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Loop are an English rock band, formed in 1986 by Robert Hampson in Croydon.[1] The group topped the UK independent charts with their albums Fade Out (1989) and A Gilded Eternity (1990). Their dissonant "trance-rock" sound drew on the work of artists like the Stooges and Can,[2] and helped to resurrect the concept of space rock in the late 1980s.[3]

Key Information

The group split in 1991, with Hampson going on to form the experimental project Main with guitarist Scott Dawson, and Mackay and Wills forming The Hair and Skin Trading Company. In 2013, the 1989–90 line-up of Hampson, Dawson, John Wills, and Neil Mackay briefly reformed for a series of gigs, and the following year Hampson unveiled a new line-up of the band with himself as the sole original member.

Career

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Loop were formed in 1986 by Robert Hampson (vocals, guitar), with his then-girlfriend Becky Stewart on drums. Stewart was later replaced by John Wills (The Servants) and Glen Ray, with James Endeacott on guitar.[4][5] Their sound was influenced by Krautrock and No Wave influences and relied heavily on three chord riffs. Initially releasing records on Jeff Barrett's Head label, their first release was 1987's "16 Dreams", with debut album Heaven's End following later that year.[6] The band was then signed up by Chapter 22 Records.[6]

Loop returned with a more polished sound with the "Collision" single in 1988.[6] A second album Fade Out followed in 1989,[6] reaching No. 51 on the UK albums chart.[4] Endeacott left the band in 1988, Scott Dowson joined the following year. They changed labels again to Beggars Banquet subsidiary Situation Two, releasing the "Arc-Lite" single in 1989 and the third and final studio album A Gilded Eternity in 1990.[6] The band played at the Reading Festival in 1989.

The band split in 1991, with Hampson briefly joining Godflesh before forming Main with Dowson. Hampson's Main project was discontinued in 2006 and while he now releases under his own name in 2010 he announced the return of Main, albeit as a collaborative project with other sound artists. Wills and Mackay went on to form The Hair and Skin Trading Company, which last released in 1995. Wills now performs and records as Pumajaw.

Loop recorded three Peel sessions for John Peel (11 August 1987, 14 June 1988 and 21 January 1990). A collection of these sessions entitled Wolf Flow was released in 1992.[6] Following the split Loop's official studio albums were re-released on their Reactor label. Some of the records featured cover versions of Suicide, The Pop Group and Can tracks.

Hampson's MySpace pages referred to friendly pressure to again re-release the Loop albums and these were eventually released in November 2008 on the Reactor label.[7]

Reformation

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Loop reformed for 2013 and 2014 activities, as presented by a statement from Robert Hampson.[8] The line-up included the original Gilded Eternity era members Robert Hampson, John Wills, Neil Mackay and Scott Dowson. In November 2013, the band played their first comeback show and also co-curated the final holiday camp edition of the All Tomorrow's Parties festival in Camber Sands, England.[9] Wills, wishing to focus on his own musical projects, left the band and was replaced by Wayne Maskell. Loop then played in April 2014 as headliners of the Roadburn Festival,[10] followed by more than 20 dates in the USA, headlining the opening night of Milwaukee Psych Fest 2014 at Cactus Club on 24 April. They concluded this comeback tour with the Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona in May 2014.

In November 2014, a new line-up emerged; still led by Hampson (vocal, guitar), the band performed with Hugo Morgan (bass) and Maskell (drums) from The Heads as well as Dan Boyd (guitar). They played at the Garage (London) and in the Netherlands. Their set featured a new song, "Precession".[11] They also announced they would be playing ATP Iceland 2015.[12]

The band released a four-song EP "Array 1" on ATP Recordings on 22 June 2015.[13]

In June 2018, the band played as part of Robert Smith's curation of the Meltdown Festival.[14]

The first studio album in 31 years, Sonancy, was released on 25 March 2022.[15] It was followed by a UK tour in May 2023.[16]

Musical style

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Their musical style has been described as space rock,[3][17][18] psychedelic rock,[17][19] drone rock,[20][21] and noise rock.[22]

Members

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Current

  • Robert Hampson – vocals, guitars (1986–1991, 2013–present)[23]
  • Hugo Morgan – bass (2014–present)
  • Dan Boyd – guitars (2014–present)
  • Wayne Maskel – drums (2014–present)

Former

  • Becky "Bex" Stewart – drums (1986–1987)
  • Glen Ray – bass (1986–1987)
  • James Endeacott – guitars (1987–1988)
  • John Wills – drums (1987–1990, 2013–2014)
  • Neil Mackay – bass (1987–1990, 2013–2014)
  • Mathew Frith – guitars (1988–1989)
  • Scott Dowson – guitars (1989–1990, 2013–2014)

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title UK Indie Chart Position[24] UK Chart Position[4]
1987 Heaven's End 4 -
1989 Fade Out 1 51
1990 A Gilded Eternity 1 39
2015 Array 1 EP - -
2022 Sonancy 7 89

Compilation albums

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Month Year Title UK Indie Chart Position[24] UK Chart Position[4]
September 1988 The World in Your Eyes
  		4 -
September 1989 Eternal: The Singles
  		- -
1991 Wolf Flow
 (Peel Sessions 1987-1990) 		- -
1992 Dual
  		- -

Singles

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Year Title Format UK Indie Chart Position[24]
February 1987 "16 Dreams" 12" 35
July 1987 "Spinning" 7" 12" 7
May 1988 "Collision" 7" 12" 4
December 1988 "Black Sun" 12" 5
December 1989 "Arc-lite" 7" 12" CD 6
May 1991 "Loopflesh / Fleshloop" 7"

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Loop are an English band formed in the mid-1980s in by guitarist and vocalist Robert Hampson, known for their droning, hypnotic sound that blended heavy psychedelic riffs, rhythms, and dissonant textures influenced by pioneers like Can and the raw aggression of . During their original incarnation from 1986 to 1991, the band—featuring evolving lineups including original members Bex on drums and Glen Ray on bass, later joined by John Wills on drums and Neil MacKay on bass—released three studio albums: Heaven's End (1987), Fade Out (1988), and A Gilded Eternity (1990), with the latter two achieving commercial success by topping the UK Independent Chart and establishing Loop as key figures in the neo-psychedelic and drone rock scenes. Following their disbandment in 1991, Hampson formed the experimental ambient project Main, while former members Neil MacKay and John Wills formed Hair and Skin Trading Company, as the band's catalog saw reissues in 2008 that renewed interest in their trance-like "trance-rock" style. Loop reformed in 2013 for a performance at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival, leading to a stable current lineup of Hampson alongside guitarist Dan Boyd, bassist Hugo Morgan, and drummer Wayne Maskell, with subsequent tours including a sold-out 2023 London show and appearances at events like the Meltdown Festival in 2018. In the reformed era, they issued the EP Array 1 in 2015 via ATP Recordings and returned with their first studio album in 32 years, Sonancy (2022), on —a dynamic, dystopian work that revitalized their -infused psych sound amid the challenges of the .

History

Formation and early years (1986–1988)

