Stone Gossard has a special message for all Loosegroove Records fans: 2025 is going to be an incredible year for the label, and he wants to make sure everyone stays updated on every new development.
To start, Stone has announced two amazing musical collaborations. The first is The Message, a collaboration track with Ani DiFranco, Stone Gossard, Skerik, Stanton Moore, & Josh Evans, while the second features his label mate, Brittany Davis, who has put her own spin on the song Present Tense.
Before the official release, there is an exclusive opportunity to hear these tracks in advance – simply sign up for the Loosegroove Records mailing list: laylo.com/loosegrooverecords/lsgr-giveaway
“There are songs that define an era, and then there are some that become a part of us. For many Pearl Jam fans, Present Tense is one of them. Released in 1996 on the album No Code, this track is more than just a song: it’s an introspective journey, an invitation to live in the present without being crushed by the past or overwhelmed by anxiety for the future.
For some, P.T. is so special that it has become an indelible symbol. It is for me—I’ve had it tattooed on my skin since 2005. And when it comes to covers, it’s hard to find someone who can truly do justice to such an emotional song. But Brittany has managed to do just that: her interpretation is intense, authentic, and filled with the depth that has made Present Tense one of the most beloved songs by the Seattle band. Perhaps it’s the best Pearl Jam cover I’ve ever heard. After all, some songs don’t just belong to those who wrote them but to everyone who lives them.” – Luca Villa
As a special thank-you to the incredible Pearl Jam community for their continued support of the label, Stone Gossard has decided to launch an exclusive giveaway. Five lucky winners will receive a special prize, the perfect way to kick off the new year with the right musical energy.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unique musical journey. Sign up now for the Loosegroove Records mailing list and stay tuned for all the exciting updates coming in 2025!
Loosegroove Records is a Seattle-based record label created and run by guitarist and songwriter Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam, Painted Shield, Brad), and drummer/Creative Director Regan Hagar (Brad, Malfunkshun, Satchel).
Distributed through The Orchard, Loosegroove prides itself on its curated and eclectic roster of artists encapsulating a broad range of musical genres. Currently working with alt-rock band Tigercub, singer/songwriter Jonny Polonsky, folksinger Mason Jennings, Painted Shield featuring blind, BIPOC, nonbinary singer, rapper, sound manipulator Brittany Davis, along with new signings, James and the Cold Gun, Zoser, and more.
Loosegroove Records began in the 90s releasing music from Malfunkshun, featuring Regan and the late Andrew Wood, Critters Buggin, and Weapon of Choice. In 1998 they signed Queens of the Stone Age and released the bands’ debut album as well as a few successful movie soundtracks (Chicago Cab O.S.T.) and hip-hop compilations before taking down their shingle in 2000. They regrouped again in 2020, with a strong foundation and reputation in artist development and A&R.
Born in Reggio Emilia in 1980. He created pearljamonline.it in 2001 and wrote the first edition of “Pearl Jam Evolution” in 2009 along with his wife Daria. Since 2022, he is behind 2 podcasts: “Pearl Jam dalla A alla Z” and “Fuori Orario Not Another Podcast”. He has collaborated with Barracuda Style, HvsR, Rolling Stone, Rockol and Il Fatto Quotidiano. He continues relentlessly to try to find “beautiful melodies that say terrible things”.
Favorite song: Present Tense
Favorite album: No Code
Favorite bands/artists other than PJ: Tom Waits, Soundgarden, Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, IDLES, Fontaines D.C., The Murder Capital, Dead Kennedys, Mark Lanegan, Cat Power, R.E.M.