Spaceship by Escaper

Escaper is a progressive rock band based in New York City. Defined as “one who breaks free from confinement,” Escaper’s lush and complex music knows no earthly bounds. The quartet builds intricate tracks using layer upon layer of harmonious soundscapes, transporting the listeners on an auditory journey. Their live performances are equally stunning, as they deliver dazzling improvisation alongside moving lyrics.

Escaper was formed in 2016 by Will Hanza (guitar, vocals) as a musical collective that pushed creative freedom. Joined in 2018 by Phil Kadet (keys, vocal), went on to share stages with the likes of Jon Fishman (Phish), Karl Denson, Aron Magner & Marc Brownstein (the Disco Biscuits) and many other top performers.

After a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have now been joined by drummer Sam Crespo and bassist Luke Bemand, and the four have been making music together ever since, including a lively show at The Bowery Ballroom (with a live album from the show released earlier this year). Crespo and Bemand bring a wealth of experience to the band; Crespo tours with notable future jam act Space Bacon, while Bemand handles the low end for heavy groove trio, lespecial.

Spaceship, the band’s forthcoming studio album, is a special collaborative project. Earlier this year, Escaper was welcomed in to record the album at the USA headquarters of world renowned microphone company Telefunken Elektroakustik. After tracking the framework for the album in a single session, the band finished recording with another session at The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, NY.

Spaceship’s lyrics delve into the idea that relationships built on trust and picking each other up, better our ability to be an Escaper… able to blast off into the greater journeys of this life and universe.

Spaceship arrives on all streaming platforms via Ropeadope on November 4, 2022 with pre-orders starting on October 7. The band will celebrate the release with a headlining performance at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Tracklist

1.	Spaceship	6:56

2.	Hydra	5:11

3.	Cicada	10:32

4.	Spaceship Reprise	2:25

Credits

released November 4, 2022

Recorded in 1 day at Telefunken Elektroakustik Studios (South Windsor, CT) and 1 day at The Bunker Recording Studios (Brooklyn, NY).

Telefunken microphones used throughout album.

Performed by:

Will Hanza (guitar, vocals)
Phil Kadet (keys, vocals)
Sam Crespo (drums)
Luke Bemand (bass)

Recording Engineers: Ryan Reault (Telefunken Studio), Nolan Thies (The Bunker Recording Studios)
Mixing Engineers: John Davis (The Bunker Recording Studios) and Will Hanza
Mastering Engineer: Colin Bryson (The Bunker Recording Studios)

Special thanks to our Manager, Joel MacKenzie, who put this unique session together.

Thank you to Toni Roger Fishman and Scott Medeiros of Telefunken Studio and the rest of their team.

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