Dark Energies

mannequin

valkiria

Electronic/Synthwave project of Shari Vari from Philadelphia.

www.soundcloud.com/voidvision

www.voidvision.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/voidvision

Void Vision

JA & Rael...

void vision

Analogue Synth

Covering Ryan, not Bryan...

Covergirl (1985) Single version

Zombies In Miami - Cowboys & Indians (Iñigo Vontier Rmx)

Now out on Beatport!
http://www.beatport.com/release/toranian-zilent/1269043

Exclusively premiered on Jay-Z's Life + Times:

"In the spirit of TV soundtracks, “Zilent” would be the audio backdrop to a high energy ‘80s Miami Vice episode led by synths paired with pulsating percussion and lingering build-ups." 

http://lifeandtimes.com/lifetimes-premiere-walden-zilent

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instagram: @WaldenOfficial


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Toranian / Zilent

Zilent

This is the first single from the forthcoming album by Kalbata & Mixmonster - 'Congo Beat The Drum'. Recorded in Jamaica, live to tape, 100% analog!

Prisoner In Love is out March 17th on vinyl & digital. LP is out on the 28th of April. 
Check out the video trailer on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP1sjKM7X14

Kalbata & Mixmonster - Prisoner In Love ft. Little John

"Words without voices
Linger in the silence
Words sent
Received misunderstood
Smiling faces deceive
The unfortunate morons 
Lies told with honest eyes
Secrets kept locked down
In a coffin safe 
Never meant to be let out
You scream and sing
Stop the masquerade
You are so beautiful
And suicidal
Your neon eyes
Look right through me
Words without meaning
Linger in my head
You keep on talking
I never really listen..."

Lyrics by Noel Heart Author.
Taken from the collection Blue Lips - Acoustic Suicide.

Paradox Obscur - Words Without Voices

available here:
https://schonwald.bandcamp.com/

fuchsia

LABOR

Congo Beat The Drum
Out now on Freestyle Records

Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Inna Skateland feat. Puddy Roots
3. Prisoner in Love feat. Little John
4. Congo Beat the Drum feat. Major Mackerel 
5. Same Thing Every Day feat. Mutabaruka
6. Marshall Bread
7. Trouble in the Dance feat. Trinity & Jah Thomas
8. Aim feat. Tullo T
9. Out a Road feat. Echo Minott 
10. Voice Make a Joyful Noise feat. Prince Jazzbo
11. Prisoner in Love (CRB Version)

Watch trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP1sjKM7X14

Vinyl:
http://www.juno.co.uk/products/kalbata-mixmonster-congo-beat-the-drum/526233-01/

http://www.redeyerecords.co.uk/vinyl/51208-fsrlp102-kalbata-and-mixmonster-congo-beat-the-drum

http://www.phonicarecords.com/product/kalbata-mixmonster-congo-beat-the-drum-lp-freestyle/121815

Digital:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/congo-beat-the-drum/id821088356

http://boomkat.com/downloads/936675-kalbata-mixmonster-congo-beat-the-drum

http://www.junodownload.com/products/kalbata-mixmonster-congo-beat-the-drum/2406519-02/


Congo Beat The Drum // Album Teaser //

From Bobby Bare Jr.'s Bloodshot album 'Undefeated,' out 4/15/14

Bloodshot Records 20th Anniversary Sampler (Google Play exclusive)

North of Alabama By Mornin'

LP/CD/Digital

"North Of Alabama By Mornin' (Radio Edit)" by Bobby Bare Jr.

MNQ 052 ROYAL FAMILY AND THE POOR - THE TEMPLE OF THE 13TH TRIBE LP

The Royal Family & The Poor is the nomenclature adopted by Mike Keane, who recorded for Factory Records between 1980 and 1986. "The Project Phase 1  - The Temple of the 13th Tribe", released in 1984 (FACT 95) was produced in Manchester by Joy Divison and New Order bassist Peter Hook. Featuring the violinist John Neesham (of Walking Seeds and Mel-o-Tones) and the keyboard player Lita Hira from labelmates Stockholm Monsters, the album was done only after plenty of ups and downs in Keane's own life as well as numerous personnel shifts and incarnations, but the end results were a sometimes delicate and often enthralling combination. 

