In 1999 label founders Stefan 'Pole' Betke and Barbara Preisinger created ~scape: a fertile breeding ground for self-contained, self-confident music. With a healthy mix of spontaneous enthusiasm, precision and continuity ~scape endeavours to offer its artists more natural scope for exciting projects and creative excursions. From dub to jazzy electronica to hip-hop, house and beyond - since its inception ~scape has remained on the move while staying true to its roots during the founders' eagle-eyed, loving search for those special talents and unique, fleeting moments between a wide range of musical markers. The swung dash in front of the label's name provides free space for thought and experiment, styles and ideas.