Just breathe. You will now experience… Escapism Vol. II!
Bass music’s most prolific trio, Levity, is back with the next launch into the escapism universe with their most cohesive record yet, Escapism Vol. II.
Released today, November 13, the 12-track record serves as the follow-up to their 2024 debut EP, Escapism Vol. 1, expanding on the concept with a deeper story and a more ambitious approach to what defines a concept album.
Built to be experienced from beginning to end, Escapism Vol. II connects every track through seamless transitions, creating one uninterrupted journey rather than a collection of separate releases. In doing so, the trio not only provides the underlying narrative room to develop but also allows listeners to interpret its meaning for themselves while taking them on a bass-fueled adventure across space and time.
Levity Escapes Reality Through Bass, Melody, and Emotion
What does it mean to escape through music? For the trio, it’s about creating an experience that takes listeners somewhere beyond the everyday, where sound, emotion, and shared energy become something of their own. Now, with Escapism Vol. II, the Chicago group takes that idea further.
Spanning 12 tracks, the record finds John, Josh, and PJ expanding their ever-evolving creative identity like never before through a fusion of bass-heavy production, melodic songwriting, and an increasingly genre-fluid approach.
That approach brings together several sides of the group’s sound, as the album flows between heavier bass-driven moments, infectious melodies, and emotionally charged songwriting. From more emotion-fueled records like previously released singles Can’t Get Enough, Heartbreak, Neon Soul, and their K.Flay collab Slipping Away to the wubby, heavy-hitting drops of Odyssey and the immersive waves of bass on Dream, featuring Lhasa Petik, Escapism Vol. II doesn’t just explore the full spectrum of their sound but sees the trio push their artistry into new dimensions.
Escapism Vol. II Is Designed to Be Experienced From Beginning to End
In an era where individual tracks often take center stage, one of the defining elements of Escapism Vol. II is the way its 12 tracks are connected.
Clocking in at exactly 42 minutes, a number that represents the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything in between, the album was carefully constructed so every song transitions seamlessly into the next, carrying listeners through the entire project without interruption.
Drawing inspiration from the concept albums that have shaped their own musical influences, the trio spent the last two years developing a narrative with layers of meaning that listeners can continue unpacking with each listen. The group therefore encourages fans to set aside distractions and experience the record in one sitting, giving the story time to unfold across its full runtime.
“This is the most proud we’ve ever been of anything we’ve created & we can’t wait for you all to hear it. The project is meant to be listened to from start to finish in one sitting with no distractions. So we just ask that on your first listen, you sit with it for the full 42 minutes and escape into this world uninterrupted. The story & meaning may take a few listens to dissect, but as in every good concept project, there is room for interpretation and we can’t wait to hear how you interpret it eventually.” – Levity
Levity Continues Building Beyond the Festival Stage
Over the past several years, the trio has become one of the most recognizable names in the modern bass scene, bringing their high-energy sound to festival stages and audiences across the country. More than just an album, the record reflects a group of producers continuing to push its creative boundaries, taking the energy and musical identity that have defined their rise and channeling it into something with a much larger narrative scope.
Overall, Escapism Vol. II sees the trio give fans an entirely new world to explore, marking the next phase in their evolution as artists and offering another look at what they’re capable of as not only producers but storytellers.
