McNally formed the band The Last Arcade[3] with his writing and producing partners from Firebox productions,[4] Paul Garrett and Steve Erickson.