Minimal Synth

http://mannequinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mnq-042-musumeci-schwarz-morgen-zusammen-lp

Mannequin Records is proud to present one of the most rare and unknown Italian Minimal Synth bands from the 80's. 

Musumeci were formed in Turin at the beginning of 1985, from an idea of Mauro M. (synthesizers - ex guitar player of Rude Pravo) and Franco G. (programming - ex noise maker of Errata-S-Corrige).

The group was founded as a link and expression of various experiences, aimed, at least initially, to highlight the individual personalities of the members. The formation settles after six months of testing with the final entry of Laura G. (ex-keyboardist of Rude Pravo) and Paul C. (voice of K Position).  Musumeci were playing several shows, preceded by long monologues in which find space rumorism, electrical scans, voices, screams, etc.

Presented here are the two super rare demo tapes that Musumeci recorded in 1985 ("Schwarz Morgen") and in 1986 ("Zusammen"), on their own label Zeltweg.

- 12’’ LP on black vinyl, 33 RPM - Limited edition of 300 copies
- Artwork designed by Mushy and Alessandro Adriani  

Strongly recommended to fans of D.A.F., Severed Heads, Liaisons Dangereuses, Single Gun Theory.

Musumeci - Paura

BUY 12'' EP: http://bit.ly/1fWH9KU
BUY DIGITAL http://bit.ly/1jC1AlG

Distribution by Rush Hour (Europe) and Forced Exposure (US)

Musumeci tapes reissue, with their brutal body music plus, similar to DAF, CHBB and Liaisons Dangereuses, was one of the most acclaimed in the Mannequin Records 2013 productions. So we really happy to unearth for you 3 more recordings from their discography, all recorded live in 1985. 

Mauro Massaglia, founder member and lead synthesizer, describes the band’s aesthetic as “simple music, no solos, new sounds, all played at maximum volume possible.” Something that surely catch the attention of best DJs on earth, starting from TRAXX, the Chicago-based head of Nation Records, who redesign for Mannequin Records a raw live version of 'Tag Fur Tag' with what he described as a "ugly-tape Kode".

Massaglia recalls Musumeci’s live shows as multimedia performances of a confrontational stripe, mixing rough sound collage with provocative visuals. “Our intention was to involve the viewer with two senses: ear and eye,” he remembers. “We loved stupid old black-and-white movies or war images, Berlin in the May of ’45, the Vietnam conflict, corrupt Italians involved into massacres or scandals… in short, all the shit that the human race can produce.”

Tracklist

A1 Untitled I
A2 Untitled II
B1 Tag Für Tag (Traxx Edit)

- 12'' EP 3 tracks on red vinyl
- Limited edition of 250 copies.
- Artwork by Alessandro Adriani

Strongly recommended for fans of D.A.F., Severed Heads, Liaisons Dangereuses, CHBB, Traxx, Nation Records. Artwork by Alessandro Adriani. 

Musumeci - Tag Für Tag (TRAXX Edit)

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

Order: http://bit.ly/Y34wl2

MNQ 056 CASINO SHANGHAI - L'ACTION MINIMAL 12'' EP (IN AETERNAM VALE REMIX)

Mannequin Records is elated to present a 12’’ EP with two unreleased 1986 tracks of the mexican New Wave band Casino Shanghai, with a killer analog modular remix by In Aeternam Vale on the B Side.
Asking Laurent Prot to rework Casino Shanghai was more than logic. Permeated by a strong mitteleuropean dark pop atmosphere, here emphasized by the french lyrics (“Le Tombeau D'Edgar Poe" is using a poem by the french writer Stephane Mallarmé), Casino Shanghai were the pulse of Mexico City underground scene of the 80’s. The band was founded by Ulalume, Carlos Robledo and Walter Schmidt. Prior to Casino Shanghai, Ulalume was the lead singer of punk band The Casuals & DenseUndergrowth, and both Carlos and Walter were members of the post punk band Size and the more experimental Decibel.
Their first album "Film" for the Comrock/ WEA label was released in December of 1985.
Casino Shanghai was part of a great cultural change in Mexico and its music scene.

* Limited edition of 300 copies, red vinyl

* Mastered by Rude 66

Casino Shanghai - Le Tombeau D'Edgar Poe (In Aeternam Vale Remix)

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: http://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 &amp; Pettycoats

The Actor - Picture 210

This compilation unites music from Mutant Radio’s friends and residents, with all proceeds directly supporting political prisoners, their families, and activists across different regions of Georgia. The struggle continues until every political prisoner is freed and new elections take place.

Whether on the streets, in our space, or through the airwaves, we remain firmly alongside the movement. Without true freedom, creativity is silenced, culture fades, and Mutant Radio cannot exist.

We extend our gratitude to our friends and residents for their unwavering support and for sharing their music in these challenging times for Georgia.

Special thanks to TBZ and Alex Michalski for their invaluable contribution to mastering.

Curated by: Mike Tansella Jr., Robert Bergman & Jaba Ujmajuridze
Mastered by: TBZ and Alex Michalski
Photo by: Marika Kochiashvili
Artwork: Tako Skripnichenko

A/T - Inam

PODCAST 25 - MARSMAN (SPECIAL EDITION).

RSO.LIVECAST [022—240928] is a live recording of Alessandro Adriani's set on the SUMME floor during the Mannequin Records showcase on September 28th, 2024.

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Alessandro Adriani @ Mannequin Records — RSO.LIVECAST 022—240928

Alessandro Adriani presents Italia Oscura 12-03-2025

Alessandro Adriani Presents - British Post-Punk 78-83: 25th March '25

Alessandro Adriani presents Throbbing Gristle 09-04-2025

The Mediterranean Resistance w/ Martina Serra 26.04.25

Buy: https://alessandroadriani.bandcamp.com/track/alessandro-adriani-body-play

Milan-based independent label Drums and Chants release an exclusive Web3 collection called ‘FRITTO MISTO’ introducing a selection of their underground community of musicians and artists.
Alessandro Adriani is a lot of things: producer, DJ, live performer and owner of the super prolific Mannequin Records label. The Berlin-based producer does the show at Berghain and Panorama Bar, a residency he’s held since early 2016.
In 2021 he contributed with an electro-killer remix of the opening theme of cult-classic-movie “Matrix”, with the new chapter “Resurrections”.
Artwork:  Daria Rastunina Show

Alessandro Adriani - Body Play

Room 303 ・三○三号室 
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16:30-18:00 JST
2025年6月3日

アジアツアー中のアレッサンドロ。Mannequin Recordsを主宰し、Tresorの長年のレジデントでもある彼のセットは、重く、催眠的で、ウェーブ、インダストリアル、EBMに深く根ざしている。

Alessandro on tour in Asia. He runs Mannequin Records and is a long-time resident at Tresor—his sets are heavy, hypnotic, and deeply rooted in wave, industrial and EBM. 

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@ WPÜ HOTEL SHINJUKU 
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Alessandro Adriani / Mannequin Records｜2025年6月3日

:"The Berlin-based Italian is more than your average “crate digger.” He dedicates countless hours to discovering the untold stories behind the music he loves. This passion has shaped his musical ventures, particularly Mannequin Records, which he founded over a decade ago and was recognized as Label of the Month by Resident Advisor in 2017. The label has received acclaim for its blend of reissues, archival collections, and new productions, showcasing a wide array of genres including techno, electro, cold wave, and minimal synth. Adriani’s diverse tastes are evident in his extensive record collection."

Alessandro Adriani / Mannequin Records

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Musumeci - Paura

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