Grad_U – Laukiu Rytojaus on Greyscale

Grad_U keeps momentum on Greyscale with “Laukiu Rytojaus”, a focused 3-track statement in the techno (raw / deep / hypnotic) space. Spanning 99–149 BPM across its 3 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set moments.

Laukiu Rytojaus – Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) at 99–149 BPM

Behind the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) : Release Notes

The 158th entry in the Mood Series turns inward, revisiting an important early chapter from grad_u with Laukiu Rytojaus. Originally recorded in 2006 and first released via Signorafranca, this reissue on Greyscale is not only a retrospective but also an intimate time capsule when our label head was defining his early stages of a now-recognisable sonic identity. What makes this release compelling isn’t just its historical context as his second ever release, but how clearly it reveals grad_u’s instincts way back then. While less rhythm-focused than his later work, the foundations of his ambient language are already present: restraint, atmosphere and depth. The title track, ‘Laukiu Rytojaus’, drifts in with a dreamlike softness. Floaty bass notes gently pulse beneath a hazy surface, while distant children’s voices add an almost surreal emotional layer. It ebbs and flows with patience, never forcing momentum, instead dissolving as delicately as it began. ‘Puiki Savaites Pabaiga’ opens in near silence, led by bell tones that feel ceremonial, gradually joined by reflective chords. The interplay between these elements creates a meditative space-minimal, yet deeply expressive. It unfolds slowly, ending in a state of calm introspection. ‘Atsiminimai Apie Vakar’ closes the EP with a subtle lift in tone. Gentle chords carry a sense of optimism, while environmental sounds-crickets, birds-background the track in a natural setting. It sounds grounded and human, like a memory suspended in time. Laukiu Rytojaus is a meaningful revisit-both for longtime listeners and newcomers- giving us a look back to grad_u’s beginnings.

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Release Tracklist

1. Grad_U – Laukiu Rytojaus Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 99 BPM | D Major | 6:35

2. Grad_U – Puiki Sawaites Pabaiga Original Mix

   Ambient / Experimental | 149 BPM | D Major | 10:15

3. Grad_U – Atsiminimai Apie Wakar Original Mix

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) Dub | 116 BPM | G Major | 9:11

About Grad_U

Grad_U 🇱🇹 · 20 releases

Grad_U is Lithuanian producer Aleksandr Martinkevič, based in Vilnius and active since 2013. His dub techno and deep techno productions appear on labels including Echocord, Greyscale, and redscale, spanning hypnotic minimal sounds to peak-time driving tracks.

LOSSLESS Electronic MusicTechno (Peak Time / Driving)Dub Techno