☉ 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 12: Irazu
Check out the full interview: palpebrae.com/in-conversation-with-irazu
☉ About Irazu:
Irazu (Madrid, 1989) finds in electronic music a vehicle for self-exploration and sonic expression, a way to uncover his identity and emotions.
His journey in the scene began as a promoter of events in Madrid, but he soon discovered that music production and releasing records were essential outlets to channel his artistic vision. His early works were released on Stale, Kastil’s label, collaborating with artists such as Acronym, Regis, Pessimist, and Kastil himself. In 2018, he released the mini-album Study for Portrait, showcasing his personal take on techno.
Following several releases on labels like Hooded, Artificial Intelligence, and 30drop, as well as producing remixes, Irazu released his EP 140.15 on Stale. However, it was in 2022 when he presented his debut album, Anything Exist Anymore, on Semantica Records. This album delved into melancholic soundscapes while staying rooted in techno and enriched by a broad spectrum of influences.
In 2023, Irazu took a step further with Self-Medicating, his second album released on Warm Up Recordings, Óscar Mulero’s label. This work, the most aggressive and dark in his career to date, marked an evolution into more unsettling and introspective sonic territories.
Irazu’s influences span key regions in the evolution of techno and experimental electronics: from the West Midlands in the UK to the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain. Artists such as Regis, Svreca, Autechre, Donato Dozzy, Óscar Mulero, Luke Slater, and Surgeon have shaped his sound, alongside pioneers of industrial and experimental electronics like Throbbing Gristle, Whitehouse, Einstürzende Neubauten, and Coil.
Irazu’s sound can be described as an intimate space where tension and false tranquility coexist—a constant exploration of new horizons that reflects his relentless artistic pursuit.
☉ tracklist:
Rrose - The Tears of Applause (2024-2004)
Derue - Plexo
Clement - Sussulto
Dario Mass - Noise Bank
Obscur - Human Target
Nao Nhil - Kometa
Firek - Basic Instinct
Irazu & kNS - Reborn
Unbekannt - Mundane
Isgang - Sacrificio de Oblacion
Coefficient - Folded Membranes
David Reina - Self-Denial
Psyk & Orbe - Matteria
Crøwn - Encore
Emzoo - Opportunity 1.7
Whoismarce - Bajo El Agua Negra
Feisfois - Picks (Hugo Rolan Remix)
Translate - Campo Magnético Variable
Biorc - Null Particle
Tièmoko Koné - Altercation
Audio Resistance - Pulsar
Jonas Kopp & Pulso - EC#10 - Expansión
Mossed - Minuend
Decoder - Realm
Irazu - Sad Hills
The 65d Mavericks - Earthbound (Surgeon Remake)
Irazu - Unreleased
☉ Follow Irazu here:
@irazu-1 / https://www.instagram.com/irazumusic/
☉ Follow Crudo here:
@crudo_madrid / https://www.instagram.com/crudo.madrid/
☉ Follow Palpebræ here:
on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork
on web: www.palpebrae.com
on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/
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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
