Loop Tour 2023 Information
More information about the upcoming Loop tour 2023, including setlist, merchandising, etc… Read now!
The London show at the Garage is sold out. Get on the waiting list.
Click on the image on the left to get on the waiting list.
The Soundheads Gift Guide
It’s beginning to feel like the holidays are upon us again, and we made a list of all the places where you can find Loop-related goodies. Vinyls, CDs and even a poster!
LOOP 2022 UK TOUR POSTPONED
Read Robert’s announcement about the postponed Tour dates. New live dates in May 2023, with a new venue for the London show.
ALL THE UPDATES REGARDING THE PURPLE AND CLEAR VINYL EDITIONS + DIGITAL DOWNLOADS // PLEASE READ (updated 13 May 2022)
So my dear Soundheads, I come bearing news for those who have purchased the Purple vinyl edition of SONANCY with all the goodies enclosed. Read More…
(SOLD OUT) Signed copies of Heaven's End remastered vinyl available at Norman Records
There are not many and it’s strictly one per customer!
Robert Hampson Interviewed on italian Radio Citta Aperta
Listen to an interview of Robert on italian Radio Citta Aperta, on the show Mercoledì Morning, presented by Gianluca Polverari.
ROBERT HAMPSON NEW BOOK "TOO REAL TO FEEL" COMING OUT JUNE 10 - PRE-ORDER NOW!
Robert’s new book available on Editions Funny Farm on June 10th. Read all about his life as the guru for the infamous Soundheads Cult and many other things. Pre-order and save, and also get some freebies.
'Sonancy', Loop's first studio album since 1990 is OUT NOW!
Read Robert Hampson’s message about the release of this long-awaited new album.
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ROBERT HAMPSON REGARDING THE PURPLE VINYL EDITION OF 'SONANCY'.
Further to the vinyl issue with the orange edition, we have now discovered a similar issue with the purple edition. Read More…
Important Message Regarding the Fuzz Club Edition of 'Sonancy'
If your copy does not look like this, then please get in touch with Fuzz Club… Read More.
Robert Hampson's DJ set on NTS Radio now available
Robert Hampson’s DJ set on NTS Radio is now available in the archives
Limited Edition "Soundhead Fuzz" Pedal by Main Amphetlabs Available Now
There is a very limited edition clone of my semi-famous Tone Bender lovingly created from the mightiest of might, Mr David Main of D*A*M stompboxes.
Robert Hampson of Loop guest-DJing on NTS this Friday!
Robert will be guesting a slot on NTS this coming Friday (4th) from 11 – 12, spinning some righteous tunage.
This will be available to listen to afterwards if you don’t happen to make it.
New single 'Fermion' out now. 'Sonancy' new release date is March 25
New single ‘Fermion’, off the upcoming album Sonancy, out NOW! Watch the video. ‘Sonancy’ release date pushed back to March 25 due to ongoing global supply chain issues
New sections on the Soundheads website including RH Single of the Week
Check out Robert’s weekly feature, and submit your Loop memorabilia…
NEW ALBUM "SONANCY" - OUT MARCH 11 2022 - PRE-ORDER NOW
Loop announce first album in 32 years. New single ‘HALO’ available now. Stream / Watch the video!
Loop confirm first album since 1990...
2020… ? It’s been quite a while since a full length LOOP album release. Perhaps too long? Perhaps not long enough?
The Sevens records set available on Aug. 20th.
The finished SEVENS set, which looks great. It will still be part of the RSD 2020 campaign and will be available on AUGUST 29th.
LOOP to Release "Sevens" on Record Store Day 2020
ATTENTION SOUNDHEADS! SEVENS will be available as part of this coming Record Store Day on April 18th.
LOOP AT THE HAUNT, BRIGHTON, APRIL 10 2019
A one-off UK show to set phasers on stun for our ROADBURN burn up on Friday 12th April.