Loop was formed in 1986 in , , , by Robert Hampson, who emerged as the band's primary creative force and . Drawing from influences in psychedelic and scenes, Hampson sought to craft repetitive, drone-heavy rock sounds. The initial lineup consisted of Hampson on vocals and guitar, his then-partner Beki Stewart on drums, and bassist Glen Ray, recruited via an advertisement in . The band quickly began performing early gigs in local venues, honing a visceral, improvisational style that blended noise and rhythm. These performances attracted attention from indie labels, leading to their signing with Head Records, run by Jeff Barrett, in 1987. Their debut single, "16 Dreams" backed with "Head On," was released that year on Head as a 12-inch vinyl, capturing the group's raw, feedback-laden energy in a limited run that showcased Hampson's limited chord knowledge at the time. Recorded at Cherry Studios in and produced by Simon Milton and the band, it marked their entry into the underground scene. Heaven's End, Loop's debut album, followed later in 1987 on Head Records, recorded primarily at The House in the Woods in , , with additional sessions at . Produced by the band with engineering from Simon Milton, the album featured a tracklist emphasizing riffs and pounding rhythms: "Soundhead," "Straight to Your Heart," "Forever," "Heaven's End," "Too Real to Feel," "Fix to Fall," "Head On," "This Is Today," "Black Sun," and "Strained." Critics received it as a raw statement, praising its noisy, repetitive and heavy fuzz guitars that evoked early industrial and vibes, though some noted its unpolished intensity as both a strength and limitation. The album peaked at number 4 on the UK Indie Chart, establishing Loop's underground presence. Amid lineup shifts, drummer Beki Stewart departed in 1987 and was replaced by John Wills, formerly of The Servants, bringing a more precise rhythmic drive to the group. Bassist Glen Ray also left around this time, with Neil MacKay joining on bass in 1988 ahead of sessions for the next album; guitarist James Endeacott contributed second guitar during this transitional period. This change coincided with increased activity, including Loop's first session for on August 11, 1987, broadcast on August 19. Featuring tracks like "Soundhead" and "Straight to Your Heart," the session amplified their buzz in indie circles, as Peel's platform often propelled emerging alternative acts to wider recognition.

Rise and breakup (1989–1991)

In 1988, Loop signed to Situation Two, a subsidiary of , marking a shift that facilitated their growing visibility in the UK music scene. The band's second , Fade Out, was released in November 1988 on Chapter 22 Records, achieving commercial breakthrough by topping the UK Independent Chart and peaking at number 51 on the . Produced by the band alongside engineer Paul Kendall and recorded at Blackwing Studios and Worldwide International in , the featured eight tracks emphasizing repetitive riffs and hypnotic grooves, such as "Straight to Your Heart" and "Pulse," which intensified their trance-like sound compared to their debut. Critics praised its immersive, acid-punk intensity, with fuzzed guitars and driving rhythms creating a hallucinogenic effect that distinguished it from contemporaries. In 1989, following the departure of guitarist James Endeacott, the lineup expanded with the addition of Scott Dowson on guitar, solidifying the configuration alongside Robert Hampson, Neil MacKay on bass, and drummer John Wills. This group supported intensified touring, including a notable performance at the 1989 Reading Festival, where the band's loud, relentless sets captivated audiences amid a bill featuring acts like New Order and . Loop also recorded their second John Peel session in June 1988 and a third in January 1990 for , capturing their evolving sound with tracks like "Vapour" and "Fade Out" that highlighted layered guitars and minimalistic percussion. The band's momentum peaked with their third album, A Gilded Eternity, released in February 1990 on Situation Two, which again topped the UK Independent Chart and reached number 39 on the . Recorded at studio and mixed at Worldwide International, the double album adopted a denser, more polished production with swirling guitar textures and rhythmic propulsion on tracks like "This Is Today" and "Bite Back," refining their repetitive hypnosis into a more structured yet immersive form. Live shows during this period, bolstered by the expanded lineup, amplified the album's impact, though underlying tensions began to surface. By 1991, creative exhaustion and diverging artistic visions led to Loop's breakup, with frontman Robert Hampson seeking broader sonic experimentation beyond the band's guitar-driven framework. Hampson subsequently formed the experimental duo Main with Dowson, exploring ambient and drone textures, while MacKay and Wills joined The Hair and Skin Trading Company, channeling and elements. A posthumous compilation, Wolf Flow, compiling the band's John Peel sessions from 1987 to 1990, was released in 1991 on Strange Fruit Records, preserving their raw, influential broadcasts.

