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Brussels, Belgium (1997 – present)

In 1998, Musicom, (a three piece from Brussels consisting of Pierre Mussche, Ernst Meinrath and Renaud Charlier), began crafting tracks of cool electronic ambience mixed with orchestral hip-hop, as soundtracks for adverts and underground films. Scottish born Esra Tasasiz was working in Brussels at that time writing and composing songs with various Brussels based artists. She joined Musicom and the four decided to work together on recording a short piece of music.

It was during these sessions that it soon became obvious that their creative output worked outside the confines of cinematography and Airlock were formed.

The production of their first album ‘Drystar’ stretched over a period of two-and-a-half-years. During this time Airlock met with cult film director Oliver Van Hoofstadt and wrote some tracks in conjunction with the making of three of his films - Keo, Snuff Movie, and Parabellum. ‘Face Down’ the composition that appeared on Parabellum, finally made its way via European radio stations to the desks of British record labels as part of a demo. After being spoilt for choice, they signed up with One Little Indian on which ‘Drystar’ was released in 2001.

The connection between Airlock and films was kept alive with their work on Roman Coppola’s the “Making of” of CQ. Furthermore, many tracks from ‘Drystar’ were used in films and series such as “CSI”, “CSI Miami”, “As If”, “Model Behaviour”, “5 go dating”, and more.

Airlock began work on their second album.

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  • Effleurescence

    Just wrote on their facebook to ask about a futur new album and they answer back that they have many finished songs and other songs to record but because of other projects they don't have the time to finish it, as they wrote "maybe pretty soon ?" and Liesje Sadonius (ex-Hooverphonic) is the new singer so it's official.

    7 May 10:59am Reply
  • Verticis_Puer

    Exquisite music

    9 Mar 10:27am Reply
  • Damiand77

    Finally, some decent contemporary Trip Hop, even if her vocals are very radio friendly I like the brooding synths in 'I Am.'

    4 Mar 12:43pm Reply
  • crownanchor

    yeeaahh

    12 Jan 4:17pm Reply
  • vanilla_boy1

    I love Airlock. Miss Esra Tasasiz's voice is so beautiful. Of course she's no longer with the band, but still.

    4 Jan 9:16pm Reply
  • BarackFlowbama

    Drystar is a mad underappreciated album.

    5 Mar 2012 Reply
  • Eastwood18

    Buenisimaaa Bandaaa!

    26 Dec 2011 Reply
  • anteliaisuus

    ну я их обожаю просто

    11 Nov 2011 Reply
  • Punk13Cross4444

    Хорошая команда... была.

    14 Jun 2011 Reply
  • antiqwar

    Best discovery in 2009. лучшая находка 2009 года

    15 Dec 2010 Reply
  • antiqwar

    This group has made only two brilliant albums. but they are unforgettable! я возвращаюсь вновь и вновь в этот рупор

    15 Dec 2010 Reply
  • Ehsan_Katebi

    why i don't see Shape of Life in top tracks ?

    3 Sep 2010 Reply
  • Pomarancho

    Исправил в биографии название альбома на "Drystar", а то "Drystal" - очень забавная опечатка для русского глаза ;).

    27 Aug 2010 Reply
  • Luis_DonY

    I ♥ Airlock

    4 Jul 2010 Reply
  • magicvice

    love it!! ;-) ....

    3 Jul 2010 Reply
  • Pinguinsen

    luv it

    27 Apr 2010 Reply
  • ShaniaEve

    Wow...

    19 Nov 2009 Reply
  • Meloprint

    before the summertime i'm gonna clear my miiiind...

    29 Oct 2009 Reply
  • xthcmusic

    Brand new on Last FM, X: THC has been heavily influenced by Trip Hop bands like Airlock........ X: THC is the music of the multimedia music and film project, "X: The Human Condition"....... Be First To Discover the music and video trailer on http://www.last.fm/music/X:+THC ........ Please comment, tag and share, because we are just starting out and need your support...:) Thanks!

    18 Sep 2009 Reply
  • Danieru-Chan

    Really?? Liesje?? Great news!!

    7 Sep 2009 Reply
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