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, best known for his work in acid techno, and his use of the Roland TB-303.[1]
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
As Kosmik Kommando
- 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
- 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
- Blue (1992)
- Innovation in the Dynamics of Acid (2001)
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
External links
Notes and References
- Book: Barr
, Tim
. 2000 . Techno: The Rough Guide . . 105-106 . 9781858284347.
- Web site: Mike Dred Biography, Songs, & Albums . Cooper . Sean . . 2023-07-22.
- Web site: Esign . Mike Dred - Artists Kozzmozz . 2024-11-18 . Mike Dred - Artists Kozzmozz . en.
- Web site: The most expensive dance floor records ever sold on Discogs Part 2 . Titmus . Stephen . . 2023-07-22 . 2019-02-19.
- Web site: www.hhv.de . Kosmik Kommando, The (Mike Dred) - Overmind . 2024-11-18 . hhv.de . en.
