{"title":"Mannequin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMannequin is an influential music label that was founded in 2008 by Alessandro Adriani and Juan Mendez in Rome, Italy. With a strong focus on electronic and experimental music, Mannequin has been at the forefront of shaping the underground music scene. In 2015, the label relocated to Berlin, Germany, further solidifying its presence in the global music community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their distinctive sound and uncompromising artistic vision, Mannequin has released groundbreaking albums from *artists* such as *artist1*, *artist2*, and *artist3*. Their diverse roster of talent spans across genres like techno, post-punk, industrial, and synth-wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a label committed to nurturing emerging talent and pushing boundaries within the industry, Mannequin continues to release cutting-edge music that challenges conventions. 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After getting a record deal with the Belgian Antler Subway, they started producing their first EP and Acid House hit Europe. They took the chance to incorporate some of those influences in their first record, 'Force D'Inquisition', in 1990. Track A1 is the legendary 'Apocalypse', which was quiet a hit at the time both in the EBM and Acid scene, with gentlemen like Franckie Knuckles playing it hardly. Arno Peeters was later part of Random XS and Urban Electro on Djax-Up-Beats. In memory of Tibor Fülöp, 17-03-2010. 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Tags like industrial, minimal synth or proto-techno can't really do justice to the richly cinematic sound-world that Caroline K describes: from the sustained ambient tension of sidelong opener \"The Happening World\" to the future-primitive rhythms and stately piano flourishes \"Animal Lattice\", and the melancholic, deep-frozen synth sequences of \"Cheart\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mannequin","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50451015270731,"sku":"2205832","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Caroline_K_-_Now_Wait_For_Last_Year_bf9e0bd7_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727116896"},{"product_id":"exploded-view-1","title":"Exploded View","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition of 500 copies. Remastered from the original tapes by Rude 66, The Netherlands, 2014. This edition under exclusive license to Trumpett, 2014. 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They fuse industrial-tribal polyrhythms with minimalist synth basslines, drawing profound inspiration from avant-garde masters such as Esplendor Geometrico, Throbbing Gristle, Suicide, Einstürzende Neubauten, Can, Coil, Swans, Big Black, and Wolf Eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis record represents a new phase in Dame Area's discography. It's a big step up in terms of sound, composition and ideas. This record it's the perfect representation of what they have been playing live the last three years and what most people know them for. 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Despite this position, the group avoided dogma, cliché and propaganda, preferring to let their audience come to their own conclusions - their work was often ambiguous and directly critical of cynical power-politics of any colour - often irritating members of the traditional 'organised left'. In 1984 Bourbonese Qualk occupied a large empty building on the Old Kent Road in South London which they turned into a base for their activities and a co-operative for artists, musicians and writers as well as a centre for radical political activism - specifically as a co-ordinating centre for the 'Stop The City' anti-capitalist riots of 1984-1986. 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Their collaboration masterfully combines dark, atmospheric elements with driving electronic rhythms, drawing heavily from the worlds of classic horror and psychological thrillers. The result is a collection of soundscapes that are as eerie as they are captivating, creating an immersive and haunting listening experience. This album stands as an unconventional horror soundtrack for a film that never came to be—a tribute to the legendary Spanish filmmaker Jess Franco, known for his prolific work in the exploitation and horror genres. Born out of the quiet chaos of the pandemic, this project was originally intended to accompany a slasher film that was halted due to financial constraints. Despite the film’s cancellation, the duo pressed forward, turning the unfinished narrative into an imaginative auditory experience. The soundtrack will serve not only as a homage to Franco but also as a nod to Juan Mendez, better known by his alias Silent Servant, whose dark, minimalist electronic productions have left a deep mark on the underground music scene. Dellarge and Labret’s creative process is shaped by an eclectic array of inspirations, pulling from both literature and cinema. They’ve cited films such as Franco’s \"Paroxismus,\" \"Gritos,\" and \"Faceless\" as vital to their sonic direction, as well as the eerie black-and-white imagery of F.W. Murnau's \"Nosferatu.\" Additionally, the duo draws on the disturbing psychological tension of Stephen King’s \"Carrie\" and \"Misery,\" and the surreal dystopian world of Stanislaw Lem's \"Congreso de Futurología.\" The giallo horror aesthetics of Dario Argento's \"Deep Red\" also serve as a significant influence, merging surreal visuals with nerve-racking, visceral soundtracks—elements mirrored in Dellarge and Labret's own compositions. 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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. 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