Michael Paradinas, known professionally as μ-Ziq (pronounced "music"), is a pioneering English electronic musician and founder of the influential label Planet Mu. Emerging in the early 1990s, he became a key figure in the Intelligent Dance Music (IDM) scene, blending experimentalism with accessible melodies and rhythms. His 1997 album, *Lunatic Harness*, is acclaimed for defining the drill 'n' bass subgenre, selling over 100,000 copies. Under Planet Mu, Paradinas has championed diverse electronic genres, including juke and footwork, solidifying his reputation as an innovator in the electronic music landscape. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Paradinas?utm_source=openai))