LOOP TO PLAY ROADBURN FESTIVAL IN 2019
Loop will play a special, one off show as part of Tomas Lindberg’s curated event, The Burning Darkness, as a part of the Roadburn Festival on April 12 2019.
NEW T-SHIRT GOODNESS FOR THE FAMILY
New Tshirt Designs: radial or dots mirrored logo and Soundheads eye designs… Click to read more.
Blue Shirts are here! Shipping Soon!
THEY ARE HERE! THEY HAVE ARRIVED! HOORAY!
Welly, welly, welly, welly, welly, welly, well…
Silver shirts are here!
Pleased to announce the Black/Silver T shirt shipment has arrived at LOOPMERCH HQ.
Quality dispersed printing on Gildan Heavy Cotton.
Loop at Robert Smith's Meltdown 2018
Good news Boppers,
With the greatest of honour, I’m extremely pleased to announce that we are indeed invited to take part in Robert Smith’s curated Meltdown 2018…
A message from Robert Hampson... Liverpool Psychedelia, Array2, etc...
Anyone interested in going to the Liverpool Psych Fest, just to let you know it looks as tho’ we will be playing on the Friday evening.
Time to be confirmed.
New Promotional Transformer Video
Watch the new promotional video for Loop’s set at the Transformer Festival on 28th May.
Loop to play the Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia in September.
We’re excited to announce that Loop will be playing at the Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia on 22/23 of September 2017.
THREE DAYS IN MAY
LOOP – THREE DAYS IN MAY: Friday 26th : BRISTOL EXCHANGE / Saturday 27th : LONDON RAW POWER FESTIVAL / Sunday 28th : MANCHESTER TRANSFORMER FESTIVAL
TRANSFORMER 4 for 3 Ticket Offer
If you didn’t get your tickets for this show yet, you can take advantage of this 4-for-3 ticket offer!
Transformer 2017
Loop will be playing Transformer in Manchester, UK on Sunday 28th May 2017. Click on the image for more info.
Loop will not participate in Primavera Sound 2016
I am very sad to have to announce that due to circumstances beyond our control, Loop will be unable to appear at the forthcoming Barcelona and Portugal Primavera Festivals this year.
Loop to play The Deaf Institute in Manchester on 26th November 2015.
Prior to their appearance at ATP’s Jake and Dinos Chapman curated Nightmare Before Christmas…
LOOP Set at 6.40pm on Sunday 28 June at the Roundhouse
ATTENTION SOUNDHEADS! If you’re planning on attending the show at the Roundhouse in London on Sunday 28 June, doors will open at 4pm, and Loop set will begin at 6.40pm sharp. So don’t be late or you will miss it!
PREMIERE: LISTEN TO LOOP'S FIRST NEW MUSIC IN 25 YEARS
Their new EP Array 1 is a great way to come back and make up for lost time in a swoop.
Stream 'Precession', the new Loop track / Pre-order 'Array 1'
The English alt-rock band Loop disbanded in 1991, which makes “Precession” the first song they’ve released in 25 years…
Loop's new release 'Array 1" and some live dates in June
The first release is ‘Array 1’, four tracks and 32 mins of haunting, aggressive, beautiful noise. ‘Precession’, ‘Aphelion’, ‘Coma’ and ‘Radial’ are the first songs to be heard from their recording session…
Loop playing The Garage in London, and dates in Holland
We’re excited to announce that Loop will be playing The Garage in London on Tuesday 18th November. They will be joined by local 4-piece band Younghusband.
The band will also play a couple of dates in Holland the following days.
New Loop line-up playing the Levitation Festival, Angers in France 20th September.
Loop can now confirm their appearance at Levitation Festival, Angers in France 20th September.
London shows with Godflesh at Heaven will be early shows.
ATTENTION SOUNDHEADS: if you’re planning on going to the shows at Heaven in London, on June 4th and 5th, please note that due to curfew, these shows will start early (so don’t be late).
