Loose Ladies

Ron Sexsmith’s status as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation has never been in doubt, even from the moment he released his self-titled major-label debut album in 1995. His career arc since then has in some ways been a study in how that pure ability has been handled in the studio. On his 12 albums, Sexsmith has worked with some of music’s most celebrated producers—Daniel Lanois, Mitchell Froom, Tchad Blake, Ray Kennedy, Martin Terefe, Bob Rock and Jim Scott. With all of that experience, it would stand to reason that Sexsmith has learned a thing or two over the years about how to make a record. That thought indeed struck him as the Toronto-based Sexsmith prepared to make his thirteenth solo album, The Last Rider, where for the first time he, in tandem with his longtime collaborator Don Kerr, has taken matters into his own hands as a producer. For fans, that fact alone should heighten the listening experience in terms of getting to hear Sexsmith’s complete musical vis...

Fleetwood Bac The world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, have had huge acclaim with The Times rating them as one of the UK’s top five tributes, alongside the likes of The Bootleg Beatles and Bjorn Again. Faithfully recreating the legendary band’s Rumours line-up (still the fifth biggest-selling album of all time) this two-hour live show also features huge hits from the Peter Green days, and Stevie Nicks’ solo career. Highlights include: Dreams, Don’t Stop, Go Your Own Way, You Make Loving Fun, Tusk, Gypsy, Everywhere, Oh Well, Rhiannon, Little Lies, Black Magic Woman, Big Love, The Chain and so many more!

Leeds/Birmingham-based rockers The Brazen will release their mischievous new single Laser Lipson Friday 13th May. The single is the second track to be taken from their debut album of the same name and is a dancefloor-filling future indie-pop anthem sure to get feet moving this summer. Since forming in early 2015, the five-piece have been tearing up venues around the UKand picking up fans at every gig. United by shared influences & musical cornerstones The Stone Roses , Queen & The Who , their combination of classic rock sounds and Britpop melodies has also gained national and regional radio airplay and glowing online press. The boys’ debut album was recorded with talented producer Ed Heaton (production credits include Jon Gomm, Fold, Ellen & The Escapades & more) in January and channels the glory days of 90’s indie into a vibrant set of pop rock tunes. With a string of sold out shows and a performance at Elland Road already under their belt, 2016 will be a grea...