The combination of TR 808 and other drums, reverbed vocals, and aural mystery is all permeated by Keane's interest in the occult, while Hook's technological know-how adds a sharp rhythmic punch to tracks such as "Dark And Light", "Radio Egypt" and "Discipline". Other tracks include one of Mike Keane's best known songs, the affecting ballad "I Love You (Restrained in a Moment)", and the sinister, vocodered "Motherland".  

Perhaps the most misunderstood band to record for Factory Records, The Royal Family and the Poor remain for many an (oc)cult enigma, releasing only four albums in two decades, and rarely performing live after 1984. 

A lost classic, highly recommended for fans of Joy Division, New Order, Section 25, Durutti Column, Death In June. 
 
* First vinyl reissue for the 30th year anniversary
 
* Collectible limited edition of 500 copies
 
* First 100 comes with facsimile booklet

04 Dark And Light

02 Voices

01 I Love You (Restrained In A Moment)

From Lydia Loveless's limited edition 2014 Record Store Day single 'Mile High / Blind': https://www.bloodshotrecords.com/album/mile-high-blind-7-single

Digital version out May 27 on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mile-high-single/id876594618
And Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Mile-High-Lydia-Loveless/dp/B00K988IES/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1399996651&sr=1-1&keywords=lydia+loveless+mile+high

Pre-Order on iTunes

"Mile High" by Lydia Loveless

Melamina Ponderosa were a industrial/electro band active in Mexico City between 1988-1990, reissued by Épico record label last year. Here is free download remix from Alessandro Adriani from Mannequin Records, who is going to dj a 5 hours set in the next Épico night @ Legión Americana on May 23th.

Melamina Ponderosa - Chica (Alessandro Adriani Edit)

From the upcoming full-length 'Sub Rosa'.
Single to be released in July on Mannequin Records on a limited run of aqua colored- vinyl.

Sour

Digital download https://bit.ly/2Kc4zDR

Void Vision is a Philadelphia based solo female Minimal Synth / Cold Wave project from Shari Wallin. 

Already included by Rough Trade in their seminal Synth Wave compilations, the single is anticipating her full lenght 'Sub Rosa', out for Mannequin Records later in 2014. 

Remix by Vanzetti & Sacco aka Jos Van Galen with the Otto Kraanen, the boss of the acclaimed Bordello A Parigi from Rotterdam! TIP!

Limited Edition of 300 copies on aqua vinyl.

Mastered by Rude66.

Artwork by Alessandro Adriani.

Void Vision - Sour (Vanzetti & Sacco Remix)

Forty Fings Dynamo - 615 (My Favorite Robot RMX)

Forty Fings Dynamo -  615

The follow up single to the multi-platinum worldwide hit RUDE -  from the album DONT KILL THE MAGIC -  Take a listen to "Let Your Hair Down" 

Download "Let Your Hair Down" from MAGIC!'s new album, Don't Kill the Magic, on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/DKTM?IQId=yt

Let Your Hair Down

Let Your Hair Down - MAGIC!

Tronik Youth - Edible Thoughts (Eskimo Twins RMX) - La Dame Noir Records

Out Now on La Dame Noir, also including remixes from
Eskimo Twins, Pulp Disco & Drop Out Orchestra.
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BUY LINK: http://www.junodownload.com/products/tronik-youth-edible-thoughts/2564551-02/

Tronik Youth - Edible Thoughts (Richard Rossa Remix)

From the new compilation 'While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years of Bloodshot Records,' featuring Andrew Bird, Blitzen Trapper, Superchunk, Chuck Ragan, Nicki Bluhm, Ted Leo, Ben Kweller, Chris Shiflett (of Foo Fighters), Into It. Over It., and more covering songs from Bloodshot Records' 20-year history. Pre-order now: https://www.bloodshotrecords.com/album/while-no-one-was-looking-toasting-20-years-bloodshot-records

