The Handsome Family Kick Off UK and Ireland Tour Tonight!
Thursday, 14th May 2026
The Handsome Family UK/IE tour kicks off tonight in Belfast. Be sure to catch ‘em in a town near you. Get yer tickets here. 14th May - Empire, Belfast, IE 15th May - Whelans, Dublin, IE1 7th May - The Glasshouse, Gateshead, UK * 18th May -...
Brown Horse Announce US Shows With Drive By Truckers
Tuesday, 12th May 2026
Brown Horse will be back out in America in September, supporting the legendary Drive-By Truckers. The band said: “The best thing to ever happen to us! Nearly crashed the van when the news came through.” Tickets go on general sale here this...
The Handsome Family "Singing Bones" Vinyl & CD Reissue Out Today
Friday, 8th May 2026
The Handsome Family’s ‘Singing Bones’ is re-released today. Originally out in 2003, it was the sixth album from Brett Sparks and Rennie Sparks, marking their first recordings after relocating from Chicago to Albuquerque—a move that infused their...
Hollow Hand Announces UK Tour October 2026
Wednesday, 6th May 2026
Hollow Hand hits the road this October with a string of shows around the UK. Here's where you can find the band. Tickets go on sale this Friday 8th May - get them here! 13/10 – Leeds – Hyde Park Book Club 1 4/10 – Sheffield – Delicious...
The Hanging Stars Release New Single and Video 'All Your Yesterdays'
Tuesday, 28th April 2026
‘All Your Yesterdays’ is out now. The jangly second single from The Hanging Stars. Their upcoming album ‘Just A Day’ - out 19th June. Stream the new single and preorder the album now and make sure you head over to YouTube to check out the...
Alela Diane New Single 'Dusty Roses' Out Today
Thursday, 23rd April 2026
‘Dusty Roses’ the brand new track from Alela Diane is out today! Taken from the forthcoming album ‘Who’s Keeping Time?’ which is out May 22nd. “full of gorgeous and wryly rueful laments” - UNCUT “11 very fine new songs” ★★★★...
Six Folky Additions To Loose Cuts
Monday, 20th April 2026
It’s a lovely sunny Monday here in London and we’ve got Fairport on the office stereo, so we’ve taken this week’s Loose Cuts down a folky path. Enjoy! Listen here. Music from: Bert Jansch Phil Ochs Davy Graham Anne Briggs Sandy...
Brown Horse Album 'Total Dive' Out Today
Friday, 10th April 2026
The new album from Brown Horse Total Dive is out worldwide on Loose today! It’s their third and most grounded album in as many years - with songs from each of the four members (Patrick Turner, Nyle Holihan, Emma Tovell and Rowan Braham) the...
The Hanging Stars Announce UK Tour Dates 2026
Thursday, 26th March 2026
The Hanging Stars have officially announced their UK tour dates for 2026! Alongside the announcement of their sixth album, the band will be going on tour throughout October and November with shows across the UK. They are also playing a very...
The Hanging Stars Release First Single From New Album 'Just A Day'
Wednesday, 25th March 2026
Today London’s The Hanging Stars announce the release of their sixth album, Just A Day. A dazzling collection of four-part harmonies, shimmering twelve-string guitars and chiming songs, touching on themes of longing, new beginnings and the...
Brown Horse Announce October UK Tour Dates
Wednesday, 25th March 2026
Brown Horse will be going on tour again in October 2026, tickets go on sale Friday 27th March. 20.10 - The Portland Arms - Cambridge 21.10 - The Bodega - Nottingham 22.10 - MOTH Club - London 23.10 - Norwich Arts Centre - Norwich 24.10 - The...
Alela Diane Releases New Single 'In My Own Time'
Tuesday, 24th March 2026
Today Alela releases her second single “In My Own Time” from the forthcoming album Who’s Keeping Time? out on May 22nd. About the new song Alela says “this is a song for those who waste our own precious time, but strive to go outside and smell...
