Manic Static

Manic Static is an American independent record label and online mail-order shop run by Philip Lesicko. It operates primarily as a DIY imprint, issuing limited-run cassettes, 12-inch and double LPs, 7-inch singles, and associated merchandise such as T-shirts, hats, and record stabilizers. The label's catalog is numbered in a continuous series (for example MS076, MS079, MS081, MS083, MS084, MS085, MS087, MS088, and MS089), which is typical of small independent labels that document each release in sequence. The label's web store functions as both a label shop and a curated distro, carrying its own releases alongside items from affiliated artists and imprints. Visible catalog entries include Chalk Cross, Dustin James, Madeleine Aguilar, Glow in the Dark Flowers, Waveless, Teevee., Kijani Eshe, Wednesday, Jeremy Freeze, and The Funs. Formats span cassette (CS/C12/C22/C32/C42), 12-inch LP, double LP, and 7-inch vinyl, with prices generally in the low-to-mid double digits in US dollars. Manic Static also sells branded merchandise, including a "SMILEZ" T-shirt, a 7-inch bundle, and items tied to specific releases such as the Electro Spiral Sound record stabilizer, snapback hat, and T-shirt. The store uses pre-order and sold-out states, indicating small pressing runs and demand that can exceed supply. The label's aesthetic and roster suggest a focus on experimental, noise, punk, and independent music rather than mainstream commercial genres. Ownership is closely held: public metadata describes Manic Static simply as an American record label run by Philip Lesicko. No parent company, corporate group, or stock listing is indicated. The label's primary public presence is its official website, which doubles as its storefront.

Manic Static is an American independent record label run by Philip Lesicko. Public metadata describes it simply as an American record label run by Philip Lesicko, and its official website serves as both label page and storefront. The label issues a numbered catalog of limited-run physical releases, primarily cassettes and vinyl, alongside branded merchandise. The catalog numbering visible on the official site runs through at least MS089, indicating a long-running series of releases. Entries include Chalk Cross (MS089), Dustin James (MS088, MS077, MS076), Madeleine Aguilar (MS087), Glow in the Dark Flowers (MS085), Waveless (MS084), Teevee. (MS083), Kijani Eshe (MS081), Wednesday (MS079), and The Funs (MS055). Formats include cassette (CS, C12, C22, C32, C42), 12-inch LP, double LP, and 7-inch vinyl. Beyond music, Manic Static sells merchandise tied to its roster and to affiliated projects, including T-shirts, snapback hats, beanies, and a record stabilizer. The store marks items as pre-order or sold out, reflecting small pressing quantities. The label's roster and presentation suggest a focus on experimental, noise, punk, and independent music. No parent company, corporate group, or stock listing is indicated in the available evidence. The label appears to operate independently under the direction of Philip Lesicko.

• Manic Static is described in public metadata as an American record label run by Philip Lesicko.

• The label's numbered catalog is visible on its official site through at least MS089 (Chalk Cross 12" LP).

DIY independent record label and mail-order shop focused on limited-run experimental, noise, punk, and independent music releases and merchandise.

• Chalk Cross - "Chalk Cross" 12" LP (MS089)

• Dustin James - "Paper Star" CS (MS088)

• Madeleine Aguilar - "We're Never Not Moving in Space" 12" Dbl LP (MS087)

• Glow in the Dark Flowers - "Refuseniks at the Museum" CS (MS085)

• Waveless - "Sugartree" 12" LP (MS084)

• Teevee. - "The Sweats" (MS083)

• Kijani Eshe - "St. Louis Is for Lovers" C22 (MS081 / Fuck the Hype 002)

• Wednesday - "Wednesday" C12 (MS079)

• Dustin James - "Linear Recurrence" C42 (MS077)

• Jeremy Freeze - "Breaking the Skin" C32 (MS076)

• The Funs - "My Survival" Dbl LP Black (MS055)

• Manic Static "Smilez" T-shirt

• Manic Static 7" bundle

• Electro Spiral Sound record stabilizer

• Electro Spiral Sound snapback hat

• Glow in the Dark Flowers - "Tattoo Sun" snapback hat

• Glow in the Dark Flowers - "Tattoo Sun" beanie

• Glow in the Dark Flowers - "Tattoo Sun" T-shirt black

• Glow in the Dark Flowers - "Flame Flower" T-shirt black

• Glow in the Dark Flowers - "Flame Flower" T-shirt white

• Chalk Cross / Blue Earth Sound poster

• PXM - "Live at Patient Info" CS

1. 1MANIC STATICmanicstatic.com
2. 2Manic Staticwikidata.org