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Madelman reissues iconic Spanish electronic album 'Palais' on vinyl after 30 years

publication · 2026-06-11

Thirty years after its original release, Madelman has reissued a shorter vinyl version of the seminal Spanish electronic album 'Palais'. The album is considered one of the most beautiful and influential works in Spanish electronic music. José Luis Rebollo, the artist behind Madelman, began making music as a teenager using a tape recorder and homemade circuits, inspired by industrial pioneers Throbbing Gristle. He later studied Fine Arts, where he engaged with painting, sculpture, and drawing, but continued to create music without traditional instruments, gradually acquiring equipment as funds allowed.

Key facts

  • Madelman reissued 'Palais' on vinyl after 30 years.
  • The reissue is a shorter version of the original album.
  • 'Palais' is considered a beautiful and influential Spanish electronic album.
  • José Luis Rebollo is the artist behind Madelman.
  • Rebollo started making music as a teenager with a tape recorder.
  • He was inspired by Throbbing Gristle.
  • Rebollo studied Fine Arts.
  • He initially made music without instruments, using modified electronics.

Entities

Artists

  • José Luis Rebollo
  • Throbbing Gristle

Locations

  • Bilbao
  • Spain

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