Reformation and initial reunion (2013–2014)

In 2013, after more than two decades of inactivity, Loop announced their reformation, spearheaded by founder Robert Hampson, who cited a surge in interest for the band's back catalog and invitations from major festivals as key motivations for the reunion. The decision was influenced by Hampson's desire to revisit the group's roots in a live setting, leading to a limited series of performances planned through mid-2014. Hampson emphasized that the reunion was not intended as a permanent revival but rather a focused return to celebrate their legacy. The initial reunion lineup featured Hampson on vocals and guitar, alongside original members Scott Dowson on guitar, John Wills on drums, and Neil Mackay on bass, drawing from the configuration active during the band's final album, A Gilded Eternity (1990). This group marked Loop's return to the stage with high-profile appearances, including co-curating and performing at the (ATP) "End of an Era" festival in , , in November 2013, where they delivered intense sets blending psychedelic repetition and propulsion. The momentum continued into 2014 with a headline slot at the in , , in April, solidifying their reemergence within the noise rock and scenes. By mid-2014, the reunion faced transitions as original members Dowson, Wills, and Mackay departed due to personal commitments and logistical challenges, leaving Hampson as the sole constant and shifting the project toward his singular vision for future endeavors. Wills had already exited in January 2014, prompting a temporary replacement with drummer Wayne Maskell for select dates, but the broader lineup instability underscored the temporary nature of the initial revival. Amid these changes, Reactor Records—Hampson's own label—issued vinyl reissues of key albums like Fade Out in June 2013 and A Gilded Eternity in 2014, enhancing accessibility to Loop's early catalog and fueling the era's renewed appreciation.

Recent activities (2015–present)

By 2015, Loop's lineup had solidified around founder Robert Hampson on vocals and guitar, with Hugo Morgan on bass, Dan Boyd on guitar, and Wayne Maskell on drums. The band released their first post-reunion recording, the EP Array 1, on June 22, 2015, through ATP Recordings. Featuring four extended tracks—"Precession," "Aphelion," "Coma," and the 17-minute closer "Radial"—the EP marked a drone-heavy continuation of Loop's repetitive, foundations, earning praise for its immersive intensity despite its abrasive edges. In June 2018, Loop performed at London's Southbank Centre as part of the Meltdown Festival, curated by The Cure's Robert Smith, sharing the bill with acts like Planning for Burial. The appearance underscored the band's enduring influence in alternative and psych circles, followed by additional European tours that year. Loop returned with their first full studio album in 32 years, Sonancy, on March 25, 2022, via Cooking Vinyl. The ten-track effort, including standout pieces like "Halo" and "Aurora," blended the band's classic motorik rhythms and fuzz-laden guitars with evolved ambient textures and subtle lyrical elements, produced to emphasize hypnotic repetition and sonic depth. Critics hailed it as a triumphant psychedelic progression, with reviewers noting its ability to "pin your psyche to the wall at maximum volume" and reaffirm Loop's pioneering status in space rock revival. The album's release spurred a 2023 tour across the and , featuring sold-out shows in Manchester's Deaf Institute, Glasgow's Room 2, Leeds' , and Dublin's Whelan's, alongside festival appearances that sustained momentum from the reunion era. In 2025, Loop released reissues on their Reactor label: the remastered 3CD compilation The World in Your Eyes, collecting early singles and EPs, and TWELVES, a triple LP of remastered 12-inch and EP tracks from the and 1990s, with the Dinked Edition including a signed art print and limited to 550 copies, released on April 25, 2025. As of November 2025, the band continues to tour and release material, with performances scheduled into 2026 and no indication of disbandment.

