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Loose Ends to perform at We Are Love festival
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Loose Ends, a British R&B band formed in London in 1980, achieved international recognition with their unique blend of soul, funk, and R&B, becoming the first Black British band to top the US Billboard R&B chart.
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Request A ShowLoose Ends signed with Virgin Records in 1981 under the name 'Loose End', continuing to record for them after changing their name to Loose Ends. They released several successful albums and singles through Virgin Records.
Loose Ends were distributed in the U.S. by MCA Records, which helped them achieve significant success on the US R&B charts.
In 2021, Loose Ends signed a new record deal with the British hip hop label Digital Jukebox Records to release new singles and albums.
Carl McIntosh was asked by Roland Corporation music to discuss and demonstrate how he produced the drum programming for "Hangin' on a String (Contemplating)" using the Roland TR-808 drum machine.
The original line-up of Loose Ends briefly reunited in 1998 for a guest appearance on "Take Your Time," a song from Pete Rock’s debut solo album, "Soul Survivor."
Carl McIntosh was interviewed by Daniel Falconer of the celebrity magazine Female First in 2015, where he spoke about his top 10 career moments.
In 2016, leading Toronto newspaper Now interviewed Carl McIntosh about his role in introducing Toronto to UK soul music in the 1980s and 1990s.
In 2017, Carl McIntosh was asked by Red Bull Music Academy in Melbourne, Australia, to speak about how he had previously produced Loose Ends' songs.
During 2020, Smooth Radio presenter Angie Greaves interviewed Carl McIntosh about how he continued with Loose Ends after the departure of former members.
Loose Ends emerged from London in 1980, initially consisting of Carl McIntosh on vocals and guitar, Jane Eugene on vocals, and Steve Nichol on keyboards and vocals. The trio, first known as ‘Loose End’, signed with Virgin Records in 1981. Their sound, an innovative mix of R&B, funk, and soul, incorporated electronic approaches and drew influences from reggae, jazz, disco, and house. This distinctive style helped lay groundwork for future genres like street soul and acid jazz in British music. Their early material was shaped by collaborations with producers like Chris and Eddie Amoo of The Real Thing, who mentored the nascent group.
After changing their name to Loose Ends in 1983, the group gained significant attention with “Hangin’ on a String (Contemplating)” in 1985. This track not only reached No. 13 on the British chart but also made history by topping the US Billboard R&B chart, marking Loose Ends as the first Black British act to achieve this milestone. The same year, they followed with another UK Top 20 hit, “Magic Touch.” Throughout the 1980s, they continued to produce hits including “Slow Down” (1986), which also reached No. 1 on the US Billboard R&B chart, and “Watching You (Watching Me)” in 1988.
In 1990, creative differences led to the departure of Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol. Carl McIntosh continued with new members Linda Carriere and Sunay Suleyman, releasing the album “Look How Long,” which featured the hit single “Don’t Be a Fool.” McIntosh also expanded his work to include production for other artists such as Caron Wheeler, Ruth Joy, and Kwesi. The original trio briefly reunited in 1998 for a guest appearance on Pete Rock’s debut solo album, “Soul Survivor.” McIntosh continues to perform and record with the later lineup of Loose Ends, signing a new record deal with Digital Jukebox Records in 2021 to release new music.
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