☉ Palpebræ Mix 20: Igor Dyachenko

Check out the full interview: palpebrae.com/in-conversation-with-igor-dyachenko

☉ About Igor Dyachenko:

Igor Dyachenko is an experimental sound artist, composer, and sound designer currently based in Asia, previously in Berlin. Operating at the intersection of sound art, experimental electronic music and spatial research, he has developed a distinct approach grounded in what he defines as “melted reality”—a fluid understanding of sound as a hybrid entity, continuously shifting between physical presence and abstract form.

His practice is shaped by a research-driven methodology that privileges attentive listening and material exploration. Drawing from modular synthesis, field recordings and residual sonic artifacts, he constructs dense yet fragile compositions where micro-textures, interference and so-called “defective” sounds become central compositional elements rather than discarded byproducts.

While often situated within the ambient spectrum, Dyachenko’s output moves closer to the territories of microsound, dub-informed abstraction and conceptual sound art, where perception, space and temporality are continuously reconfigured. Releases such as Tracked (Entangled Visions), Post Ambient Lux (Appendix.files) and Remnants Of Noise (Offret music) outline a practice that balances sonic precision with intuitive process, while projects like Atemporal and Spatial extend his research into data sonification and environmental translation.

Alongside his individual work, Dyachenko runs Epic Room, a studio operating across fashion, film and sound design. Focused on original sound production, the studio develops soundtracks and sonic identities for a range of contexts — from fashion brands and visual productions to exhibitions and immersive environments.

☉ About the mix:

“Dedicated to the ghostly atmosphere of the late-night urban environment. Drowning in layers, mirroring observations, ambient drift.”

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☉ Palpebræ Mix 19: Marco Maldarella

☉ About Marco Maldarella:

Marco Maldarella navigates the intersection of psychedelic dance music and tribal fusion, crafting dense architectures where IDM-inflected glitch effects meet organic textures and drone-laden atmospheres. His output is anchored by the Clinamen EP and his debut full-length Silent Logic on Omen Wapta.

Beyond his solo practice, Marco Maldarella explores the dialogue between atmospheric structures and dancefloor dynamics through MARMO, a collaborative project with Christian Duka. A key figure within the Sinestesie collective, he further maintains a consistent presence in the electronic landscape through his monthly residency at Radio Raheem Milano.

☉ About the mix:

“Returning from a month of gigs across Asian cities, with the density and velocity of those environments still seeping through, I found myself building this mix around my own new productions, reaching outward toward contemporary artists and others from the early 2000s. It was in those pauses, between one city and the next, that I rediscovered a world of deep space ambient and electro-acoustic sound from artists like Alio Die and Oophoi, whose work pulled me toward a different kind of listening—one that asks for stillness and rewards attention over stimulation.

Each track carries within its micro-details, its textures, and its smallest sonic gestures a kind of rhythmic sigil; it is a presence not always audible in the pattern itself but deeply felt in the grain, the pressure, and the way a sound decays. As they blend, their convergence shifts the perception of time itself, making the music feel faster or slower than it actually is—an illusion the body accepts before the mind begins to question it. The mix features both released and unreleased stuff from Ilay Runi, Periskop, Comm, Raar, Theathre, DYL, and Oophoi, alongside collaborations with Abo Abo and MARMO.ˮ

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☉ Palpebræ Mix 18: DYL

☉ About DYL:

DYL, a music producer hailing from Romania, crafts versatile compositions through his explorations of techno, drum and bass, and ambient music. Known for his atmospheric soundscapes, his work seamlessly fuses deep, driving rhythms with intricate layers and melodies. DYL’s signature sound combines rhythmic complexity with soothing ambient elements, capturing an emotional depth that resonates across dance floors and reflective spaces alike. His focus has consistently centered around the 170 BPM range, where he has helped shape and evolve the genre most notably through his collaborative album ECOU with DB1, released on Re:st. His music can be heard on labels such as Re:st, Detach Recordings, UVB-76, and many more, showcasing his presence in the electronic music scene.

☉ About the mix:

“For this mix, I approached it as a gradual unfolding rather than a peak-driven set. I wanted to create a subtle, hypnotic narrative that evolves almost imperceptibly, drawing the listener into a deeper state over time. The atmosphere I aimed for was intimate and immersive — something that feels suspended between tension and calm. I focused on layering textures and allowing tracks to breathe, letting transitions become part of the storytelling rather than just functional blends.”

