Record label • Electronica

Planet Mu

  • 1995Founded
  • LondonUnited Kingdom
  • 7Artists

Planet Mu is an English electronic music label run by Mike Paradinas, who also records as µ-Ziq. It began in 1995 as a subsidiary of Virgin before going fully independent, and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025.The label first released intelligent dance music, then moved through jungle and breakcore, grime, dubstep and footwork. Its roster includes µ-Ziq, Venetian Snares, Ital Tek, Jlin, FaltyDL and RP Boo, and Paradinas also issues his own work under aliases such as Kid Spatula. Planet Mu is known in the scene for giving early international releases to Chicago footwork producers and for steady output across experimental dance genres.

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About Planet Mu

Label facts
Founded1995
Based inLondon, United Kingdom
FoundersMike Paradinas
SoundElectronica
StatusActive

Planet Mu is an English electronic music label run by Mike Paradinas, who also records as µ-Ziq. It began in 1995 as a subsidiary of Virgin before going fully independent, and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025.

The label first released intelligent dance music, then moved through jungle and breakcore, grime, dubstep and footwork. Its roster includes µ-Ziq, Venetian Snares, Ital Tek, Jlin, FaltyDL and RP Boo, and Paradinas also issues his own work under aliases such as Kid Spatula. Planet Mu is known in the scene for giving early international releases to Chicago footwork producers and for steady output across experimental dance genres.

Artists on Planet Mu

Roster and regulars
  • µ-Ziq
  • Venetian Snares
  • Ital Tek
  • Jlin
  • FaltyDL
  • RP Boo
  • Kuedo

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Questions about Planet Mu

What genre is Planet Mu?

Planet Mu is best known for Electronica releases. The label has been releasing music since 1995.

Who founded Planet Mu?

Planet Mu was founded in 1995 by Mike Paradinas and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Who releases on Planet Mu?

Artists closely tied to Planet Mu include µ-Ziq, Venetian Snares, Ital Tek, Jlin, FaltyDL and RP Boo.

Where can I buy Planet Mu releases?

Releases are available on Beatport, on Bandcamp and through the label's own site.

Who are the biggest artists on Planet Mu?

Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Planet Mu are µ-Ziq (0 tracks), Venetian Snares (0 tracks), Ital Tek (0 tracks), Jlin (0 tracks) and FaltyDL (0 tracks).

Label information from the label's official channels (en.wikipedia.org, planet.mu, planetmu.bandcamp.com). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.