Latest picks of the year are out now! We’ve selected our favorite works from the past period: experimental music, Ambient, field recordings, and of course, Techno and dancefloor weapons.

We’d like to to thank all the producers and labels who released amazing works throughout the year, hoping that the next one will be even richer in great music.

A big thanks also to all the new members of the community who joined us during this first year of activity. See you on the other side!

Greetings from Palpebræ Staff.

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☉ Mod21 – Chasing the ghost [Mental Modern]

Italian producer Mod21 just released on the mighty Mental Modern another great Deep Techno EP. Slow-paced tracks with great consistency and hypnotic intersection. The whole EP shows off the rhythmic side of the artist with a detailed work on synths and nefarious sequences. Profound and mesmerizing remix by Rrose.
[» listen and support here]

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☉ Reeko – El Retorno De Saturno [KR3 Records]

An awesome year for the Italian based label KR3. After great releases it ends up the year with this masterpiece by Reeko. The artist is digging even more deep into broken beats and DnB related production, sharpening more and more this style. Here we can hear the best of it in this wonderful EP: driving and dazzling soundscapes with yet obscure and industrialesque patterns. Real good one for experimental lovers.
[» listen and support here]

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☉ Amorphic & Tensal – Distant Landscapes [Blueprint]

This brand new EP on Blueprint could represent the best side of modern Techno, or the trendy one that is mostly released lately. This EP has something more, the collaboration by the veteran Tensal and the talented Amorphic brings relentless rhythm and wicked patterns in a perfect intersection of fast forward journey, matching up as its best old school with new one.
[» listen and support here]

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☉ Satoshi Tomiie & Tomoki Tamura – Dream Sketches [Abstract Architecture]

Outstanding Nipponic collaboration between Satoshi Tomiie and Tomoki Tamura for the first release on Abstract Architecture. This flawless production brings in House and Techno in an unique blend, perfect for any DJ. The influences are clear, full body tracks to shake dancefloors and still dreamy textures and patterns to let the listeners fly with his consciousness. Japan never misses a hit. Real one.
[» listen and support here]

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☉ User.Exp – User.Exp [Greyscale Records]

User.Exp has crafted a fabulous sorcery on Greyscale Records. A spectacular production made with field recordings, hydrophone mic session and shortwave transmission. Any track brings the listener into a deep and focused journey, and loosing into the real organic soundscapes and sequences which evoke a sense of mystery and reflection as well. Perfectly produced. Tip!
[» listen and support here]

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☉ Alva Noto – Xerroxx vol. 5 [Noton]

Alva Noto just released the Fifth Xerroxx’s installment, an outstanding ambient masterpiece severely crafted with detailed sound design and professional elaboration of the sounds. Initially characterized by rawness and a conceptual focus on seeking resolution in white noise, the later works engage with themes of dissolution while shifting their emphasis toward acoustic particles. A must have for Ambient music lovers. Highly recommended.
[» listen and support here]

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☉ Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem – Layer one [Layer records]

This collaboration between Ben Klock and Fadi Mohem is one of the best expressions of new experimentalism into electronic music. The tracks are flawless, bring the listener into an infinite mind travel, emotive and deep exploring more and more fields of the electronic music and demonstrate how there is no limit for discovering. Berghain resident duo just opened up to a new era for electronic music production, seeking to keep it real beside the hard times.
[» listen and support here]

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☉ Evigt Mörker – Ett vilt ljus [Northern Electronics]

One of the Scandinavian Swords is back on the brilliant Northern Electronics with a delightful 4 track EP. Percussive synths and tribalistic approach are the main trait of this majestic EP. Full of movement and well shaped textures make this EP a unique piece for any DJ bag. Inside mesmerizing Ambient tracks with cold synths and soundscapes evoking into the listener the nordic effectiveness of the producer and a delicate breeze that awaken the soul. Beautiful red/transparent vinyl.
[» listen and support here]

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☉ Sub Basics – Cause & Effect [Bait]

Sub Basics is back again with another great release for the first vinyl release of the french label Bait. The producer is never missing one with his noticeable style blending together Techno, Dubstep and Deep in a perfect mix of detecting sounds. The efficiency of the tracks is real: in “Cause & Effect” we find a flawless EP for the dancefloor, working straight to the point and never disappointing the listener, well processed percussions and amazing worked out atmosphere. Definitely one to buy.
[» listen and support here]

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☉ Footclan – Boom [Fides]

We conclude our last edition of this year and you all have a warm and cozy Christmas holiday with this refreshing release on Fides Records by Footclan. The Czech duo delivers a fresh Ghetto Techno/Electro sound that can only cheer your mood up. Reminding of the proper 80s underground scene, this EP is raw and mixes together an Hip-Hop flair that brings the listener to those golden ages. 808 rolling the dice.
[» listen and support here]