☉ Follow DYL here:

@dyl170 / https://www.instagram.com/dyldnb / https://www.instagram.com/ach0rdat / https://achordat21.bandcamp.com / https://facebook.com/dyldnb / https://www.discogs.com/artist/3439691-DYL-3

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☉ Palpebræ Mix 17: Space Drum Meditation

Check out the full interview: palpebrae.com/in-conversation-with-space-drum-meditation

ph: Martijn Kuyvenhoven

☉ About Space Drum Meditation:

The duo creates an entrancing sound where tribal rhythms merge with electric pulses. Over the past five years, Space Drum Meditation has developed a unique sound signature by blending traditional and esoteric instruments with cutting-edge electronic elements.

Their genre-defying approach seamlessly blends tribal, electronic, ambient, and abstract techno, crafting deeply immersive experiences. Whether performing live or spinning DJ sets, Space Drum Meditation excels at guiding listeners through captivating and mind-bending journeys. Based in Germany, the duo also runs a record label, pushing genre-defying sounds while mainly releasing their own music.

☉ About the mix:

"You can expect a tribal, psychedelic blend of House, Goa and Psy influences, mainly with an old-school feel. It’s hard to tell where one genre ends and the other begins, it all flows together. This mix stands out from our usual ones, being a bit less dark and serious as it focuses strongly on this specific aesthetic we’ve been wanting to explore for a while. Most of the tracks are over 20 years old, yet they still feel completely timeless to us. Even though the BPM is slower than on our new EP, the overall vibe still connects. Hope you enjoy the mix!

☉ Follow Space Drum Meditation here:

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on Bandcamp: https://spacedrummeditation.bandcamp.com/

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☉ Palpebræ Mix 16: Reeko

Check out the full interview: palpebrae.com/in-conversation-with-juan-rico-reeko-architectural

☉ About Reeko:

Juan Rico, also known as Reeko, considers his birth as a DJ around 1997 while the start of his professional career can be traced back to 2002 with his first production for the Swedish label Emergence. From his early moments in the music scene, Reeko has been acclaimed for his visionary approach and his ability to create soundscapes that transcend imagination. His best works from that era were showcased on his own label Mental Disorder, founded since its inception in 2003.

 

In 2010, Reeko further expands his sonic spectrum and creates a new project/label called Architectural, where he showcases his more sentimental, sweet, luminous, and at times introspective and dreamy side, arousing great curiosity from the deep-focused scene, as his sound was strongly influenced by jazz but with psychedelic brushstrokes inspired by the surrealist art of Dalí, Rene Magritte, or Giorgio de Chirico, among others. All of this led him to release works under this alias on major labels, apart from his own, such as R&S, Music Man, Semantica, Ellum, Non Series, or Wolfskuil. His set, laden with intrigue, emotion, hypnotism, and a very distinctive sound design, has led him to perform at special clubs and festivals like Fabric London, Robert Johnson in Frankfurt, or Printworks, and has taken him on tours in Japan, India, or South America.

 

As a part of the Spanish collective PoleGroup from 2010 through 2020, Reeko released several important works on that label. In the early part of the decade, he also releases his EP on the Soma label and two EPs on the avant-garde Avian, positioning  Reeko within the realm of intelligent, conceptual techno. More recently Reeko opens himself up to new styles and experiment with new rhythmic structures. Proof of this experimentation is his collaboration with the English producer and techno living legend Surgeon, with whom he signed "Scoundrel" on Mental Disorder, a co-produced EP that clearly delves into different styles in each track. His recent EP on the drum n' bass label Samurai, as well as his new EP on the R&S label under the alias Architectural, make it clear that Juan Rico has found new ways to experiment with his sound.

☉ Follow Reeko here:

https://www.instagram.com/reeko_mentaldisorder/ / https://reeko-mdisorder.bandcamp.com/music

☉ Follow Architectural here:

@architectural-1 / https://architecturalrecs.bandcamp.com / https://www.instagram.com/_architectural_/

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☉ Palpebræ Mix 15: DJ SHUFFLEMASTER

Check out the full interview: palpebrae.com/in-conversation-with-dj-shufflemaster

DJ SHUFFLEMASTER, alias of Tokyo-based producer Tatsuya Kanamori, is one of the most influential figures to emerge from the Japanese techno scene in the late 1990s. Closely associated with the seminal Subvoice label, he developed a groove-driven and functional sound that quickly attracted the attention of European techno institutions.

His international breakthrough came with the release of his debut album EXP on Tresor Records in 2001 (reissued in 2023), positioning him among the first Japanese techno artists to gain worldwide recognition.

In 2014, DJ SHUFFLEMASTER founded his own label Shiki Kyokai, continuing to explore a stripped-back, physical form of techno rooted in rhythm, shuffle, and long-form club dynamics. Through his label and ongoing collaborations, Tatsuya Kanamori has remained committed to a form of techno that resists excess and spectacle, favouring longevity, precision, and emotional restraint.

In this conversation, we look back at the formative influences that shaped his path—from early encounters with hip hop, punk, and new wave to the emergence of Tokyo’s underground techno scene — while also exploring his creative process, his view on today’s electronic landscape, and the balance between club functionality and emotional intent. The interview also touches on upcoming releases and the mindset behind the mix recorded for Palpebræ.

☉ About DJ SHUFFLEMASTER:

DJ Shufflemaster, alias of Tatsuya Kanamori, stands as a key figure in Japanese techno and one of the first artists from the country to gain international recognition in the late 1990s. Active for over three decades, his trajectory developed alongside the growth of Tokyo’s underground scene.
His early work as a producer is closely connected to Subvoice, a seminal label for Japanese techno, where Kanamori refined a direct and physical language built on tight grooves, pronounced shuffle, and sustained rhythmic tension. 
In 2014, DJ Shufflemaster founded his own imprint, Shiki Kyokai, a platform through which he continues to pursue a personal and disciplined vision of techno: functional, nocturnal, and reduced to its essential elements. 
Between studio work and clubs, DJ Shufflemaster remains a quiet but constant reference point—an artist who has moved through shifting eras and trends while maintaining a coherent vision, guided by rhythm, movement, and a form of techno that continues to evolve without losing contact with its origins.

☉ About the mix:

"While updating my Rekordbox, I rediscovered several tracks I’d never played before, so I added them to the playlist. I also included a few of my own tracks that I hadn’t played out yet. These are records I expect to be playing in clubs for a while, so this mix works almost like a preview of what I’ll be playing at upcoming gigs."

☉ Tracklist:

Bandulu - Shutdown

Basic Channel - Enforcement [Jeff Mills Mix]

Tunnel - Through The Noise Field [Steve Stoll Proper NYC Mix]

Paperclip People - Paperclip Man

A Number Of Names - Shari Vari [Optic Nerve Detroit Mix]

Oliver Ho - Listening To The Voice Inside

HIROSHI WATANABE - Live the Life [DJ SHUFFLEMASTER Remix]

DJ SHUFFLEMASTER - Reverberant Dub

John Thomas - Working Night (DJ Rolando Remix)

Random Noise Generation - Instrument Of Change

DJ SHUFFLEMASTER & Chester Beatty feat DJ FUNK - Our House Music [DJ SHUFFLEMASTER Remix]

KAGAMI - Pati (Piano Piano Mix) [DJ Shufflemaster Remix]

Chris & Cosey - Gardens of the Pure

Schizo Phrenia - Schizophrenia

☉ Follow DJ SHUFFLEMASTER here:

@shiki-kyokai / https://www.instagram.com/djshufflemaster / https://shikikyokai.bandcamp.com/

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☉ Palpebræ Mix 14: forlate

For the fourteenth chapter of our Mix Series, we welcome forlate, alias of Alexey Ivachkin, a musician and producer whose artistic vision unfolds within the Madrid scene. forlate distinguishes himself not only through his productions but also through a curatorial approach that delves into the depths of experimental and ambient sound.


In Madrid, forlate is the creator and host of "Building Bridges" on Radio Relativa, a program that serves as a sonic bridge between the electronic avant-gardes and the ambient traditions of Central and Eastern Europe. This research extends to his Substack blog, "Música Esporádica," where he offers an intimate and documented perspective on Madrid's vibrant underground music, analyzing its dynamics and evolutions.

His presence within our network is further solidified by his curation of the "Industrious Amazement" column, a space for reflection and discovery that aligns with Palpebræ's philosophy. In this mix forlate condenses these manifold influences, building a journey that reflects his curatorial sensibility and his profound understanding of the most sophisticated sonic architectures. It is an exploration that invites attentive listening, guided by an expert hand in weaving acoustic narratives.

☉ About forlate:

Alexey Ivachkin is a musician and producer based in Madrid, where he develops his artistic vision under the alias forlate. Beyond his own productions, he curates Building Bridges, a show on Madrid's Radio Relativa exploring ambient and experimental sounds from across Eastern and Central Europe. Through his Substack blog Música Esporádica, he documents and reflects on Madrid’s underground music scene, offering a personal and insightful perspective on the city’s ever-evolving landscape.

☉ Tracklist:

Hank & Slim - Dark Cloud Lightning

Phil Geraldi - Chase Your Love

A Small Good Thing - Someplace South of Here

More Eaze & Claire Rousay - The Applebees Outside Kalamazoo, Michigan

Th Blisks - E v E

Paper Dollhouse - Drone I

Ilyas Ahmed - Sapphire

Live for Friends - Green Is Where the Green Man Sits

Seaworthy - Map In Hand Pt. 3

Keith Fullerton Whitman - ACGTR SVP

Mountains - Sheets Two

Keith Fullerton Whitman - ACGTR SVP (continued)

Jefre Cantu-Ledesma - Womb Night

Jefre Cantu-Ledesma - Mirrors Death

lovesliescrushing - sovfx

Fennesz - Agora

Lilien Rosarian - Moss Hugs All Walls

Michael Pisaro - Hellgrün (Small New World) - 5.3. The River is a Green Brown God

Sawako - Cloud No Crowd

Alister Fawnwoda, Suzanne Ciani, Greg Leisz - Sweetheart

☉ Follow Forlate here:

@forlate / https://www.instagram.com/forlate_/ /

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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/

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☉ Palpebræ Mix 13: vivian bell

☉ About vivian bell:

Born in Palermo in 1990 and based in Milan, he works between ambient and club music, combining intimate atmospheres, nostalgic moods, and hypnotic textures. His DJ sets focus on overlooked and vinyl-only records, many of which he digitizes himself.

He curated the Ecoterrorismo podcast, merging field recordings and spoken word on the climate crisis, and currently runs Erbario on Fritto FM, a series that moves freely between ambient dub, IDM, tech house and any sound that sparks his curiosity. vivian’s work extends to film soundtracks (A Rare Way of Smiling, 2024; Inevitabile, 2025), and to music writing for Ondarock and Palpebræ.

☉ About the mix:

"A selection of minimal techno released between the late 1990s and early 2010s, including a few rarities never issued digitally or available online. Over twenty tracks in one hour, mixed in continuity: each one fades in slowly but overlaps the next right away. A compact flow, with no breaks."

☉ Follow vivian bell here:

@vivianbell / https://www.instagram.com/vivianbelll/

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☉ Palpebræ Mix 11: Alderaan

☉ About Alderaan:

Known for his deep, hypnotic, and mental techno, Alderaan has released music on renowned labels like Warm Up Recordings, Pole Group, MindTrip, and Planet Rhythm, with remixes by Oscar Mulero, Stanislav Tolkachev, Svreca, and Pfirter.

As a DJ, he has been a key figure in Argentina’s underground scene and has performed at clubs like Tresor (Berlin), Razzmatazz (Barcelona), Audio Club (Geneva), Cassette (Madrid), and Laut (Barcelona), among others. He is also the co-founder of Danza Nativa and the creator of his own label, Decay of Reason.

☉ About the mix:

“For this podcast, I selected recent tracks that reflect the sonic atmosphere I love to share with listeners. The result is a mix featuring productions by some of my favorite artists: abstract, energetic, yet also cerebral techno — the perfect balance.”

☉ tracklist:

YUKIMASA - Easy Revenge

Icarus in love - Wall2

D-Leria - Fragments

Mod21 - Come on honey it's real money

Redacs - Akattack

Oyokai - Tec Sonora (Jonas Kopp remix)

Svreca - Seda Muerta (Re-inhaled)

Error Etica - Magnetar

Vakat - At the Edge

Dimitar Grozev - Distant

Peryl - Raster

Dustin Zahn - The world unseen

Giri - No Karma (seq)

D-Leria - Let it be

Ana Rs - Nothing But Now

Deano - DFT001A2 (CONCEPTUAL Interpretation)

BLNDFLD - Scope

Rrose - Sillhouettes

☉ Follow Alderaan here:

@alderaan-music / https://linktr.ee/alderaan

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