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04/06/2025

Time to switch off reality again. On June the 14th, Our next escape will take place at Funke with Marie-Julie, Souleiman, Formwandler and Tim Strafinsky. Hendrik and Thomas Gram from Deep Space Series will warm up the evening at the terrace.

05/05/2025

Gliding along the howling tundra winds with Clarence Rise, for our 44th chapter of the podcast series.

The French producer and DJ is known for his singular blend of sharp-edged techno and cold atmospheres. With releases on labels like Freestate Records, Indefinite Pitch, and Spazio Magnetico, his sets, both DJ and live, are immersive journeys marked by complex rhythms, glacial textures, and dynamic currents.

An architect at work: shaping depth with dark, melancholic ambient-inspired soundscapes, blended with cold, raw, hypnotic patterns and captivating tones. Clarence Rise’s sophisticated sound appeals both as a personal escape from reality and as a shared, dancefloor-oriented transcendence.

07/04/2025

From Medellín, Colombia, with love. Hod brings techno for daydreamers for the 43rd chapter of our podcast series.

Hod is a project born from the belief in sound’s liberating strength, blending bold percussion with deep harmonies to create the right contrast. With releases on labels like BAHN Records, Circular Limited, and Khoros, Hod explores contemporary electronic music through techno, ambient, and experimental sounds.

Soft and gentle, yet organic and vibrant. Somewhere between euphoria and melancholia. Creating an atmosphere that serves as the fitting sound for your inner journey. Find a spot in nature, close your eyes, admit yourself to your surroundings and escape.

18/03/2025

We’re on a quest, surrounded by the mysterious and the mythical. Join our sonic journey with the 42nd chapter of our podcast, selected and mixed by Van Morph.

Originating from the vibrant city of Athens, the mastermind behind Khoros, Eurynome, and Chronos Recordings has established himself as a well-respected techno producer and a key figure within the deep hypnotic techno community worldwide.

With hypnotic, minimalistic textures and deep arrangements that hint at an authentic techno legacy, Van Morph’s dancefloor-oriented flow offers a proper introduction to energetic deep techno for the outside world.

03/03/2025

“I haven't understood a bar of music in my life, but I have felt it.” (Igor Stravinsky, 1882-1971). esc. founder Tim Strafinsky is looking forward to welcome y’all this Friday at our next edition.

Sometimes mysterious and cinematic, sometimes raw and minimalistic. Nevertheless, always atmospheric. An inexhaustible fulfillment between a certain range of emotions and sound. Deep and melancholic, yet energetic and dancefloor oriented.

Inspired by Berlin in the early 2010s, ambient music, the reflective human mind, the art of film and surrealism, the sound of deep hypnotic techno fits the sophisticated character of his sonic tales, both in his productions and DJ sets.

This Friday, our founder will set the tone for the night. Let go of your thoughts, switch off the mind and close your eyes. Let's escape together.

24/02/2025

“I’m shapeshifting from place to place, bending time, curving space.” (Der Zyklus). Meet our co-founder Formwandler.

Formwandler is a producer and DJ from Ghent, Belgium. With over a decade of experience creating music under various aliases, he crafts a distinct vision of techno, blending hypnotic and futuristic elements.

With a ‘less is more’ and a ‘thinking outside the box’ mindset, Formwandler isn’t shy to merge genre crossing ingredients to define his vision on techno music.

His sound evokes a deep, meditative state through raw, organic syncopated rhythms, immersive dark atmospheres, and mesmerizing tones, elements that define both his productions and DJ sets.

Join his immersive journey through sound at our next edition in the amigo basement.

18/02/2025

Techno purism at its finest. Please welcome Kr!z.

Kr!z has been a key figure in techno for almost 2 decades, shaped by influences like Jeff Mills, Steve Rachmad, and James Ruskin. Known for his sharp DJ skills and rapid mixing, he made his mark in Belgium and the Netherlands before launching Token Records in 2007.

Eventually, during the late 2000s and especially the early 2010s, the label quickly became a global force in purist techno, complementing and shaping the deeper hypnotic vibe of that era, with Kr!z curating its timeless sound and hosting events worldwide.

Token continues to play a major role in shaping techno today; always straightforward, sometimes beyond borders, and often captivating, all guided by Kr!z's vision as an avid A&R.

After 12 years of signing well respected artists on the label with critically acclaimed releases, Kr!z debuted as a producer in 2019 with ‘Mantra’ EP, followed by releases on Voltage Imprint and MindTrip. 2022 marked his most prolific year, with EPs on Blueprint, SK_eleven, and Token.

On the 7th of March, we’ll embrace the hypnotic sounds of Token in our cozy techno cavern with Kr!z.

Track ID: Kr!z - Nautilus [Token]

12/02/2025

Hypnotic grooves, authentic loops. A timeless sound. Please welcome Border One.

Border One has been an undisputed force in the techno scene since his 2015 debut, blending deep sound design with raw club energy. A dedicated digger and versatile producer, his music spans hypnotic soundscapes and peak-time intensity, earning support from top DJs within the techno industry. With releases on labels like Token Records, KEY vinyl, SK-X and his own Border One Records, he proved himself as one of Belgium’s key figures in techno music worldwide.

As a Fuse household name, he impacts both Belgium and the global scene, performing across Europe, the US, South Africa, Japan, and Colombia. Constantly evolving, Border One remains a name synonymous with quality techno.

On the 7th of March, we’ll explore together the depths of contemporary hypnotic techno with Border One

Track ID: Border One - Abyssal

10/02/2025

Ascend beyond eternity with the 41st episode of our podcast series, mixed by Cauê. Link in comments.

Cold, raw patterns. Darkness. Lush pads and drone-ish soundscapes. A never ending flow of melancholic energy. A spiral towards infinity.

Ever since his early days in Southern Brazil’s underground scene, Cauê is not an unfamiliar name within the deep techno community. The chief of Ogan Recordings left his mark on well respected labels such as Affin, Khoros and Dorian Gray.

Balancing between darkness and light, both in his productions and sets, Cauê delivers an adrenaline filled rush of energy that matches ours. Time to escape.

20/01/2025

A realm beyond. Our destiny. A journey awaits to escape from reality. Our 3rd gathering will take place on the 7th of March.

Kr!z, Border One, Formwandler and Tim Strafinsky will drag you into the abyss of techno. Pure. Deep. Hypnotic. Authentic.

Tickets: https://eventix.shop/qfqbbkzm

event page: esc. w/ Kr!z and Border One

11/11/2024

Get lost in the forest, blinded by your deepest thoughts, with Pattrn for the 38th chapter of our podcast series. Link in comments.

We’re taking things a bit slower than usual, but the accents of our deep hypnotic aura still remain. Dark and blurry tones, matching the time of the year while leafs are falling and the sky stays gray. Organic basslines and captivating sound structures with ambient edged soundscapes will put you into a state of escapism during your journey.

23/10/2024

"De evolutie van muziek staat niet stil, elke generatie heeft zo zijn eigen soundtrack (...). Het beuk gehalte op peil houden is niet onze prioriteit (lacht)."

esc. founders Tim Strafinsky and Formwandler are talking about our upcoming edition this Saturday and the current state of the local scene in Ghent, Belgium (Dutch only).

Tickets: https://eventix.shop/s3ex6kbm

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Wat begon als een podcast over techno tijdens corona, mondde uit tot het event ‘esc.’. Tim D’hont (30) en Arne De Meyer (32) organiseren met hun collectief technofeesten, maar niet in de stijl die je hoort op de radio vandaag de dag. Na een eerste editie in februari zijn ze toe aan een tweede....