The Loft

The Loft were a jangly indie rock outfit from London who helped shape the UK's 1980s indie scene alongside peers like The Jesus and Mary Chain and Primal Scream. Formed in 1984 by singer-guitarist Pete Astor, they became one of the first signings to Alan McGee's influential Creation Records, blending melancholic lyrics with chiming guitars on cult classics like "Why Does the Rain?" and "Up the Hill and Down the Slope." Though they split in 1986 after just two years, their brief existence left a lasting mark – their reunion shows decades later and compilations like *Ghost Trains & Country Lanes* (2015) keep their wistful anthems alive for new generations of indie fans. Tracks like "Dr Clarke" and "Feel Good Now" still capture their knack for pairing existential musings with buoyant melodies that feel both nostalgic and timeless.

Genres

Jangle Pop

Indie Pop

Indie Rock

Alternative Rock

Dream Pop

Shoegaze

Post-punk

Psychedelic Rock

New Wave

Britpop

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Latest Release

Everything Changes Everything Stays The Same

The Loft

Album - 10 Tracks - Released March 14, 2025