Arriving on the UK music scene as part of the band 2:54 alongside her sister, Colette, Hannah Thurlow’s early work explored shadowy, guitar-led vibes that recalled the downcast drama of fellow Bristolians Portishead and Massive Attack. Since then, Thurlow has taken a sidestep into electronica, releasing two EPs that showcase a variety of manipulated samples, propulsive beats and digital textures.
Thurlow’s latest offering is the Grip EP, a four-track release that pairs luminous synth lines with precise drum programming and forward-thinking sound design.
“Grip came at a time when I had been going to a lot of live hardware shows and club nights,” Thurlow explains to us. “The sun was shining.
