A collaborative sound installation by musician Laurel Halo and artist Hanne Lippard, presented as part of Somerset House Studios’ sound and music series Assembly, supported by Goethe-Institut London, following both artists' respective periods in residence.

Sour Loop combines musical composition and linguistic experimentation to reflect on how sound occupies and shapes behaviour in public spaces. Drawing on recordings and sonic references ranging from easy-listening muzak, PA announcements and advertisements to the hostility of anti-loitering deterrents, the work considers how sound in such contexts can simultaneously comfort and coerce.

Taking form as a warped soundtrack for an otherwise vacant gallery,Sour Loopplays with G31’s function and location - a public space made both inviting and disquieting.

Sour Loop was originally commissioned by Haus der Kunst München, curated by Sarah Miles for TUNE. The presentation of Sour Loop at G31 is supported by Goethe-Institut London.