Musical style and influences

Core style and evolution

Loop's core musical style is defined by repetitive riffs, drone and feedback-heavy guitar textures, and minimal, often spectral vocals, blending with and elements to create hypnotic, ritualistic soundscapes. This approach emphasizes mantric grooves, wah-wah effects, and fuzz distortion, resulting in dense, atmospheric layers that prioritize immersion over traditional song structures. The band's sound often evokes a "collapsing star" intensity, with pulsing voids and unearthly radiance derived from amplified repetition and sonic overload. In their early period, exemplified by the 1987 album Heaven's End, Loop's style was raw and punk-influenced, characterized by fuzz-drenched and a thick miasma of whammied riffs and layered loops that built a dizzying, lysergic haze. Tracks like "Soundhead" and the instrumental title cut highlighted aggressive, noise-driven energy with driving drums and trebly fuzzy guitars, establishing a foundation of unpolished intensity. The mid-period saw significant evolution toward hypnotic repetition and krautrock-inspired grooves, as heard in Fade Out (1988) and A Gilded Eternity (1990), where loop pedals and multi-tracked guitars created infinite permutations and vortex-like effects. Fade Out intensified the darkness with brittle, aggressive edges and slow-motion fuzz, while A Gilded Eternity shifted to a less negative, more positive tone through locked grooves and feedback-saturated atmospheres, such as in "The Nail Will Burn" and "Vapour." Robert Hampson's production hallmarks focused on texture over , drawing from amp and live energy to craft building blocks of sound that bridged raw with structured propulsion. Upon reformation in 2013, Loop's style amplified drone and , incorporating ambient and textures in works like the 2022 album Sonancy, which adopts a taut, minimalistic approach with tribal rhythms, counter-rhythms, and no guitar solos. This era maintains repetition as a but adds urgency and agitation influenced by progressive drum sounds, resulting in succinct pieces that exceed five minutes only sparingly.

Key influences

Loop's music was profoundly shaped by the raw, primal energy of The Stooges, whose aggressive guitar riffs and unpolished intensity informed the band's noisy, feedback-laden sound. Similarly, the repetitive structures and motorik rhythms of Can provided a blueprint for Loop's hypnotic grooves and extended compositions, as evidenced by the band's cover of Can's "Mother Sky" on their 1988 single Black Sun. The Velvet Underground's use of drone and minimalism also left a mark, influencing Loop's layered guitar textures and sparse arrangements that emphasized atmosphere over melody. Beyond these core artists, Loop drew from the broader traditions of the 1960s, incorporating elements from bands like and , whose jangly guitars and exploratory ethos contributed to the band's cosmic and riff-driven aesthetic. acts such as Wire and offered angular rhythms and experimental edge, reflected in Loop's cover of 's "Thief of Fire" on the 1988 Collision EP. In the noise and experimental realm, influences from and Cabaret Voltaire infused Loop's work with industrial dissonance and electronic textures. Robert Hampson, Loop's founder and primary creative force, was particularly inspired by minimalist composers like , whose loop-based techniques and harmonic drones influenced Hampson's approach to repetition and texture in both Loop and his later projects. Following Loop's initial breakup in 1991, Hampson shifted toward through his project Main, where he explored processed guitar sounds and environmental abstractions, drawing further from Riley's and krautrock pioneers like and Neu!. The band emerged within the vibrant indie scene, a fertile ground for experimentation that encouraged DIY ethos and genre-blending, with Loop sharing affinities with contemporaries like My Bloody Valentine through their mutual emphasis on distorted guitars and immersive sonics. These influences manifested in Loop's live performances, where extended jamming and improvisation allowed for spontaneous riff development and hypnotic builds, echoing the free-form explorations of Can and .

Personnel

Current members

The current lineup of Loop has been stable since 2015, comprising Robert Hampson on vocals and guitar, Hugo Morgan on bass, Dan Boyd on guitar, and Wayne Maskell on drums. This configuration emerged after the band's initial in 2013–2014 with former members, allowing Hampson to assemble a new and guitarist to support ongoing live performances and recordings. Robert Hampson serves as the band's founder, primary vocalist, and , having established Loop in 1986 as its creative leader responsible for songwriting, production, and artistic direction. His vision continues to drive the group's hypnotic, repetitive sound, as evidenced in the composition of all guitar parts and lyrics for their 2022 album Sonancy. Hugo Morgan joined on bass in 2015, bringing experience from the Bristol-based band The Heads, where he contributes to the band's rhythmic foundation and propulsive drive. His steady low-end work has anchored the lineup's exploration of extended jams and textural builds in both studio and live settings. Dan Boyd has played second guitar since 2015, adding layered textures and harmonic depth that complement Hampson's leads during performances and recordings like the 2015 EP Array 1. His role enhances the band's immersive, drone-influenced style without overshadowing the core motifs. Wayne Maskell provides drums since 2015, also hailing from The Heads, and delivers the repetitive, beats essential to Loop's psychedelic propulsion. He adapts Hampson's programmed patterns into live dynamics, drawing on influences to maintain the band's intense, trance-like energy.

