FAQ


what is mannequin oddio?:

mannequin oddio media is a small, grassroots music and art co-operative whose mission is to give refuge to artists (and enjoyers of avant-garde music) who do not want to contribute to a mainstream of thoughtlessly cruel and negative behavior.


how long has mannequin oddio been around?:

we originally started out on mp3.com somewhere around november 2000 as dieiatra etc. where we released two compilation CDs ('in darkness my heart was won' & 'dancing upon the heads of serpents'). dieiatra etc. essentially acted as the audio arm of the long-running on-line underground gothic-industrial-art community called the darker day collective (the DDC, as it eventually came to be known). we eventually moved our projects from mp3.com to the superior, but less commercial, on-line services provided by ampcast in late-2001. there we released two more compilations, 'voices & machines' and 'electro static amplification'. these were soon followed by full-length releases from anaphylaxis, mayfairgrin, and electrorock.


will mannequin oddio still be releasing CDs through ampcast?:

yes, but not exclusively. remix albums, compilations, and specialty releases will still be released through the ampcast.com system.

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do mannequin oddio artists hold any political, social, or theological beliefs?:

all of the artists on the mannequin oddio media roster subscribe to a form of spirituality. beyond that claim, their personal spiritual beliefs are just that: personal. we believe that there is no way to gauge anyone's spiritual status (or lack there of). as far as socio-political positions, that too is personal and transient. however, many of the artists are enviromentally-conscious vegetarians.


i'm a recording artist. what kind of artists does mannequin oddio seek?:

we prefer humble, sincere, yet serious artists creating spiritually-relevent music that is unique, positive, and challenging. we want musicians that are consistantly striving to refine his or her art.


do you accept demo recordings for consideration?

yes. we'll never turn down free music! we prefer CDs mailed to us or you can direct us to an mp3 web-site. if one of us doesn't get back to you right away, don't fret. we are most likely really, really busy. we answer all of our mail... eventually. please mail all submissions to: 6901 marlowe rd. box # 619 richmond, VA 23225