While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years of Bloodshot Records

To Be Young (Is to Be Sad, Is to Be High)

"To Be Young (Is To Be Sad, Is To Be High)" by Blitzen Trapper (Ryan Adams cover)

From the new compilation 'While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years of Bloodshot Records,' featuring Andrew Bird, Blitzen Trapper, Superchunk, Chuck Ragan, Frank Turner, Ted Leo, Ben Kweller, Chris Shiflett (of FooFighters), Shakey Graves, and more covering songs from Bloodshot Records' 20-year history. Pre-order on double CD, triple vinyl LP, and digital now: https://www.bloodshotrecords.com/bs20

Deep Red Bells

"Deep Red Bells" by Into It. Over It. (Neko Case cover)

Pre order your copy: http://bit.ly/1v9GKkV

Official release date 11/11/2014

Void Vision is a Philadelphia-based electronic project helmed by Shari Vari. It began around 2009 at a time when a wave of synth-revivalists were materializing, but the quality of the songwriting and intense vocals set the band apart from the pack. In a rare instance, Void Vision has managed to combine vintage dance elements with melodic structures, haunting melancholy, and lyrics that have a palpable soul. The songs themselves are dynamic, referencing a cross-section of the last 30 years of electronic music, while simultaneously retaining a uniqueness all their own.

Wierd Records weekly club night in New York, which showcased a variety of talented electronic and coldwave artists, served as an incubator for Void Vision in it’s early stages. After a standout debut performance at the club, they immediately caught the attention of Blind Prophet Records, who consequently released their first 7″ single, ‘In 20 Years’, which received excellent reviews.

Vari has continued performing and recording steadily over the last few years, releasing songs on compilations for various labels, including Rough Trade, and in 2012 the song ‘Everything is Fine’ was selected for Artforum magazine’s ‘Best of 2012′ issue. In 2013, Void Vision toured the West Coast and later that year released a split 12″ with Portland-based band, Vice Device. The first official full-length album, entitled ‘Sub Rosa’ is set to debut on Berlin-based Mannequin Records, followed by a European tour in 2015.

Shari Vari formed Void Vision in 2009 originally as a duo, during the explosion of the new minimal synth and cold wave scene in United States. Sharing the same scene of the Wierd Records associates like Led Er Est, Martial Canterel, Xeno & Oaklander, Automelodi, in 2010 VV released ‘In Twenty Years’ on Blind Prophet (Sean Ragon’s Cult Of Youth record label), receiving also the attention of the Rough Trade dudes, who asked to put out a track for one of their synth wave compilations.
After other split vinyls, tapes and compilations, Mannequin approached Shari with the intention to continue what Wierd Records started, giving a proper shape to her beautiful and youthful dark electronic sound. The result is 10 hypnotic cold analog tracks dominated by the warm and fragile Shari’s voice, some more “pop orientated” some others belonging to the original “cold wave” atmosphere.

“Sub Rosa” is an edition of 400 copies on 160 gram black vinyl and 100 copies on 160 gram white vinyl.

Limited silskcreen hand numbered art edition for the first 50 copies, 160 gram white vinyl.

Void Vision - In 20 Years (Extended Version)

Pre Order: bit.ly/1vQlLBC

Release date: 11/11/2014

MNQ 057 The Actor - Exploded View LP / Cassette

We are really proud to announce the reissue of one of the most important Dutch Wave bands THE ACTOR, with their seminal 1982 tape "EXPLODED VIEW". "In the beginning of the eighties, a new phenomenon emerged: home taping. This way of recording resulted in a lot of noise. But that was less important then getting one’s music out to the public. A well known label for cassette bands in those days was the dutch Trumpett Tapes. They were the first to publish the music of The Actor, who became their top selling cassette band in 1982 and 1983. The Actor’s first release was Exploded View in 1982. The songs – sung both in English and German – often related to fashion, modernism, dancing and appearence. This made The Actor “quite fashionable."