Former members

Loop's original rhythm section consisted of drummer Becky Stewart (also known as Bex), who was Robert Hampson's then-wife and performed from 1986 to 1987 before departing for personal reasons, and bassist Glen Ray, an early contributor who played alongside her until 1987. James Endeacott joined as guitarist in 1987, contributing to early recordings and live shows until 1988. John Wills joined as drummer in 1987, providing a more primal rhythmic foundation that shaped the band's sound through their breakthrough period, remaining until the 1991 breakup; he briefly reunited for select 2013–2014 performances before leaving to focus on other projects. Guitarist Scott Dowson entered the lineup in 1989, contributing to the ethereal textures on the band's final studio album A Gilded Eternity (1990) and participating in the 2013 reunion shows until 2014; post-Loop, he co-founded the ambient duo Main with Hampson in 1991. Bassist Neil Mackay (sometimes credited as MacKay) came aboard in 1987, anchoring the rhythm section for the albums Fade Out (1988) and A Gilded Eternity (1990), and rejoined for the 2013–2014 reunion dates; after Loop disbanded, he formed the experimental drone group Hair and Skin Trading Company with Wills in 1991.

Discography

Studio albums

Loop's debut studio album, Heaven's End, was released in November 1987 on Head Records. The raw, 6-track effort captured the band's early repetitive, noise-driven approach, drawing from and psychedelic influences, peaking at number 4 on the UK Independent Albums Chart without achieving mainstream chart success. The follow-up, Fade Out, arrived in 1988 via Chapter 22 Records. Featuring 6 tracks and produced by the band alongside engineer Paul Kendall at Blackwing Studios, it marked a breakthrough, topping the and reaching number 51 on the . A Gilded Eternity, issued in January 1990 on Situation Two, expanded to 8 tracks with a denser, more immersive sonic palette recorded at and mixed at Worldwide International. Like its predecessor, it hit number 1 on the UK Independent Albums Chart and peaked at number 39 on the . After a 32-year gap, the band released Sonancy on March 25, 2022, through . Self-produced by frontman Robert Hampson with co-producer , the 10-track album debuted at number 89 on the and number 7 on the UK Independent Albums Chart, blending the group's signature trance-rock with contemporary dystopian urgency.

Compilation and live releases

Loop's compilation releases primarily aggregate their early singles, non-album tracks, and radio sessions, providing retrospective overviews of their output. The band's initial compilation, The World in Your Eyes, was issued in 1987 by Head Records (later reissued by Chapter 22 and Situation Two), collecting tracks from their first three 12-inch singles alongside select compilation appearances, serving as an entry point to their repetitive, psychedelic sound. Following this, Eternal: The Singles 1988 appeared in 1989 on Chapter 22, compiling material from later EPs such as Black Sun and Collision, including their cover of Can's "Mother Sky," to capture the evolution toward denser, krautrock-influenced rhythms during their active years. After the band's 1991 disbandment, Wolf Flow (The Sessions 1987–1990) was released posthumously in 1991 by , featuring nine tracks from three sessions produced by , including alternate versions of album cuts like "Straight to Your Heart" and a cover of Suicide's " U.S.A.," highlighting their raw, improvisational live energy in a studio setting. The 1992 compilation Dual, issued by Beggars Banquet, gathered unreleased studio recordings and session outtakes from 1989–1990, such as tracks recorded at The House in the Woods, offering insight into material not included on their studio albums and bridging their final creative phase. In the late , Reactor Records undertook a comprehensive remastering project, culminating in the 2009 expanded three-CD edition of The World in Your Eyes, which added demos, alternate mixes, and additional Peel session material to the original tracklist, making previously scarce rarities widely available and revitalizing interest ahead of the band's reformation. Loop has not released any official live albums, though fan-recorded bootlegs of their intense, trance-like performances from the late and early remain notable among collectors, including a limited-edition 1990 recording titled Edizione Limitata di 1000 Copie and a 1989 Hamburg show captured on cassette. In April 2025, reissued the expanded The World in Your Eyes as a three-CD set and debuted as a three-LP vinyl compilation of their original 12-inch singles and EP tracks, both remastered from the source tapes by Metcalf to preserve and update access to their foundational non-album material for contemporary audiences.

