☉ Palpebræ Label Mix 03: Greyscale [mixed by grad_u]
Read the interview here: https://palpebrae.com/behind-the-label-greyscale
☉ About Greyscale:
Founded in Vilnius in the early 2010s, Greyscale has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary dub techno. Built on the dialogue between sound and image, the label treats music as a form of visual and emotional architecture — where atmosphere, patience, and depth replace immediacy.
Each release is conceived as a complete artwork: analog photography, tactile design, and meticulously curated sound come together to form a cohesive identity. Over time, Greyscale has evolved into a global platform representing more than 150 artists, united by a shared devotion to timeless and introspective electronic music.
☉ About grad_u:
grad_u (Aleksandr Martinkevič) is a Vilnius-based DJ, producer, and label owner, widely recognized as one of the key figures in the modern deep and dub techno scene. Active for over two decades, he has shaped a career that bridges multiple roles — from local DJ to international tastemaker — while maintaining a distinctive and coherent sonic identity.
Originally rooted in d’n’b, his artistic direction shifted after hearing Fluxion’s Prospect II, a transformative moment that steered him toward the immersive depths of dub techno. Since then, his sound — suspended between natural landscapes and urban geometries — has evolved through the use of analog textures, tape recording, and a painterly approach to production.
In 2012, he founded Redscale, his first vinyl-only label, created to host his own work and soon acclaimed worldwide. Yet it was with the launch of Greyscale that grad_u expanded his vision into a fully realized curatorial project. With more than 80 releases and contributions from artists across six continents, Greyscale’s Mood Series has become one of the genre’s most respected and enduring catalogues — a global meeting point for established and emerging producers alike.
Beyond his work as a producer and curator, grad_u continues to perform across Europe, bringing his immersive and meticulously crafted sound to clubs and festivals. His presence stands as a testament to a lifelong exploration of techno’s spatial and emotional dimensions.
☉ Tracklist:
User.Exp - District
Subset - Dust In The Droid
ADILR - Deep Space Explorer
Sraunus - Holowuka
Ercos Blanka - Marine Sediments
Alexander Kulikov - Mel
Basicnoise - This Vortal Coil
Mike Schommer feat. Milly James - Breathe (Deepchord Ocean Remix)
Altone - Far From Dark
Deemkeyne - Night Before Spring Comes
Rothchord - Convection of Consciousness
grad_u - Edit Recall
Operandum - Equinox
Upwellings - Lark Dub
Nicolas Barnes - Dismay
Jamie S. - System Encounter
Davor Tosovic - Warehouse
Alexander Kulikov - Basic Session 1
Psycho Panther - Lethal Ballet
Toishy Koshimi - Nebelraum
Genning - Q.3
Krystian Shek feat. Milly James - Better That Way (grad_u Redscaled Dub)
Noosa Sound System feat Ras Atiba - Dub Move
Armin Bender - 494
Divide & Elias. - East Side
☉ Follow Grey Scale here:
@greyscale-music-lt / https://scale-limited.bandcamp.com / https://www.instagram.com/greyscale.records
☉ Follow grad_u: here:
@grad_u / https://www.instagram.com/grad_u/
☉ Follow Palpebræ here:
on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork
on web: www.palpebrae.com
on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/
on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork
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☉ Palpebræ Label Mix 03: Greyscale [mixed by grad_u]
Read the interview here: https://palpebrae.com/behind-the-label-greyscale
☉ About Greyscale:
Founded in Vilnius in the early 2010s, Greyscale has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary dub techno. Built on the dialogue between sound and image, the label treats music as a form of visual and emotional architecture — where atmosphere, patience, and depth replace immediacy.
Each release is conceived as a complete artwork: analog photography, tactile design, and meticulously curated sound come together to form a cohesive identity. Over time, Greyscale has evolved into a global platform representing more than 150 artists, united by a shared devotion to timeless and introspective electronic music.
☉ About grad_u:
grad_u (Aleksandr Martinkevič) is a Vilnius-based DJ, producer, and label owner, widely recognized as one of the key figures in the modern deep and dub techno scene. Active for over two decades, he has shaped a career that bridges multiple roles — from local DJ to international tastemaker — while maintaining a distinctive and coherent sonic identity.
Originally rooted in d’n’b, his artistic direction shifted after hearing Fluxion’s Prospect II, a transformative moment that steered him toward the immersive depths of dub techno. Since then, his sound — suspended between natural landscapes and urban geometries — has evolved through the use of analog textures, tape recording, and a painterly approach to production.
In 2012, he founded Redscale, his first vinyl-only label, created to host his own work and soon acclaimed worldwide. Yet it was with the launch of Greyscale that grad_u expanded his vision into a fully realized curatorial project. With more than 80 releases and contributions from artists across six continents, Greyscale’s Mood Series has become one of the genre’s most respected and enduring catalogues — a global meeting point for established and emerging producers alike.
Beyond his work as a producer and curator, grad_u continues to perform across Europe, bringing his immersive and meticulously crafted sound to clubs and festivals. His presence stands as a testament to a lifelong exploration of techno’s spatial and emotional dimensions.
