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'''Michael Cullen''' (born 1967 near [[Lowestoft]], England), aka '''Mike Dred''', is a British [[experimental techno]] [[Disc jockey|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]].<ref name=barr>
'''Michael Cullen''' (born 1967 near [[Lowestoft]], England), aka '''Mike Dred''', is a British [[experimental techno]] [[Disc jockey|DJ]], producer, and sound engineer, best known in development of [[acid techno]] and innovative use of the [[Roland TB-303]].<ref name=barr>
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Mike Dred
Birth nameMichael Cullen
Also known asThe Kosmik Kommando
Chimera
Born1967 (age 56–57)
Lowestoft, England
OriginSuffolk, England
GenresAcid techno
Occupation(s)DJ, producer, sound engineer
InstrumentRoland TB-303
Years active1983–present
LabelsMachine Codes
Rephlex Records
R&S Records

Michael Cullen (born 1967 near Lowestoft, England), aka Mike Dred, is a British experimental techno DJ, producer, and sound engineer, best known in 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.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]

Discography

As Kosmik Kommando

As Mike Dred

  • 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

As Chimera

  • 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

  1. ^ Barr, Tim (2000). Techno: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. p. 105-106. ISBN 9781858284347.
  2. ^ a b Cooper, Sean. "Mike Dred Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  3. ^ Titmus, Stephen (19 February 2019). "The most expensive dance floor records ever sold on Discogs Part 2". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
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