Loonaloop (AUS)

Loonaloop are an Australian, contemporary electronic dance band, who have independently and successfully placed themselves on the international circuit. The band has performed at festivals and clubs across the globe, boasting performances at some of the world’s finest festivals such as; Glastonbury (UK), Beach Bop (NL), Planet Roxy (CZ), Big Day Out (AUS), as well as many cultural festivals and dance party’s.

Best described as a “world beat/dance act”, Loonaloop’s music covers many styles and genres including; Drum and Bass, Trance, House Grooves, World Beats. The five piece line up is well renowned for their intoxicating, high energy live performance.

Loonaloop’s distinctive sound is uniquely innovative whilst remaining broadly accessible. Combining organic instruments (tabla, didge, violin, vocals) and the use of technology, via programming, loops, and samples, Loonaloop produce progressive, melodic and percussive dance tracks.

Loonaloop formed in 2003, and after completing their début album “Cleared 4 take off” (available through Didgeridoo Records – www.didgerecords.com), toured for two consecutive summers in Europe as well as performing numerous shows in Australia.

MEMBERS
Shiney Le Fai — vocals, synth, samples
Michael Tosetto — didgeridoo, visuals
Sarah Beattie — violin, keys
Dougal Hallowes — bass, vocals
Andrew Byrnes — drums, percussion

DISCOGRAPHY
2003 Cleared 4 Takeoff
2005 Images of Flying

http://www.loonaloop.net/