four gifted reverse engineering experts disassemble and recompile ancient source codes for the third volume of TRUST's XY recombination series.

Ilian Tape's Stenny (@stennyyy) breaks down Versalife's 'Nova Prospekt', Planet Euphorique label owner D.Tiffany (@d-tiffany)delivers a twitchy percussive take of Alex Cortex's 'We Run Your Life', UK  breakbeat pioneer Clatterbox (@clatterbox) converts Microthol's 'Intertronic' into a snarling and growling bass monster, and Delsin's dub master VC-118A (@mohlao) drops a lush techno dub of 'Tides' by /DL/MS/.

out november 2023
distributed by @clone-distribution
artwork by dextro.org

a1 :: VERSALIFE x STENNY - nova prospekt
a2 :: ALEX CORTEX x D.TIFFANY - we run your life
b1 :: MICROTHOL x CLATTERBOX - intertronic
b2 :: /DL/MS/ x VC-118A - tides

Vinyl / Download

[TRUST XY.3] STENNY :: D.TIFFANY :: CLATTERBOX :: VC–118A [out november 2023]

Gladio Operations closes 2024 with its tenth release, which bears the signature of the German producer Elektrotechnik.

This EP, entitled Kontrast, comprises three original tracks and two remixes. The A-side starts with Sigma, a rogue track with light trance touches and an appropriate psychedelic bass line. 
Russian producer Larionov returns to Gladio and gifts us his fantastic vision of Sigma, turning it into a more energetic piece destined exclusively for the hottest dancefloors. 
Side A ends with Kontrast, a track of aggressive rhythms and moulded with powerful dark textures.

On the B-side, we encounter Die Bestie, perhaps the most robust track and possessor of disturbing and tenebrous harmonies, an enigmatic journey with no return. 
The owners of the UHF label get back on track by creating remixes, being in charge of closing the EP, and offering us a deeper and more cosmic approach than the original track.

Written and produced by Elektrotechnik
Mastered by Boris Divider
Graphic Design by Silvia Miguez
Distributed by Bordello A Parigi

links:
@gladiooperations
www.facebook.com/gladiolabel



A1 - Elektrotechnik - Sigma

BANSHEES-PODCAST-CHANNEL 029 DAMAGED CLOCK

Pre order: Limited edition 100 copies, marbled white/blue vinyl + Exclusive poster, numbered *BANDCAMP EXCLUSIVE*

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MNQ 162 Lagowski​/​Chromium - Chromium Industries 1991​-​1992 2xLP

Mannequin Records is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Chromium Industries, a double LP (MNQ 162) capturing the innovative spirit of two pioneers of electronic music: Andrew Lagowski and Paul (Howie D) Howard. This long-anticipated album marks a return to the seminal sounds of the Chromium Industries label, which emerged as a crucial platform for boundary-pushing techno and electronic music in the 1990s.

Andrew Lagowski, a name synonymous with exploration in electronic music, has been at the forefront of sound innovation since the early 1980s. Known for his work under various aliases, including Lagowski, Legion, and S.E.T.I., his early output in experimental and industrial sounds paved the way for his later techno-focused ventures. Albums like Knowledge (S.E.T.I.) and Nadir (Lagowski) highlighted his pioneering approach to unconventional sound sources and production techniques. In the 1990s, his work with Chromium Industries brought him into the techno spotlight, with a series of influential 12” singles that helped shape the electronic music landscape. With over 60 albums and 10+ singles to his name, Lagowski’s versatility and dedication have garnered him a loyal following and lasting influence across genres.

Paul Howard, aka Howie D, brought his DIY ethos from the punk scene of the 1970s into electronic music. As a founding member of The Frames and co-founder of the Brain Boosters and Spacematic labels, Howard has consistently pushed boundaries. His early forays into hip-hop saw him release the genre-pioneering jazz-rap track Miller Light as Fission. The transition from punk and hip-hop to electronic music was a natural one, culminating in his creation of Chromium Industries after a fateful night hearing Lagowski’s Vermilion at a London party. The label brought some of the most unique techno releases to the scene, with tracks like Blue Anomaly causing near-riots on the dancefloor. Since then, Howard’s work has evolved to include multiple aliases, including The Legend That Is, Phase Collective, and Skulpture.

Chromium Industries 2xLP is more than an album; it's a legacy preserved and reimagined. The double LP transports listeners to an era when electronic music was in full experimental bloom while showcasing the genre’s continual evolution.

Chromium Industries 2xLP will be available for purchase from January 2025 through Mannequin Records and select distributors. This is an essential release for collectors, DJs, and anyone who reveres the legacy of 1990s techno and the boundless potential of electronic music.

