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Exploring electronic music beyond the surface.

May 6

Palpebræ Mix 21: Blu Aloé [Live]

☉ Palpebræ Mix 21: Blu Aloé [Live] ☉ About Blu Aloé: New Zealand-born Blu Aloé grew up in Cologne, Germany, where she became involved in the local techno scene in proximity to the Cologne-based label and cultural research platform Brutalism. Bodily and immediate, her voice is often treated as significant matter — granulated, eroded into space until it ceases human characteristics and becomes stark texture. Working with modular synthesis and live performance electronics, the practice of the Berlin-based artist moves between confrontational noise and something so fragile and delicate it threatens to dissolve into nothingness. Both extremes embody vessels; both being forces coming from opposite directions; both cathartic purifiers of emotions. The concept of duality plays a pivotal role in Blu Aloés work — moving through experimental sound design, dark drones, rigid mechanical techno rhythms and eventually being left with nothing but bareness and delicate lingering. When language does surface, it arrives in a fragmented poetic way, coming from the interior of self. Her debut on Regis’ Downwards Records, Herde (2026), quickly sold out on Boomkat. Boomkat placed her at the crossroads of Maria Zerfall’s cult 80s DIY works, Anne Gillis and the rugged charges of Tuning Circuits — describing a steely grasp of modular synthesis that finds a bind between hermetic concentration and resonant decay, a spectral voice operating at the crossroads of industrial experimentation, drone and noise techno. Stark greyscale contrasts and doom techno, they wrote. With a darkly sublime kiss-off in vaulted sepulchral space. ☉ About the mix: “I have always been drawn to both sonic extremes equally — uncomfortable harshness and fragile intimacy. Both seem cathartic to me. Both necessary vessels to rinse through. This live recording moves through confrontational noise, dark modular drone, vocal practice, rigid mechanical techno rhythms and delicate lingering. An anticlimactic transition of states before notes dissolve into vast space.ˮ ☉ Follow Blu Aloé here: @blualoe / https://www.instagram.com/blu_aloe/ / https://blualoe.bandcamp.com/ ☉ Follow Palpebræ here: on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork on web: www.palpebrae.com on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork

52 min
Apr 20

Palpebræ Mix 20: Igor Dyachenko

☉ 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.” ☉ Follow Igor Dyachenko here: @igordyachenko / https://www.instagram.com/igordyachenko/ / https://igordyachenko.bandcamp.com/ ☉ Follow Palpebræ here: on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork on web: www.palpebrae.com on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork

1h 1m
Mar 20

Palpebræ Mix 19: Marco Maldarella

☉ 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 ☉ Follow Marco Maldarella here: @marcomaldarella / https://www.instagram.com/marcomaldarella/ / http://marcomaldarella.bandcamp.com/ ☉ Follow Palpebræ here: on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork on web: www.palpebrae.com on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork

1h 5m
Feb 25

Palpebræ Mix 18: DYL

☉ 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 ☉ Follow Palpebræ here: on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork on web: www.palpebrae.com on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork

57 min
Feb 11

Palpebræ Mix 17: Space Drum Meditation

☉ 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: on SoundCloud: @spacedrummeditation on Bandcamp: https://spacedrummeditation.bandcamp.com/ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacedrummeditation/ ☉ Follow Palpebræ here: on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork on web: www.palpebrae.com on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork

1h 42m
Feb 4

Palpebræ Mix 16: Reeko

☉ 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_/ ☉ Follow Palpebræ here: on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork on web: www.palpebrae.com on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork

1h 6m
12/22/2025

Palpebræ Mix 15: DJ SHUFFLEMASTER

☉ 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/ ☉ Follow Palpebræ here: on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork on web: www.palpebrae.com on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork

1h 7m
11/25/2025

Palpebræ Mix 14: forlate

☉ 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_/ / ☉ Follow Palpebræ here: on SoundCloud: @palpebraenetwork on web: www.palpebrae.com on Instagram: www.instagram.com/palpebraenetwork/ on Facebook: www.facebook.com/palpebraenetwork

1 hr

Exploring electronic music beyond the surface.

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Palpebræ Network
Years Active

2025 - 2026
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24
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