grad_u (Aleksandr Martinkevič) is a Vilnius-based DJ, producer, and founder of the vinyl-only labels Redscale and Greyscale. Active in electronic music for over two decades, he began as a drum’n’bass DJ before shifting toward deep, dubby techno after a pivotal encounter with Fluxion’s Prospect II. His artist name derives from the mathematical concept “gradient of function U,” reflecting his constantly evolving artistic direction.
He is known for a warm, analog sound rooted in organic textures, often shaped by audio tape recordings. Through Redscale, launched in 2012, Aleksandr focused on his own deep techno productions. Later, inspired by global collaborations, he founded Greyscale and its acclaimed Mood Series, featuring over 80 releases from producers across six continents.
Beyond label work, grad_u has released music on renowned imprints like Echocord, Silent Season, and OHM Series. As a DJ and live performer, he has played across Europe and Asia, including standout sets in cities like Kyiv, Beijing, Tehran, and Budapest, and once opened for the legendary Jeff Mills.
With an unwavering passion for physical formats and sound system culture, grad_u continues to inspire the global dub techno scene through production, curation, and performance.
grad_u (Aleksandr Martinkevič) is a Vilnius-based DJ, producer, and founder of the vinyl-only labels Redscale and Greyscale. Active in electronic music for over two decades, he began as a drum’n’bass DJ before shifting toward deep, dubby techno after a pivotal encounter with Fluxion’s Prospect II. His artist name derives from the mathematical concept “gradient of function U,” reflecting his constantly evolving artistic direction.
He is known for a warm, analog sound rooted in organic textures, often shaped by audio tape recordings. Through Redscale, launched in 2012, Aleksandr focused on his own deep techno productions. Later, inspired by global collaborations, he founded Greyscale and its acclaimed Mood Series, featuring over 80 releases from producers across six continents.
Beyond label work, grad_u has released music on renowned imprints like Echocord, Silent Season, and OHM Series. As a DJ and live performer, he has played across Europe and Asia, including standout sets in cities like Kyiv, Beijing, Tehran, and Budapest, and once opened for the legendary Jeff Mills.
With an unwavering passion for physical formats and sound system culture, grad_u continues to inspire the global dub techno scene through production, curation, and performance.
grad_u (Aleksandr Martinkevič) is a Vilnius-based DJ, producer, and founder of the vinyl-only labels Redscale and Greyscale. Active in electronic music for over two decades, he began as a drum’n’bass DJ before shifting toward deep, dubby techno after a pivotal encounter with Fluxion’s Prospect II. His artist name derives from the mathematical concept “gradient of function U,” reflecting his constantly evolving artistic direction.
He is known for a warm, analog sound rooted in organic textures, often shaped by audio tape recordings. Through Redscale, launched in 2012, Aleksandr focused on his own deep techno productions. Later, inspired by global collaborations, he founded Greyscale and its acclaimed Mood Series, featuring over 80 releases from producers across six continents.
Beyond label work, grad_u has released music on renowned imprints like Echocord, Silent Season, and OHM Series. As a DJ and live performer, he has played across Europe and Asia, including standout sets in cities like Kyiv, Beijing, Tehran, and Budapest, and once opened for the legendary Jeff Mills.
With an unwavering passion for physical formats and sound system culture, grad_u continues to inspire the global dub techno scene through production, curation, and performance.
grad_u (Aleksandr Martinkevič) is a Vilnius-based DJ, producer, and founder of the vinyl-only labels Redscale and Greyscale. Active in electronic music for over two decades, he began as a drum’n’bass DJ before shifting toward deep, dubby techno after a pivotal encounter with Fluxion’s Prospect II. His artist name derives from the mathematical concept “gradient of function U,” reflecting his constantly evolving artistic direction.
He is known for a warm, analog sound rooted in organic textures, often shaped by audio tape recordings. Through Redscale, launched in 2012, Aleksandr focused on his own deep techno productions. Later, inspired by global collaborations, he founded Greyscale and its acclaimed Mood Series, featuring over 80 releases from producers across six continents.
Beyond label work, grad_u has released music on renowned imprints like Echocord, Silent Season, and OHM Series. As a DJ and live performer, he has played across Europe and Asia, including standout sets in cities like Kyiv, Beijing, Tehran, and Budapest, and once opened for the legendary Jeff Mills.
With an unwavering passion for physical formats and sound system culture, grad_u continues to inspire the global dub techno scene through production, curation, and performance.
grad_u (Aleksandr Martinkevič) is a Vilnius-based DJ, producer, and founder of the vinyl-only labels Redscale and Greyscale. Active in electronic music for over two decades, he began as a drum’n’bass DJ before shifting toward deep, dubby techno after a pivotal encounter with Fluxion’s Prospect II. His artist name derives from the mathematical concept “gradient of function U,” reflecting his constantly evolving artistic direction.
He is known for a warm, analog sound rooted in organic textures, often shaped by audio tape recordings. Through Redscale, launched in 2012, Aleksandr focused on his own deep techno productions. Later, inspired by global collaborations, he founded Greyscale and its acclaimed Mood Series, featuring over 80 releases from producers across six continents.
Beyond label work, grad_u has released music on renowned imprints like Echocord, Silent Season, and OHM Series. As a DJ and live performer, he has played across Europe and Asia, including standout sets in cities like Kyiv, Beijing, Tehran, and Budapest, and once opened for the legendary Jeff Mills.
With an unwavering passion for physical formats and sound system culture, grad_u continues to inspire the global dub techno scene through production, curation, and performance.