The Music Folder #18 Mike Paradinas

In the new episode of our podcast series The Music Folder, we are delighted to host Mike Paradinas, best known as μ-Ziq, a pioneering figure in electronic music and founder of Planet Mu, in conversation with semiotician Gabriele Marino.

Paradinas reflects on the concepts of the hardcore continuum, nostalgia and tradition, his early years in the breakbeat scene, and his collaborations with Aphex Twin and Luke Vibert. He also shares insights into the challenges of running an independent label today, from navigating the shifting landscape of digital music to balancing artistic vision with the realities of the industry.

This episode was realized in partnership with INNER_SPACES and San Fedele Musica. Interview by Gabriele Marino, 04/02/2025

The Music Folder is a talk series curated by Archivio Storico Ricordi, investigating the intersection of music, memory, and the arts.