Alela Diane Announces Summer and Autumn France Dates
Thursday, 25th June 2026
Alela Diane has unveiled a run of dates in France for this summer and autumn, as part of the EU leg of her "Who's Keeping Time Tour?" The tour includes appearances at the Eldorado Americana Festival and the Days Off Festival in July, before she...
The Hanging Stars Play Rough Trade West Tonight
Wednesday, 24th June 2026
Following the release of their sixth album, The Hanging Stars will hit the stage at Rough Trade West tonight. Doors at 5.00PM and they'll follow their set with a signing of their new record, "Just A Day" - and there are still tickets...
The Hanging Stars' New Album "Just A Day" is Out Now
Friday, 19th June 2026
London’s The Hanging Stars return with 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 fragility of the...
Aldous Harding, Johnny Blues Skies and more in our latest Loose Cuts
Thursday, 18th June 2026
There's been some tip top music released recently, so here’s a few new tunes that have caught our ears - ranging from the quirky and brilliant Aldous Harding to our old pal Sturgill AKA Johnny Blue Skies with plenty more in-between. Enjoy! Listen...
The Hanging Stars Play Third Man's Blue Basement Tonight
Thursday, 11th June 2026
The Hanging Stars will take to the stage at Third Man Record's Blue Basement tonight, in celebration of their upcoming album "Just A Day". If you’ve managed to grab a ticket for the sold out show this evening, doors are at 7pm, with The Hanging...
Alela Diane "Shoplifting" Video With Rough Trade East
Thursday, 11th June 2026
Ahead of the release of "Who's Keeping Time?" and the two sold out shows at Rough Trade Denmark Street, Alela Diane paid a visit to Rough Trade East too! This time to pick out some records for their running Instagram segment "Shoplifting". Now...
Jeffrey Martin To Support Mick Flannery In Ireland
Wednesday, 10th June 2026
Jeffrey Martin will be over in Ireland later this month supporting the incredible Mick Flannery! He'll be opening and appearing at shows in Dublin and Kilkenny's Ballykeefe Ampitheatre. Get tickets here!
Brown Horse Announce US Tour
Wednesday, 10th June 2026
Brown Horse return Stateside this fall with a run of shows around the US, continuing the Total Dive Tour. This includes dates supporting Houndmouth and Drive-by Truckers! Tickets for US dates on sale Friday. Find your...
The Hanging Stars Announce New Shows For Their Summer/Autumn Tour
Friday, 5th June 2026
The Hanging Stars have added more shows to their summer and autumn tour! Including an acoustic instore and signing at Rough Trade West and the Glas-Goes Pop festival! Tickets are on sale now. Get your tickets here.
Hollow Hand Announce New Album With Lead Single "Here Are The Tulips"
Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Brighton band Hollow Hand will be releasing their new album “Wish Road South” on September 4th on Loose / Soundly, and that today sees the release of the first single taken from it - “Here Are The...
Alela Diane Reveals New Video For "Wide Open Spaces"
Thursday, 28th May 2026
Alela Diane's new video for "Wide Open Spaces" is out now, from her new album "Who's Keeping Time?" Alela put the VHS video collage together from 1986 footage from a family house boating trip on Lake Powell, drawing on nostalgia, fellowship and...
The Hanging Stars Release New Single 'Let It Slide' In Advance of New Album 'Just A Day'
Wednesday, 27th May 2026
The Hanging Stars release their infectious new single 'Let It Slide' from their forthcoming album Just A Day, due out on the 19th of June. A feel-good track with a sting in its tail, 'Let It Slide' is a tale of someone who is easy to like but...
Alela Diane's New Album "Who's Keeping Time?" Out Today
Friday, 22nd May 2026
Alela Diane returns with her seventh album, "Who’s Keeping Time?” out today. A record born from grief, community, and creative renewal. Over here at Loose HQ we are immensely proud to have released it, and hope you love this record as much as we...
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...
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...
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...
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...