German doomgaze/progressive rock project Pilotinthepicture released debut album »While We Escape«; out now via Bitume Prods!

Hamburg, Germany based doomgaze/progressive rock project Pilotinthepicture presents its debut album, »While We Escape«, which was just released on October 23rd, 2026 via Bitume Prods.

Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Take Me Up
03. Hazy World
04. Run
05. Escapegoat
06. Their Song
07. REV2
08. 1962

Courtesy of Bitume Prods PR:

pilotinthepicture presents their debut album, »While We Escape«, available now as a CD digipack and on all major streaming platforms.

An album sitting at the crossroads of post-progressive rock, built around organic rhythms, gradual build-ups and the clear, captivating voice of Josefine Winter.

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About the album:

On the road towards an uncertain future, pilotinthepicture provides the perfect soundtrack.

With their debut album »While We Escape«, the project explores the stories of people who flee for different reasons, while raising questions that others have long since stopped paying attention to.

Photo by Kerstin Rose

Wolfram Zarnack’s critical view of the world is deeply rooted in his background in the punk/hardcore scene, where he has played in various bands throughout the years. At the same time, he has always had a strong affinity for, as he puts it, the progressive rock of the 1970s.

During the pandemic, »While We Escape« gradually took shape, piece by piece.

As a drummer, Wolfram Zarnack starts each of his songs with a rhythm:

“I try to create interesting beats, get the most out of them, and then build the songs around them.”

This approach can be felt throughout the entire album. The songs often begin slowly, with quiet verses gradually developing into powerful choruses, giving space to the clear and beautiful voice of guest vocalist Josefine Winter.

With its wide range of influences and musical landscapes, »While We Escape« is difficult to place within a single genre. According to Wolfram Zarnack, “post-progressive rock” is probably the closest description.

With »While We Escape«, pilotinthepicture shows just how quickly forty minutes can pass when you really take your time. The result is an intense, introspective and engaging musical journey for anyone searching for their next destination.

Credits:
Music & instruments by Wolfram Zarnack.
Vocals by Josefine Winter.
Mixing & mastering by Siegmard Pohl – Dying Lizard Studios.
Artwork / graphic design by Matthias Stork.
Photography by Kerstin Rose.

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Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well