LP Edition of 500 copies.
Tape Edition of 120 copies.

Limited silskcreen art edition for the first 50 copies, 160 gram white vinyl.

Remastered from the original tapes by Rude 66, The Netherlands, 2014.

Tracklist
1 Unreal Personality
2 Lights
3 Deutsches Mädchen
4 Covergirl
5 Wählerisch!
6 UCX-S
7 Modern Air
8 Seit Wir Uns Kennen...
9 Picture 210
10 Gentlemen & Pettycoats

The Actor - Unreal Personality

DUST - "C U In Hell" (Suicide Commando Cover)

Pre order your copy: bit.ly/1v9GKkV

Official release date 11/11/2014

Void Vision is a Philadelphia-based electronic project helmed by Shari Vari. It began around 2009 at a time when a wave of synth-revivalists were materializing, but the quality of the songwriting and intense vocals set the band apart from the pack. In a rare instance, Void Vision has managed to combine vintage dance elements with melodic structures, haunting melancholy, and lyrics that have a palpable soul. The songs themselves are dynamic, referencing a cross-section of the last 30 years of electronic music, while simultaneously retaining a uniqueness all their own.

Wierd Records weekly club night in New York, which showcased a variety of talented electronic and coldwave artists, served as an incubator for Void Vision in it’s early stages. After a standout debut performance at the club, they immediately caught the attention of Blind Prophet Records, who consequently released their first 7″ single, ‘In 20 Years’, which received excellent reviews.

Vari has continued performing and recording steadily over the last few years, releasing songs on compilations for various labels, including Rough Trade, and in 2012 the song ‘Everything is Fine’ was selected for Artforum magazine’s ‘Best of 2012′ issue. In 2013, Void Vision toured the West Coast and later that year released a split 12″ with Portland-based band, Vice Device. The first official full-length album, entitled ‘Sub Rosa’ is set to debut on Berlin-based Mannequin Records, followed by a European tour in 2015.

Shari Vari formed Void Vision in 2009 originally as a duo, during the explosion of the new minimal synth and cold wave scene in United States. Sharing the same scene of the Wierd Records associates like Led Er Est, Martial Canterel, Xeno & Oaklander, Automelodi, in 2010 VV released ‘In Twenty Years’ on Blind Prophet (Sean Ragon’s Cult Of Youth record label), receiving also the attention of the Rough Trade dudes, who asked to put out a track for one of their synth wave compilations.
After other split vinyls, tapes and compilations, Mannequin approached Shari with the intention to continue what Wierd Records started, giving a proper shape to her beautiful and youthful dark electronic sound. The result is 10 hypnotic cold analog tracks dominated by the warm and fragile Shari’s voice, some more “pop orientated” some others belonging to the original “cold wave” atmosphere.

“Sub Rosa” is an edition of 400 copies on 160 gram black vinyl and 100 copies on 160 gram white vinyl.

Limited silskcreen hand numbered art edition for the first 50 copies, 160 gram white vinyl.

Void Vision - Everything Is Fine

Void Vision - The Source

Void Vision - To The Sea

Void Vision - Sour

Void Vision - Hidden Hand

Void Vision - One

Strand Of Oaks covers Ryan Adams' "My Wrecking Ball" for WXPN's 2014 Year In Review cover songs project.

http://strandofoaks.net/
http://www.xpn.org/
http://thekey.xpn.org/

Strand Of Oaks covers Ryan Adams' "My Wrecking Ball"

Ritüel

No demos

🗓️ Mannequin Records showcases
alex@neptunemusic.net / sari@neptunemusic.net

Distro > http://www.rushhour.nl

Bandcamp http://bit.ly/NcCZYL
Beatport http://btprt.dj/1eGHvo5
Juno http://bit.ly/1hZtSIH
Boomkat http://bit.ly/MBEvCM