Chromium Industries 1990-1992 2xLP

Chromium - Something In The Air

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Pre order Limited edition 100 copies, marbled white/blue vinyl + Exclusive poster, numbered *BANDCAMP EXCLUSIVE*
release date 21 feb 2025


Mannequin Records is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Chromium Industries, a double LP (MNQ 162) capturing the innovative spirit of two pioneers of electronic music: Andrew Lagowski and Paul (Howie D) Howard. This long-anticipated album marks a return to the seminal sounds of the Chromium Industries label, which emerged as a crucial platform for boundary-pushing techno and electronic music in the 1990s.

Andrew Lagowski, a name synonymous with exploration in electronic music, has been at the forefront of sound innovation since the early 1980s. Known for his work under various aliases, including Lagowski, Legion, and S.E.T.I., his early output in experimental and industrial sounds paved the way for his later techno-focused ventures. Albums like Knowledge (S.E.T.I.) and Nadir (Lagowski) highlighted his pioneering approach to unconventional sound sources and production techniques. In the 1990s, his work with Chromium Industries brought him into the techno spotlight, with a series of influential 12” singles that helped shape the electronic music landscape. With over 60 albums and 10+ singles to his name, Lagowski’s versatility and dedication have garnered him a loyal following and lasting influence across genres.

Paul Howard, aka Howie D, brought his DIY ethos from the punk scene of the 1970s into electronic music. As a founding member of The Frames and co-founder of the Brain Boosters and Spacematic labels, Howard has consistently pushed boundaries. His early forays into hip-hop saw him release the genre-pioneering jazz-rap track Miller Light as Fission. The transition from punk and hip-hop to electronic music was a natural one, culminating in his creation of Chromium Industries after a fateful night hearing Lagowski’s Vermilion at a London party. The label brought some of the most unique techno releases to the scene, with tracks like Blue Anomaly causing near-riots on the dancefloor. Since then, Howard’s work has evolved to include multiple aliases, including The Legend That Is, Phase Collective, and Skulpture.

Chromium Industries 2xLP is more than an album; it's a legacy preserved and reimagined. The double LP transports listeners to an era when electronic music was in full experimental bloom while showcasing the genre’s continual evolution.

Chromium Industries 2xLP will be available for purchase from January 2025 through Mannequin Records and select distributors. This is an essential release for collectors, DJs, and anyone who reveres the legacy of 1990s techno and the boundless potential of electronic music.

MNQ 162 Lagowski​/​Chromium - Chromium Industries 1991​-​1992 2xLP (snippets mix)

En este 4to episodio de Transmision Mecánica, invitamos a J Bronsted, quien se distingue por su sonido eléctrico, crudo y de alma mecánica.
Con esta selección de 12", nos comparte una hora con misterio y elegancia que cautiva. 
Melodías urbanas y frecuencias pesadas nos llevan a transponernos hacia la danza, para luego levitar en unos puntos suspensivos.

Transmisión Mecánica #4 - J BRONSTED

LE CHOCOLAT NOIR - bRave DJ at Surogar ZG 21022025

R.i.O. welcomes Brainwave Research Center, a NYC-based duo consisting of house/techno producer Chase Smith and documentary filmmaker Christa Majoras. In early 2023 they freed their debut album “figure 1” via their own label BRC. Two more albums followed. All documenting their love for experimental yet charming music of all kinds.

Their influences span a vast spectrum, from Steve Reich, Laurie Spiegel, and Edgar Froese to Martin Rev, John Carpenter, early Kraftwerk, or the ambient techno of Pete Namlook’s Fax +49-69/45046 label. Yet, Brainwave Research Center forges a sound distinctly their own, seamlessly blending analog synthesis with electro-acoustic experimentation.

On “Psychic Antenna”, the duo takes a gentle rawer approach. The tracks range from the manic verbal Die-Tödliche-Doris-like loops of "I Find Myself" to the meditative cosmic trance of "Open Your Mouth." "Orange Drop" and "Transmitter Park" toy with the dancefloor, channeling slow-motion acid trance and krautrock echoes.

The release is rounded out by three remixes: R.i.O.’s own Benedikt Frey delivers a deep, trippy groover full of inner musicality, while close companion DALO crafts a dark, echo-drenched pop rework, and Berlin’s Nathan Dawidowicz injects psyched nu-disco rhythms, expanding “Psychic Antenna” into seven notions of intense neural oscillations.

ML

Brainwave Research Center - I Find Myself (DALO Remix)

Enjoy Malt Island [BIA004]

Kyoto's Angels

Buy on bandcamp

Red Richards - Kyoto's Angels

AHEART3

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

MNQ 162 Lagowski​/​Chromium - Chromium Industries 1991​-​1992 2xLP (snippets mix)

Mannequin Records

MNQ 162 Lagowski/Chromium - Chromium Industries 1991-1992 2xLP (snippets mix)