Singles and EPs

Loop's early output consisted of a series of singles and EPs on independent labels, helping to establish their reputation in the UK underground rock scene. The band's debut single, "16 Dreams", was released in 1987 on Chapter 22 Records as a 12" vinyl, capturing their raw, repetitive psychedelic sound with tracks including the title song, "Head On", and "Burning World". In 1988, "Soundhead" emerged as a limited-edition flexi-disc split release with The Telescopes on Cheree Records, limited to 1000 copies and sold at gigs or via mailorder for 50p; the track was a live recording from on 13 May 1988. Also in 1989, "This Is Not Real" was released on Chapter 22 Records, achieving number 3 on the UK Indie Chart and underscoring Loop's growing indie success during a period of lineup changes and intensified touring. "Vapour Trails", a 1990 single on Chapter 22 Records tied to the A Gilded Eternity era, featured ethereal, feedback-laden soundscapes that bridged the band's earlier raw energy with more polished production. Following their reformation, Loop issued the Array 1 EP in 2015 on ATP Recordings, a limited-edition vinyl release containing three tracks—"Precession", "Aphelion", and "Coma"—that revisited their drone and noise roots with the updated lineup. In 2022, "Halo" was released as a promotional single on Reactor Records to herald the album Sonancy, blending aggressive riffs and haunting vocals in a digital and vinyl format.

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  59. https://www.atpfestival.com/artist/loop
  60. https://louderthanwar.com/john-wills-leaves-loop-exclusive-interview/
  61. https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c4be2ec7-f45d-4deb-a444-c659bebbeeb4
  62. https://www.discogs.com/artist/135316-Hair-Skin-Trading-Company
  63. https://www.discogs.com/release/1445491-Loop-Fade-Out
  64. https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/4155/loop/
  65. https://www.discogs.com/master/38173-Loop-A-Gilded-Eternity
  66. https://www.discogs.com/master/2564054-Loop-Sonancy
  67. https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/independent-albums-chart/20220401/
  68. https://www.psychedelicbabymag.com/2022/07/loop-interview-new-album-sonancy.html
  69. https://www.discogs.com/master/38188-Loop-The-World-In-Your-Eyes
  70. https://www.discogs.com/master/38197-Loop-Wolf-Flow-The-John-Peel-Sessions-1987-90
  71. https://www.discogs.com/release/699179-Loop-Dual
  72. https://loopbandofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-world-in-your-eyes-2009-remastered-edition
  73. https://rateyourmusic.com/release/unauth/loop/loop-edizione-limitata-di-1000-copie/
  74. https://www.discogs.com/release/9629208-Loop-Live-Logo-Hamburg-Germany-1989-03-28
  75. https://soundheads.org/news-post/twelves-3lp/
  76. https://www.discogs.com/master/196066-Loop-16-Dreams
  77. https://www.discogs.com/release/701775-Loop-3-The-Telescopes-Soundhead-Forever-Close-Your-Eyes
  78. https://loopbandofficial.bandcamp.com/track/halo
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