Carl Barat & the Jackals

As Carl Barât set about crafting the successor to his self-titled 2010 solo debut, he recognized that these songs demanded the energy of a full band. He placed a call-out on Facebook for musicians, which attracted thousands of responses, ultimately selecting guitarist Billy Tessio, bassist Adam Claxton, and drummer Jay Bone to complete the group. Now operating as the Jackals, the ensemble entered the studio under the guidance of Joby J. Ford from the Bronx, who served as producer. The finished recordings surfaced in 2015 as Let It Reign.