About this episode
In this episode of the Sonic Groove Podcast, Adam X connects with fellow New Yorker Mike Parker, a visionary in the techno scene with nearly 40 years of experience in releasing music. Mike's experimental, minimalistic approach has consistently positioned him at the forefront of modern techno. Adam's chat with Mike delves into his mid-1990s work as part of Trybet with Aric Rist and his solo work on Defective Records. They discuss the start of his own Geophone Records and his evolving solo career into the 21st century, along with his releases and collaborations with iconic underground labels such as Tresor, Semantica, Prologue, Mote Evolver, and Sonic Groove. The conversation also covers Mike's early techno days living in Baltimore, his transition to Buffalo, New York, and his experiences growing up in the American techno scene. Additionally, they explore Mike's other daily persona as a visual artist and art teacher.