Man Mantis is a DJ, producer and multimedia artist living in Madison, Wisconsin, where he’s spent the last several years establishing himself as a major presence in the local music scene. Since the release of his first album, Dawn of the Def, he has continuously polished his unique sound, which seamlessly blends the soulful, organic feel of samples with glistening synthesizers and crisp drums.
On top of producing dozens of tracks for a number of regional acts, playing in two bands and silk-screening his own apparel, he recently released his first full-length solo album through World Around: the highly-anticipated Cities Without Houses.
Man Mantis
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Cities Without Houses
Released exclusively on World Around Records, Cities Without Houses is the follow up to Man Mantis's well-regarded Sea Ambulance EP, and is filled with the same kind of druggy, highly orchestrated sonic landscapes that made its predecessor so intriguing. Produced, mixed and mastered entirely by ...
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Sea Ambulance EP
Showcasing Man Mantis' highly stylized, ultra-modern sound, the Sea Ambulance EP is a seductive and psychedelic blend of shimmering synthesizers and expertly-manipulated samples. Meant as a precursor and companion piece to his forthcoming full-length opus Cities Without Houses, this collection includes select advance tracks, b-sides and ...
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The Best of Man Mantis
A hand-picked collection of some of Man Mantis' favorite tracks from the past six years, featuring guest appearances from a diverse assembly of artists.
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Dawn of the Def
First released in April of 2005 on the now-defunct Loretta Records imprint, Dawn of the Def was Man Mantis' solo debut, presented as the original score to the fictitious film of the same name. A dark, seamless tapestry of soulful samples, World Around Records is proud ...
