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Mike Paradinas is µ-Ziq, pronounced, simply, “music”. He has released music under various appellations, among them “Jake Slazenger” “Kid Spatula” “Gary Moscheles”, “Tusken Raiders” and “Rude Ass Tinker”, and under his primary moniker as µ-Ziq has collaborated with one of the most visible leaders of the modern movement, Richard D. James (Aphex Twin) on the album Mike & Rich - Expert Knob Twiddlers.

µ-Ziq also owns and runs the electronic label Planet µ, which hosts a number of artists. Paradinas shows an uncanny knack at spotting the most innovative and interesting electronic acts from around the world, signing new talents such as Venetian Snares, Vex’d and Chevron. These days the label is moving in a dubstep direction and has arranged a cd from Radio 1 DJ Mary Anne “Flower” Hobbes

Planet µ soars to new heights, and many argue that it has taken Warp’s place in the drivers seat in terms of innovation and forward-thinking in electronic music. The label has taken a darker turn, with the rising popularity of , and .

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  • Spo_0n

    Weakling Paradinas <3

    17 Jun 9:51pm Reply
  • m-saIami

    It's all about Monj2

    17 Jun 9:35pm Reply
  • prydrm

    The EP is just beautiful, classic µ-Ziq!

    2 Jun 2:48pm Reply
  • ffg

    Love the new EP.

    28 May 12:18pm Reply
  • no-thanks

    Yep, loving this new stuff. Looking forward to the album.

    24 May 11:58pm Reply
  • anal_tribunal

    New EP is gorgeous. Especially the first two songs Ritm and XT.

    22 May 7:15pm Reply
  • m-saIami

    There's a real Kuedo influence on recent stuff

    22 May 7:56am Reply
  • Lysandr

    I'm a little late on this, but Somerset Avenue is amazing. Beautiful, atmospheric, old school goodness.

    11 May 2:25pm Reply
  • m-saIami

    Just listened to the previexs of the new EP, it sounds definitely cool, really liked New Bimple

    7 May 10:10pm Reply
  • luizbarbato

    BoC announcing new record, and now µ-Ziq too :')

    2 May 7:16pm Reply
  • honicz

    really like the new direction on xtep and chewed corners:)

    30 Apr 4:21pm Reply
  • mila-fm

    "The Fear" is great!

    18 Apr 9:43am Reply
  • acclamationsun

    µ-Ziq is like the man with the jelly in one hand and the peanut paste in the other. He said alright here is industrial and here is techno, watch me make some of the world's most beautiful melodies.

    21 Mar 5:54pm Reply
  • acclamationsun

    Thank you sir for the new release. It sounds wonderful.

    21 Mar 5:53pm Reply
  • iMurk

    The first half of Somerset Avenue definitely appeals to me more. Very good overall though.

    7 Mar 11:49am Reply
  • madrfadr

    Can say that the new album really impressed me.

    26 Feb 11:39pm Reply
  • Yeah_Brah

    Can't say that the new album really impressed me.

    25 Feb 2:22pm Reply
  • James_Hartley

    ...and out of stock pretty much the moment I'm aware it exists.

    22 Feb 10:58pm Reply
  • acclamationsun

    So the new record is limited to 300 copies vinyl only and it's not for sale by MP3? That is going to make people take their clothes off in frustration. Will somebody please explain

    13 Feb 5:16pm Reply
  • storm2k8

    eargasmic music

    21 Jan 1:51pm Reply
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