The Detroit Escalator Co.

Neil Ollivierra is the Detroit Escalator Co., whose cosmic down-tempo landscapes paint detailed audio pictures of his native Detroit. From his role in the first wave in Detroit and taking part in Transmat, Derrick May's label, Ollivierra saw techno evolve from its earliest stages. Ollivierra's novel -Reality Slap focused on his early days in the scene and adventures as a young socialite and part of Transmat.

— Last.fm

Why This Artist

The Detroit Escalator Co. has 26K listeners but only 104 platform followers (ratio 251:1) — organic discovery is doing all the work. Engagement is trending upward across releases. A ambient act in the sonic world of Wisp and Moderat.

Sounds Like

Wisp · Moderat · Tycho · Arca · Apparat

Discography