µ-Ziq

The Profile

µ‑Ziq is the recording alias of British electronic musician Michael “Mike” Paradinas, founder of the Planet Mu label. Active since the early 1990s, he is a key figure in IDM, known for influential albums such as Tango n’ Vectif, Bluff Limbo, Lunatic Harness and Royal Astronomy.

Stage name of Michael “Mike” Paradinas; British; founder of Planet Mu; active since the early 1990s; major figure in IDM with a long-running discography.

One review tackles Chewed Corners through surreal, chemistry-laced metaphors, framing µ‑Ziq’s IDM as wavering between excitement and calm. Vintage synthesizers and hypnagogic vibes are emphasized. The tone is playful and eccentric. Overall sentiment: mixed (3/5).