Dean Wareham and Escape-ism

Jun 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM · Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY

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Escape-ism

Escape-Ism is Ian Svenonius’s lo-fi underground rock project, driven by electronics, buzzy guitars, and subversive lyrics. Launched as his first true solo project, it debuted with Introduction to Escape-Ism (2017, Merge) and continued with The Lost Record (2018).

Dean Wareham

Dean Wareham, born in Wellington, New Zealand, gained a cult following with Galaxie 500's lo-fi indie rock and later formed Luna, known for dreamy sounds inspired by Velvet Underground. Dean & Britta duo projects with Britta Phillips include acclaimed soundtrack contributions. Wareham's solo works, like 2021's "I Have Nothing to Say to the Mayor of L.A.," display his enduring indie rock influence.