FIBRES by Eleanor Hooper

Eleanor Hooper’s debut EP — FIBRES

Intricate vocal layers and dark, rhythmic textures turn deeply personal experiences of motherhood, loss, and connection into haunting, expressive music.

The lead track, Every Fibre Of Me Is You, stands as a fiercely tender vocal composition and a profound meditation on maternal experience. Soaring layers of harmony weave around her children's prenatal heartbeats and the subtle percussion of Guy Whittaker, creating an intimate space for the raw poetry of her lead vocals to unfold.

"This song is about the first moment I had away from my child after solely breastfeeding and how I didn't recognise myself,” Eleanor explains. “My body was still in the trance of caregiving movement, trying to swim, and I experienced a surreal wonder in that moment that every fibre of her was me. Part of me was grieving for the person I was before motherhood, and the other part reaching for this new skin I needed to grow into — the physical intensity, the exhaustion, and the heart-leaping amazement of my child looking at me with such love, trust, and need.”

The EP’s three additional tracks further explore rich choral landscapes interlaced with lyrical narratives. I Hear Her, featuring drums by Architects of Rosslyn, blends haunting vocals and vivid natural imagery into a storm-swept anthem of resilience. The Warmth Of Your Breath, confronts the raw pain of letting go of a much loved friend, while Wrecked paints a haunting portrait of her Fathers addiction and isolation.

To develop the songs into complex layers of her own voice, Eleanor worked with Kate Griffin on improvising vocal parts and refining arrangements to create a deeply personal and evocative musical journey.

“Fibres is about the moments when life cracks you open and you have to find new ways to put yourself back together.” — Eleanor Hooper

Eleanor Hooper creates immersive vocal compositions and interactive sound installations. Through layered voice, improvisation, and responsive technology, her work explores connection, embodiment, and ritual. From intimate polyphonic songs to large-scale sound sculptures, she transforms listening into a shared, sensory experience.