Danny George Wilson 'Arcade' Album Out Today!
Friday, 20th March 2026
Danny George Wilson’s new solo album is out today and it’s a total gem! Buy/listen at here “Wilson’s gruff soul voice - like an indie Willie Nelson with a touch of Michael Stipe” 7/10 UNCUT “Superior string arrangements and...
Brown Horse Release Third Single 'Wreck' From Forthcoming Album
Tuesday, 17th March 2026
Today Brown Horse release “Wreck”, the third and final single from their upcoming album, Total Dive. “Wreck” is an ill-fated drive among the abandoned gas stations and otherworldly byways of rural Norfolk. Fresh from a pared back UK tour...
Danny George Wilson releases new single 'Arcade' today
Wednesday, 25th February 2026
The new single 'Arcade' from Champs frontman Danny George Wilson is out today. About the new single Danny says: "Arcade is a song about youth culture and nostalgia…a mix of sadness and gratitude…Doffing a cap to the classic and influential...
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Jeffrey Martin Releases His Incredible Live Album Today
Friday, 20th February 2026
Today Jeffrey Martin releases his exceptional live album ‘Alive July 25, 2025’ Recorded in Portland, Oregon at The Showdown and captured with just a few microphones, what you hear is exactly what happened that night, start to finish. Whatever...
Alela Diane Releases First Single From Forthcoming Album
Thursday, 19th February 2026
Today Portland singer-songwriter Alela Diane shares the first single from her forthcoming album Who’s Keeping Time? We are very proud to say that this will be Alela’s debut on Loose, with the album set for release May 22. Recorded in just 10...
Brown Horse Release Sorrow Reigns Today!
Tuesday, 17th February 2026
The new single from Brown Horse, ‘Sorrow Reigns’, is out today ��️ You can stream the track on all platforms and pre-order the album here. UK/US tour tickets are on sale now.
New Loose Cuts!
Wednesday, 4th February 2026
Half a dozen new Loose Cuts coming at ya! Fresh tracks from Loose acts Greazy Alice, Brown Horse and Danny George Wilson, plus a few others that came onto our radar. Keep it loose and have a great week y’all! Link to playlist...
Loose Acts at End Of The Road 2026
Tuesday, 3rd February 2026
Bonnie Dobson & The Hanging Stars plus Greazy Alice announced today for what looks like a banging line-up at this year’s End Of The Road Festival
Greazy Alice 'As Time Goes By' Album Out Today
Friday, 30th January 2026
Today sees the release of “As Time Goes By”, the stunning international debut album from New Orleans outfit @greazy_alice . Loose caught the band playing a set in their hometown back in September 2023 and over two years later the album is finally...
Brown Horse New Album and US/UK Tour Announcement
Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Brown Horse return with their third album Total Dive. Their strongest and most grounded work to date, it showcases a new level of skill and assurance in the band’s thoughtful lyricism and musicality. Leaning away from the playfulness and...
The Handsome Family announce UK/IE Tour and Singing Bones Re release
Thursday, 22nd January 2026
The Handsome Family today announce a May UK and Ireland tour to mark the May 8th re-release of their classic album “Singing Bones”. The album is available on remastered vinyl and deluxe CD, both with bonus CD "Invisible Bones" containing outtakes...
Danny George Wilson Releases New Single And Announces New Solo Album
Wednesday, 21st January 2026
ARCADE finds Danny George Wilson returning to Hamish Benjamin’s studio in East Sussex - five years on from his startling, post-lockdown album Another Place – to construct its sequel. With Lewes-based Benjamin and right-hand man Henry Garratt...
Jeffrey Martin releases third single 'Garden'
Wednesday, 14th January 2026
Today Jeffrey Martin releases 'Garden' the third single from his forthcoming live album 'Alive July 25, 2025' which is out Feb 20. The track is available on all streaming platforms and the album is available to pre-order now! Stream and...