San Francisco Show Openers & Poster
Opening acts and poster unveiled for the show in San Francisco, California.
LOOP to play the Villette Sonique 2014 Festival in Paris on June 7th.
In 8 editions, Villette Sonique succeeded in carving a place, off the beaten tracks, captivating specialists as well as neophytes.
SECOND ROUND OF LINEUP CONFIRMATIONS RELEASED FOR AUSTIN PSYCH FEST!
The Reverberation Appreciation Society is proud to present the second round of lineup confirmations for the 7th annual Austin Psych Fest!
LOOP to play at the Primavera Festival 2014
LOOP to play at the Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona, Spain on Friday May 30th 2014. Fantastic line-up. Get your tickets now!
Loop Official Austin Psych Fest 2014 Interview
The AUSTIN PSYCH FEST asked Ryan Muldoon at Revolt of the Apes to compile a list of 10 questions for Loop’s Robert Hampson in anticipation of their APF 2014 performance.
Interesting read.
LOOP to play at the Austin Psych Fest 2014
Loop to headline the Austin Psych Fest. May 2 to May 4 2014.
"Loop is not a permanent reunion": Drowned in Sound meets Robert Hampson of Loop
With rehearsals in full swing, DiS managed to drag Robert Hampson away from the studio for half an hour to talk about all things past, present and future in the world of Loop.
Soundhead: Robert Hampson Of Loop’s Favourite Albums
Ahead of the first Loop gigs in 22 years, Robert Hampson tells John Doran of The Quietus about the LPs that he feels were neglected at the time but are now finding their audience…
ATP Weekend 2 Almost Sold Out - Fuck Buttons and A Winged Victory For The Sullen added!
ATP Weekend 2 Almost Sold Out – Fuck Buttons and A Winged Victory For The Sullen added!
A Gilded Eternity reissue in vinyl to be released in December 2013
2x45rpm set with bonus 7″ of The Nail Will Burn (Burn Out) & Shot With A Diamond.
Click for more info.
Loop touring Italy in November 2013
Loop touring Italy in November 2013. Roma, Jesi, Torino and Bologna.
Last few tickets for the final All Tomorrow's Parties festival on sale now
Loop will play and co-curate the final All Tomorrow’s Parties festival in Camber Sands, UK at the end of November alongside Mogwai, Shellac, Slint…
ATP interviewed Robert Hampson on camera.
All Tomorrow’s Parties interviewed Robert Hampson, who talks about Loop’s reunion and upcoming shows.
Soundheads live in London, Monday 18th November 2013
As part of All Tomorrow’s Parties popup venue takeover of Netil House, London, the mysterious Soundheads will play a rare show.
LOOP Winter 2013 UK Dates
Loop are pleased to announce some UK dates following their ATP End of An Era festival appearance at Camber Sands on November 30th…
Kosmische Drone-Rock Legends Loop To Headline Roadburn Festival 2014
We’re ecstatic, nearly speechless, to be able to announce that recently reunited kosmische drone-rock legends Loop will be the main headliner of Roadburn 2014, which is set for April 10 -13 at the 013 venue in Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Fade Out Reissue Vinyl out on June 10th 2013
Fade Out Reissue Gold sleeve 2x45rpm Vinyl repro out on June 10th 2013, on Reactor.
Remastered and Re-cut Numbered limited edition on 150g vinyl.
Loop to play at and to curate the ATP "End of an Era" 2nd weekend.
Weekend 2 running from November 29th-December 1st is curated by ATP and LOOP. Hailing from South London, Loop released three mindblowing albums in the late 1980s highlighted by 1990’s A Gilded Eternity.
A statement from Robert Hampson
It was a long time ago… and it didn’t really finish that well. I’m not sure anyone of us can really put our fingers on specific reasons, for they are legion, but after many many years of being asked why not play again, I can’t seem to find any excuses for why not to anymore.