The Rough Guide To Italian Avant-Garde Underground // Minimalism, Experimental, New Wave, Noise - 2

http://mannequinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mnq-040-monuments-age-lp

We are pleased to present a crown jewel of the early 80s Italian Minimal Synth scene. 
The MONUMENTS came into being in January 1981 in Turin when Mauro Tavella (keyboards, programming) and Andrea Costa (keyboards, voice) pooled their artistic experiences. From the outset they produced exclusively synthesised music, following the natural evolution in electronic music from the early days with monophonic synthesisers to the latest virtual sounds generated with the aid of computers.

The MONUMENTS released in 1984 their only official record on Discordie, a mini LP called "Age" comprising six incredibly fantastic electro-pop tracks, here reissued by Mannequin Records with 2 bonus tracks, "Veiled Lady" and "The Seals", which are out-takes from the same period. All the tracks were recorded on a Tascam 8-tracks, with external synchronisation of the percussions, at the TKS Studio in Torino.

From 1987 onwards, they focused exclusively on music for theatre, radio and independent film, writing scores for the opening sequences of programmes for some of the most important Italian TV companies as well as soundtracks for documentaries.  

Anna Logue Records released "XXVII" CD in 2009, an anthology of their music that contains the best of their early work from the years 1981-84. 

Some critics thought of this mini LP as being the best electropop record ever coming out of Italy.  A masterpiece!
 - 12’’ LP on black vinyl, 33 RPM - Limited edition of 300 copies
- 2 Bonus Tracks from 1984 (The Seals, Veiled Lady) 
- Artwork reworked from the Original cover from 1984  

Strongly recommended to fans of New Order, Kraftwerk, Chromagain, Lisfrank

Monuments - Veiled Lady

Morphic Dreams

Things About to Disappear

The Berlin-based Italian goes further than your average “crate digger” in pursuit of information about sounds, styles, artists and record labels, spending countless hours to unearthing the stories behind the music he loves.

Rinse Radio Podcast

Mannequin Records avec Alessandro Adriani - 1er Septembre 2023

NIKITA VOGUEL
ALESSANDRO ADRIANI 
COSIMO DAMIANO
live @EROTICA11 - 22/09/23 
Silicone club - Milan, Italy

MANNEQUIN RECORDS X IN**AN______LIVE @EROTICA11

Room 303 ・三○三号室 
https://instagram.com/room303radio

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. 

Alessandro Adriani / Mannequin records 
https://instagram.com/instagram.com/adriani.alessandro

@ WPÜ HOTEL SHINJUKU 
https://www.instagram.com/wpu_shinjuku

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

Tasha Safari was born in Ganja, Azerbaijan and is now based in Berlin. Her sound fuses the drive of 90s-inspired techno with hypnotic and dark modern textures, always carrying a subtle feminine touch. She has performed at clubs such as Tresor, RSO, ÆDEN and Renate, with appearances across Europe, Asia and the CIS. Her productions have landed on labels including R3volution Uncoded and Diffuse Reality, as well as compilations for Mutant Radio, Reverse Records and PRTL WRX. Alongside her releases and club sets, she has delivered mixes for platforms like Hör Berlin, PoleGroup Radio, Slam Radio, Noods Radio, Raheem Radio and Different Sound Podcasts—showing the same versatility that defines her work as a DJ and producer.

This mix was recorded at home on a mixer and two CDJs. It features plenty of unreleased tracks from some of her favourite artists, with her own voice woven into the journey.

@tashasafari

Track List
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ØLMØ - Planets
SCHRZØ - Diminuendo 
Oscar Mulero - Untold
Esilum -Maintain Stability
Axel Karakasis - Stumble (Original Mix)
Mattias Fridell, Alexander Johansson - Surpuppa (Original Mix)
Linear Phase - Eroding Vortex (Original Mix)
HUJUS - Whatever 
Jon10 - Loop HYX5 (Original Mix)
Aiken - Endless Battle 
Franco Rossi - Saiga Tatarica (Original Mix)
Matthieu P - Dark Times Ahead
Murahni - Chewed Up (Original Mix)
ØLMØ - Oxygen (Tasha Safari Remix)
P.E.A.R.L. - On Balance (Original Mix)
Oliver Rosemann - Pleiades
KØLPØS - Angels Around (Original Mix) 
Mangles - Trascendance Code
Tasha Safari - The Sixth Floor

BCCO Mix Series 674: Tasha Safari

A section from my set at Magic Waves Summer Festival, Berlin, July 2015,  featuring the more accessible synth end of the kind of stuff I play at my occasional So Low night in Glasgow. So Low 2 x LP compilation in hand screen printed sleeve coming February 2016 via Vinyl Factory.

