Michael Cullen (born 1967 near Lowestoft, England), aka Mike Dred, is a British experimental techno DJ, producer, and sound engineer, best known for his work in acid techno, and his use of the Roland TB-303.[1]
Mike Dred | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Cullen |
| Also known as | The Kosmik Kommando Chimera |
| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) Lowestoft, England |
| Origin | Suffolk, England |
| Genres | Acid techno |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, producer, sound engineer |
| Instrument | Roland TB-303 |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Labels | Machine Codes Rephlex Records R&S Records |
He is also known as the Kosmik Kommando, Chimera, and Judge Dred.[2] He released his first record through Rephlex Records, and his third release, Kosmik Kommando EP, was given the catalogue number CAT007 because of his interest in James Bond.[3]He also was a member of the Universal Indicator group, who released several techno recordings under Rephlex[4]
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 De:Tuned Box Set compilations.[5]
Discography
editAs Kosmik Kommando
edit- Kosmik Kommando ep (Rephlex Records, CAT007) EP (vinyl) 1992
- Freaquenseize (Rephlex Records, CAT010) 2XLP, 2XCD 1993
- Universal Indicator Yellow (1993)
- Universal Indicator 5 (Ultra-Violet) 1992 / 2000
- Analogue Android (2011)
As Mike Dred
edit- Rock The People EP (Machine Codes) 1990
- Fu Chin Ra EP (Machine Codes, CODE A) 1993
- Kosmik KonundrumsEP (Machine Codes, CODE B) 1994
- CODE C EP. (Machine Codes, CODE C) 1994
- Beyond The Box EP (with Peter Green) (Machine Codes CODE D) 1995
- EPNOM BYMON EP (with Peter Green) (Machine Codes CODE E) 1996
- DJ Mike Dred - 98K Live (Rephlex Records, CAT069) EP (vinyl)
- Mike Dred & Peter Green - Virtual Farmer (Rephlex Records, CAT070)
As Universal Indicator
edit- Blue (1992)
- Innovation in the Dynamics of Acid (2001)
As Chimera
edit- Untitled 4 Track White Label (Rephlex Records, 1993)
- Valley of the Spirits / The Future is Upon US (Rephlex Records) 1993
- Valley of the Spirits (Rephlex Records, CAT012)CDLP 1993
- Out of the Valley EP (Machine Codes. CHIME 2T. 1996)
- Shen Circuits (Veil of the Spirits) EP. (Machine Codes, CODE 1110) Digital Release 2016
- Cabeus EP. (Machine Codes CODE 1111) Digital Release 2017
- Fireside Phoenix EP. (Machine Codes CODE x10) Digital Release 2017
References
edit- ^ Barr, Tim (2000). Techno: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. p. 105-106. ISBN 9781858284347.
- ^ a b Cooper, Sean. "Mike Dred Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Esign. "Mike Dred - Artists | Kozzmozz". Mike Dred - Artists | Kozzmozz. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ Titmus, Stephen (19 February 2019). "The most expensive dance floor records ever sold on Discogs Part 2". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ www.hhv.de. "Kosmik Kommando, The (Mike Dred) - Overmind". hhv.de. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