☉ Tracklist:
User.Exp - District
Subset - Dust In The Droid
ADILR - Deep Space Explorer
Sraunus - Holowuka
Ercos Blanka - Marine Sediments
Alexander Kulikov - Mel
Basicnoise - This Vortal Coil
Mike Schommer feat. Milly James - Breathe (Deepchord Ocean Remix)
Altone - Far From Dark
Deemkeyne - Night Before Spring Comes
Rothchord - Convection of Consciousness
grad_u - Edit Recall
Operandum - Equinox
Upwellings - Lark Dub
Nicolas Barnes - Dismay
Jamie S. - System Encounter
Davor Tosovic - Warehouse
Alexander Kulikov - Basic Session 1
Psycho Panther - Lethal Ballet
Toishy Koshimi - Nebelraum
Genning - Q.3
Krystian Shek feat. Milly James - Better That Way (grad_u Redscaled Dub)
Noosa Sound System feat Ras Atiba - Dub Move
Armin Bender - 494
Divide & Elias. - East Side
☉ Follow Grey Scale here:
@greyscale-music-lt / https://scale-limited.bandcamp.com / https://www.instagram.com/greyscale.records
☉ Follow grad_u: here:
@grad_u / https://www.instagram.com/grad_u/
☉ Follow Palpebræ here:
on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork
on web: www.palpebrae.com
on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/
on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork
☉ Palpebræ Mix 01: Alex Dolby [ @alexdolby ]
Read the interview here: https://palpebrae.com/alex-dolby-in-depth-with-an-italian-techno-activist/
Alex Dolby is a veteran of the Italian Techno scene who has developed his twenty-year career through numerous activities, including his work as a DJ/producer. He has released numerous tracks on labels such as Modularz, A.R.T.S, Evod Music, Teksupport etc. His sound focuses on expressive techno, influenced by a passion for analogue sounds, rough textures, and tough rhythms, all while maintaining a dystopian aesthetic. His tracks are crafted as functional club tools, inspired by the dancefloors that fuel his creativity. In 2012, Alex expanded his influence by launching Affekt Recordings, which features artists like Jonas Kopp, Pär Grindvik, Alex Bau, Mental Resonance, VSK, and MTD. This label also led to the creation of Affekt Club in his hometown of Frosinone, embodying the underground culture and musical quality that the label represents. In 2020, he founded his new label Sequenzial Shift, which returned to the scene with 4 EPs in 2023 and with “Multiple Visions” released in 2024, the latter produced by Alex Dolby himself.
☉ Follow Alex Dolby here:
@alexdolby / www.instagram.com/alex_dolby_
☉ Follow Sequenzial Shift here:
@sequenzial_shift / www.sequenzialshift.bandcamp.com / www.instagram.com/sequenzial_shift
☉ Follow Palpebræ here:
on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork
on web: www.palpebrae.com
on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/
on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork
Palpebræ Mix series
☉ Palpebræ Label Mix 03: Greyscale [mixed by grad_u]
Read the interview here: https://palpebrae.com/behind-the-label-greyscale
☉ About Greyscale:
Founded in Vilnius in the early 2010s, Greyscale has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary dub techno. Built on the dialogue between sound and image, the label treats music as a form of visual and emotional architecture — where atmosphere, patience, and depth replace immediacy.
Each release is conceived as a complete artwork: analog photography, tactile design, and meticulously curated sound come together to form a cohesive identity. Over time, Greyscale has evolved into a global platform representing more than 150 artists, united by a shared devotion to timeless and introspective electronic music.
☉ About grad_u:
grad_u (Aleksandr Martinkevič) is a Vilnius-based DJ, producer, and label owner, widely recognized as one of the key figures in the modern deep and dub techno scene. Active for over two decades, he has shaped a career that bridges multiple roles — from local DJ to international tastemaker — while maintaining a distinctive and coherent sonic identity.
Originally rooted in d’n’b, his artistic direction shifted after hearing Fluxion’s Prospect II, a transformative moment that steered him toward the immersive depths of dub techno. Since then, his sound — suspended between natural landscapes and urban geometries — has evolved through the use of analog textures, tape recording, and a painterly approach to production.
In 2012, he founded Redscale, his first vinyl-only label, created to host his own work and soon acclaimed worldwide. Yet it was with the launch of Greyscale that grad_u expanded his vision into a fully realized curatorial project. With more than 80 releases and contributions from artists across six continents, Greyscale’s Mood Series has become one of the genre’s most respected and enduring catalogues — a global meeting point for established and emerging producers alike.
Beyond his work as a producer and curator, grad_u continues to perform across Europe, bringing his immersive and meticulously crafted sound to clubs and festivals. His presence stands as a testament to a lifelong exploration of techno’s spatial and emotional dimensions.
☉ Tracklist:
User.Exp - District
Subset - Dust In The Droid
ADILR - Deep Space Explorer
Sraunus - Holowuka
Ercos Blanka - Marine Sediments
Alexander Kulikov - Mel
Basicnoise - This Vortal Coil
Mike Schommer feat. Milly James - Breathe (Deepchord Ocean Remix)
Altone - Far From Dark
Deemkeyne - Night Before Spring Comes
Rothchord - Convection of Consciousness
grad_u - Edit Recall
Operandum - Equinox
Upwellings - Lark Dub
Nicolas Barnes - Dismay
Jamie S. - System Encounter
Davor Tosovic - Warehouse
Alexander Kulikov - Basic Session 1
Psycho Panther - Lethal Ballet
Toishy Koshimi - Nebelraum
Genning - Q.3
Krystian Shek feat. Milly James - Better That Way (grad_u Redscaled Dub)
Noosa Sound System feat Ras Atiba - Dub Move
Armin Bender - 494
Divide & Elias. - East Side
☉ Follow Grey Scale here:
@greyscale-music-lt / https://scale-limited.bandcamp.com / https://www.instagram.com/greyscale.records
☉ Follow grad_u: here:
@grad_u / https://www.instagram.com/grad_u/
☉ Follow Palpebræ here:
on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork
on web: www.palpebrae.com
on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/
on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork
