Loop were formed in London in 1986 by vocalist/guitarist Robert Hampson to become one of UK's most elusive bands, resurrecting the concept of space rock and contrasting sharply with the prevailing sound of British pop music trends of their time. They band split in 1990 after issuing their third LP 'A Gilded Eternity', but announced their long-awaited come back in 2020 with a brand new album already in pre-production.