Mannequin Records: Monuments- Age

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 synthesized 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 synchronization of the percussions, at the TKS Studio in Torino.

From 1987 onwards, they focused exclusively on music for theater, radio and independent film, writing scores for the opening sequences of programs 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!

Listen and order here.

Posted on November 15th, 2013 under Releases, ,

Weyrd Son Records: Linea Aspera- II EP

Linea Aspera - IIOriginally released on cassette, this vinyl reissue of Linea Aspera’s last EP is a must have for minimal synth and darkwave enthusiasts.

The three tracks featured on this EP are wonderful synth-pop/noise/industrial pearls that translate perfectly the aesthetic of the London duo consisted of Alison Lewis and Ryan Ambridge; powerful lyrics and sexy vocals added to strong and infectious dronelike synths at their best that have a very high 80′s-feel. Linea Aspera’s music is very emotional and highly recommended for anyone who has learned that the darkness is their friend and who relish it’s cold embrace.

This collection comes in a single-sided clear vinyl with artwork printed on PVC sleeve and tracing paper insert.

Limited to 300 hand-numbered copies.

Listen and order on Weyrd Son Records‘s bandcamp.

Posted on November 12th, 2013 under Releases, ,

Weyrd Son Records: Mushy/Meddicine split

Initially this Mushy/Meddicine split saw its release last year on tape through Meddicine‘s own label SixSixSixties Records. Both sides have a similar hypnotizing quality that is bound to intrigue anyone, yet are very different at the same time.

Hailing from Italy, Mushy is like a siren; you know deep down that giving in to her seductive chanting will take you to a dark place, but you submit yourself nonetheless.

Meddicine is a different kind of enchantress. Her music is overwhelming in a harsher, more straightforward way, seducing by pulsating sound and noise rather than vocals. In other words, this vinyl reissue offers a great combination of psychedelic synths and noise that will leave no one unimpressed.

Listen and order on Weyrd Son Records‘s bandcamp

Posted on September 9th, 2013 under Releases, , ,

Gooiland Elektro: Popsimonova 12 inch

Popsimonova is the new upcoming queen of cold electro (wave) … her tracks are cold but with lots of energy… intelligent constructed tracks to make you move but also to make you take a step back and let the music work on you in different ways… this is what they call electro beyond the former Iron Curtain… and this is what we move to on any good electro party…

Listen on Gooiland Elektro

Order on Enfant Terrible

Posted on September 3rd, 2013 under Releases, , ,

aufnahme+wiedergabe: Modern Movement- The Compilation

Limited to 400 hand numbered copies.   47 beautiful portraits of Modern Movement’s finest creatives – musicians and artists – captured by London’s magnificent Tom Kavanagh in Berlin. The Modern Movement book is also accompanied by an 18-track CD compilation of artists in the publication – curated and produced by Jen Ellerson and aufnahme+wiedergabe.

Listen on aufnahme+wiedergabe’s bandcamp

Order on aufnahme+wiedergabe’s shop

a+w MM: The Modern Movement Book + CD
limited to 400 handnumbered copies:
www.aufnahmeundwiedergabe.de/modernmovement 

47 beautiful portraits of Modern Movement’s finest creatives – musicians and artists – captured by London’s magnificent Tom Kavanagh in Berlin. The Modern Movement book is also accompanied by an 18-track CD compilation of artists in the publication – curated and produced by Jen Ellerson and aufnahme+wiedergabe.

Posted on August 22nd, 2013 under Releases, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,