Mike Dred Explained

Mike Dred
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:Michael Cullen
Alias:The Kosmik Kommando
Chimera
Birth Place:Lowestoft, England
Origin:Suffolk, England
Genre:Acid techno
Occupation:DJ, producer, sound engineer
Instrument:Roland TB-303
Years Active:1983–present
Label:Machine Codes
Rephlex Records
R&S Records
Associated Acts:Universal Indicator

Michael Cullen (born 1967 near Lowestoft, England), aka Mike Dred, is a British experimental techno DJ, producer, and sound engineer. He has been a leading DJ since 1983, a producer since 1988, a sound designer since 1992, and is considered an important figure in the development of acid techno and innovative use of the Roland TB-303.[1]

He is also known as the Kosmik Kommando, Chimera, and Judge Dred.[2] He was the first artist other than Richard D. James to release a project on Rephlex Records. His clear vinyl "Kosmik Kommando EP" was the third release and was given the catalogue number CAT007 because of his interest in James Bond. He also was a member of the Universal Indicator group, whose releases on Rephlex are among the most collectible recordings in the history of techno music.[3]

Mike Dred established the Machine Codes record label in 1990, and also recorded for R&S Records and R&S Records offshoot Diatomyc from 1992 to 1997.[2] From 1994 to 1999, he collaborated extensively with electro-acoustic artist Peter Green and also produced a one-off collaboration with techno producer Dr. Fernando. In 2012, he recorded the Overmind LP for De:Tuned in Antwerp and has contributed to both sought-after De:Tuned Box Set compilations.

Discography

As Kosmik Kommando

As Mike Dred

As Universal Indicator

As Chimera

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Barr , Tim . 2000 . Techno: The Rough Guide . . 105-106 . 9781858284347.
  2. Web site: Mike Dred Biography, Songs, & Albums . Cooper . Sean . . 2023-07-22.
  3. Web site: The most expensive dance floor records ever sold on Discogs Part 2 . Titmus . Stephen . . 2023-07-22 . 2019-02-19.