JD Twitch Live at Magic Waves Summer Festival, Berlin 2015 (Part 1 - So Low Synth NRG set)

Terence Fixmer Reissues Two Cult Techno Anthems on Red 10" Vinyl and Digital.

Techno pioneer Terence Fixmer re-releases two of his most iconic tracks — Electrostatic and Electric Vision — now remastered for a more contemporary and powerful sound, and pressed on a limited edition 10” red vinyl. 

Originally released on Gigolo Records in the late '90s and early 2000s, both tracks quickly became underground anthems. Played by legendary DJs such as Dave Clarke, Sven Väth, and many others, they were also named Tracks of the Year by renowned techno publications like Groove magazine. 

With these two groundbreaking cuts, Terence Fixmer helped open a bold new chapter in the history of techno — giving birth to Techno Body Music (TBM), a genre blending the raw, industrial force of EBM with the driving energy of techno. Electrostatic, in particular, is considered a foundational track of this hybrid style. 

Now regarded as true techno classics, Electrostatic and Electric Vision have stood the test of time and are still played regularly by DJs worldwide, continuing to energize dancefloors decades after their release. 

This is the first official repress in over 20 years, and the first time these two cult tracks appear together on one record — sharper, louder, and more essential than ever.

Electrostatic 2025

Terence Fixmer Reissues Two Cult Techno Anthems on Red 10" Vinyl and digital.

Techno pioneer Terence Fixmer re-releases two of his most iconic tracks — Electrostatic and Electric Vision — now remastered for a more contemporary and powerful sound, and pressed on a limited edition 10” red vinyl. 

Originally released on Gigolo Records in the late '90s and early 2000s, both tracks quickly became underground anthems. Played by legendary DJs such as Dave Clarke, Sven Väth, and many others, they were also named Tracks of the Year by renowned techno publications like Groove magazine. 

With these two groundbreaking cuts, Terence Fixmer helped open a bold new chapter in the history of techno — giving birth to Techno Body Music (TBM), a genre blending the raw, industrial force of EBM with the driving energy of techno. Electrostatic, in particular, is considered a foundational track of this hybrid style. 

Now regarded as true techno classics, Electrostatic and Electric Vision have stood the test of time and are still played regularly by DJs worldwide, continuing to energize dancefloors decades after their release. 

This is the first official repress in over 20 years, and the first time these two cult tracks appear together on one record — sharper, louder, and more essential than ever.

Electric Vision 2025

VūMantra Records presents:
ALESSANDRO ADRIANI -  "World of Darkness" 
Live @ Kantine am Berghain 3rd Sept 2025
[ Vūdcast_067 ]

A live recording of the stunning performance by Adriani during the VūMantra Records night at Kantine am Berghain on the last 3rd September 2025. 

Alessandro Adriani channels decades of sonic research into a raw, immersive power electronics live set that pushes the limits of noise and industrial sound. Known for his dark, hardware-driven aesthetic, the Berlin-based Italian draws from deep archives of cold wave, EBM, and obscure electronics to sculpt brutal, high-intensity performances. His live sets are confrontational and physical—distorted frequencies, punishing rhythms, and waves of analog chaos collide in real time. Best known as the founder of Mannequin Records and for releases on L.I.E.S., Jealous God, and Stroboscopic Artefacts, Adriani uses his encyclopedic knowledge of underground electronics to evoke an atmosphere both ritualistic and extreme. This is not dance music—it’s sonic warfare for those drawn to the edge.

Mastered by TORN 
Adriani´s Pic by Ilaria Minor
Cover design by The Nent

ALESSANDRO ADRIANI : World of Darkness [Live - Vūdcast_067]

*MCS Creative Studio doesn't own any rights on this song. We just love this song and that's why we want to share it with the world. 

Vena - A Mortal Song In A Beautiful Sunday

Mesmérique

Ill Merrygoround

Today's Sky

This Form

https://www.discogs.com/Victrola-Demo-1983/release/15222619

Year 1983 - The Mutant Glow by Victrola

No demos

🗓️ Mannequin Records showcases
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Juno http://bit.ly/1hZtSIH
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Monuments - Veiled Lady

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