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Kid606

Glitch / IDM / Breakcore / Hardcore Techno·Music·indie·United States
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Kid606 is the stage name of Miguel De Pedro, an electronic musician born in Caracas, Venezuela and raised in San Diego, California, who released his debut album at age 16 in 1998. He is known for glitch, IDM, breakcore, and hardcore techno, and founded the record label Tigerbeat6.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Released 'Down with the Scene' on Ipecac Recordings
  • Featured in Apple Music 'Essentials' playlist
  • Reviewed by Pitchfork and PopMatters as a respected experimental electronic figure
  • Released debut album at age 16 in 1998
  • Founded influential electronic label Tigerbeat6
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Q:Is Kid606 underrated?

Kid606 has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 23 out of 100. they have notable achievements including released 'down with the scene' on ipecac recordings.

Q:What genre is Kid606?

Kid606 works in Glitch / IDM / Breakcore / Hardcore Techno originating from United States (California). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Kid606 has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Glitch scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:Who are similar artists to Kid606?

Fans of Kid606 often also enjoy Prefuse 73, Squarepusher, Venetian Snares, Cex, Aphex Twin. These artists share common ground in the Glitch space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Kid606's approach to glitch / idm / breakcore / hardcore techno, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Kid606 more famous?

With a Gap Score of 23/100, Kid606's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage.

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