Loop
Sonancy
Reactor (2022)
The legends of old return! Loop were one of the visionaries acts of the late ‘80s, alongside other paragons like My Bloody Valentine and Spacemen 3. Despite their short-lived existence, Loop managed to shake the post-punk and indie rock scenes. Taking on many elements from the new wave lineage, Loop were not content with confinements. Their tools in escaping these boundaries were noise rock and no wave, psychedelia and drone mechanics. And despite their small discography, works like Heaven’s End and Fade Out stood the test of time, influencing a number of contemporary artists. Still, Loop returned to the scene in 2013, releasing their Array 1 EP. And even though 25 years passed by, and Array 1 did feel like a nostalgic release, there was no obvious rust over Loop’s vision. It appears still relevant today, which makes the prospect of a new Loop album, after 32 years, that much more exciting. There are many elements of Sonancy that scream with the ‘80s ethos. The post-punk kick off with “Interference” reveals Loop’s pedigree. The dark attitude rises, the emphatic bass lines of “Fermion” and the trademark progression of “Axion” speak to the glory of that scene. But, Loop were never … Read more
Scrunchies
Feral Coast
Dirtnap (2022)
I'm new to writing actual reviews of records. Don't get me wrong, I have opinions and I share them openly … Read more
