New esc.rec. release: Flakes

In this cold December month two small independent labels from the East of The Netherlands flirt with eachother. The result is a free download compilation named Flakes, officially released today, December 18.

Please download from www.escrec.com and/or www.lomechanik.com.

Esc.rec. and Lomechanik have a considerable overlap in their musical preference and besides a couple of artists in their catalogue they also share a mutual interest and vision on current music industry. Their main concern is bringing adventurous music the attention it deserves. If anything, Flakes proves these labels to be open minded music connoisseurs with a joint interest in narrative music.

With many thanks to the artists who contributed to this release, Lomechanik and esc.rec. proudly present this Christmas present to everyone who wants to listen. Enjoy!

Posted in Design, Media on December 18th, 2010 | No Comments »


Flakes, a free Christmas gift coming up shortly

In this cold December month two small independent labels from the East of The Netherlands flirt with eachother. The result is a free download compilation named Flakes. It will be released on December 18. You can then download it from www.escrec.com and www.lomechanik.com. Oh, and I designed the artwork for this release, but more on that later.

Esc.rec. and Lomechanik have a considerable overlap in their musical preference and besides a couple of artists in their catalogue they also share a mutual interest and vision on current music industry. Their main concern is bringing adventurous music the attention it deserves.

If anything, Flakes proves these labels to be open minded music connoisseurs with a joint interest in narrative music. With many thanks to the artists who contributed to this release, Lomechanik and esc.rec. proudly present this Christmas present to everyone who wants to listen. The video above is here to wet your appetite… Check back later for the download and enjoy!

Posted in Media on December 8th, 2010 | No Comments »


Studio Playlists 2010

It’s that time of the year again. Everybody who’s into music is making and/or reading lists. I usually try to keep as far away of listmaking as possible (what’s the use), but for Studio Playlists by Ron van der Ende I gladly make an exception again. It’s getting to be a yearly tradition. Check out all this great music played by artists in their studio’s again this year! My little list is here (in random order).

Check back often, because many more playlists are likely to surface here in the coming weeks. Tracking back to previous years is also interesting.

Posted in Other news on December 7th, 2010 | No Comments »


December 8: official Kunstenaarcoach certification

Tomorrow (December 8, 16:00 hrs.) I finally officially receive my Kunstenaarcoach certificate from the hands of Henk Scharp, chairman of MKB Deventer. You’re welcome to attend. Read more about what a certified Kunstenaarcoach actually does overhere.

Although I now get my official certificate on a piece of paper, I have actually been certified for some time and am currently coaching Energiekracht in Deventer.

Posted in Events, Kunstenaarcoach on December 7th, 2010 | No Comments »


December 2: live radio interview

On december 2 (19:00-23:00), Concertzender broadcasts a special live show themed around the hundredth edition of music and culture magazine Gonzo (circus). With many exclusive recordings and interviews with a selection of musicians, composers, artists and editors featured in Gonzo #100.

Guests in the studio: Ruth Timmermans (editor/coördinator Gonzo), Gert Jan PrinsJasper and Bram Stadhouders, Vincent Korenman (Incubate), Merlijn TwaalfhovenThe Ex and label owners of Tonefloat (Charles Beterams) and esc.rec. (Harco Rutgers).

You can tune into Concertzender through cableinternet or mobile phone.

Posted in Events, Media on November 30th, 2010 | No Comments »