Loop Alley

Loop Alley is a cross between a new generation KT Tunstall and Beardyman, making for an amazingly unique act. This looping duo from the Netherlands performs a fusion of jazz, funk, chill-out and pop tracks from scratch, all absolutely live. Loop Alley is available for live Covid-safe and online events.

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Biography

Loop Alley is a cross between a new generation KT Tunstall and Beardyman, making for an amazingly unique act hailing from the Netherlands.

Loop Alley features multi-instrumentalist/producer Nathan (The Hague Conservatory) and singer/songwriter Libbie (Dino and Byte Records). With their ‘recording studio on wheels’, they produce and perform a fusion of jazz, funk, chill-out and pop tracks from scratch all absolutely live. Every song is unique because they never play the same tune twice!

Performing live with a sampler and sequencer along with bass, guitar, piano and horns, Nathan uses his skills as a producer and musician to play and mix the original material. Singer Libbie adds her improvised vocals and together they build to a musical climax of funky melodies, combined with jazzy horns and chill-out grooves.

Inspired by Miles Davis, Chet Baker and the dreamy sounds of Portishead, Loop Alley’s style could be described as jazz and soul meets ’80s pop and funk.

In April 2011 they started working with the vintage Electrix Repeaters (audio loopers) and Loop Alley was officially formed. Their performance differs from others because Nathan and Libbie challenge each other by not making a playlist and not communicating with each other beforehand about which songs to play or parts to record.

Because of the relaxed build-up in each song, you get that ambient chill-out vibe. It’s a bit like the maxi-single (12-inch) on vinyl from the eighties. Great times recreated!

Since their inception, Loop Alley has had their tracks played on national radio. They have been in the running to become ‘the new soul and jazz talent’ and in December 2011 were one of the five finalists in the Top 2000 cover contest on Dutch station Radio 2.

Their live performance is a changing process because of the improvised nature of their melodies and beats. No ‘gig’ is the same. Recently they’ve added live video to their act making it even more spectacular.

Loop Alley is perfect for: Online events, weddings, birthdays, corporate events, festivals, music events, awards ceremonies, private functions