Mikkei Redemption
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Mikkei Redemption is a hardcore punk
guitarist. He plays in and is the primary writer for both Future Primitive
and California Redemption
, and was also in Mute.
in History from CSUN. He is also involved in producing records for LTE Records. Mikkei is an active supporter of a vegan, straight edge
lifestyle.
Mikkei is currently in a serious relationship with Shauna Shelton.
. After taking lessons on a rented guitar, he got his first guitar for Christmas in 1997.
After playing in several garage band
s, Mikkei joined what would be his first significant band in 1999. During his time with the band, called Mute, Mikkei explored the guitar and began feeling out his musical style. After two years in Mute, Mikkei quit, citing lack of meaning and conflicts in musical creativity.
It was also during this time that Mikkei began to study classical guitar
and composition at Moorpark College
.
A few years later Mikkei founded California Redemption
with former members of Mute. With this band, Mikkei would record his first studio album and finally fully exercise his musical creativity. As California Redemption toured and released albums, Mikkei formed side band, Future Primitive
with friend, Ryan Power.
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
guitarist. He plays in and is the primary writer for both Future Primitive
Future Primitive (band)
Future Primitive is a melodic hardcore Straight Edge band from Southern California. The band was established in 2005. Their first release, entitled "Expression Sessions", is a forceful seven song EP which includes a cover of an unreleased Inside Out song, featuring Vic DiCara as a guest guitarist...
and California Redemption
California Redemption
California Redemption is a hardcore punk band from Thousand Oaks, California, a part of the Nardcore community, and a "major player" in the Ventura County Music scene....
, and was also in Mute.
Biography
Mikkei lives in Southern California and grew up in [Thousand Oaks, California|Thousand Oaks]. He holds a BABachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in History from CSUN. He is also involved in producing records for LTE Records. Mikkei is an active supporter of a vegan, straight edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a...
lifestyle.
Mikkei is currently in a serious relationship with Shauna Shelton.
Music
Mikkei first started to learn to play the guitar in 1996 when he was a Freshman at Thousand Oaks High SchoolThousand Oaks High School
Thousand Oaks High School is a high school established in 1962 and located in Thousand Oaks, California. It is a California Distinguished School, and offers curriculum at all levels for Thousand Oaks students. The mascot is the lancer...
. After taking lessons on a rented guitar, he got his first guitar for Christmas in 1997.
After playing in several garage band
Garage band
The term garage band can refer to:* A band that performs garage rock* GarageBand, audio production software published by Apple Inc.* GarageBand.com, a website that helps publicize emerging bands...
s, Mikkei joined what would be his first significant band in 1999. During his time with the band, called Mute, Mikkei explored the guitar and began feeling out his musical style. After two years in Mute, Mikkei quit, citing lack of meaning and conflicts in musical creativity.
It was also during this time that Mikkei began to study classical guitar
Classical guitar
The classical guitar is a 6-stringed plucked string instrument from the family of instruments called chordophones...
and composition at Moorpark College
Moorpark College
Moorpark College is a California state college located on a property reclining on a hill in Moorpark, a town in Ventura County, California. It was established in 1967 and as of 2006, had an enrollment of 16,580 students and 175 full-time faculty members....
.
A few years later Mikkei founded California Redemption
California Redemption
California Redemption is a hardcore punk band from Thousand Oaks, California, a part of the Nardcore community, and a "major player" in the Ventura County Music scene....
with former members of Mute. With this band, Mikkei would record his first studio album and finally fully exercise his musical creativity. As California Redemption toured and released albums, Mikkei formed side band, Future Primitive
Future Primitive (band)
Future Primitive is a melodic hardcore Straight Edge band from Southern California. The band was established in 2005. Their first release, entitled "Expression Sessions", is a forceful seven song EP which includes a cover of an unreleased Inside Out song, featuring Vic DiCara as a guest guitarist...
with friend, Ryan Power.
Selected discography
| Year | Artist | Album Title | Label | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Mute | Cooler Than Eight-Tracks | Independent Release | EP | |
| 2004 | California Redemption California Redemption California Redemption is a hardcore punk band from Thousand Oaks, California, a part of the Nardcore community, and a "major player" in the Ventura County Music scene.... |
This Time It's For Money | LTE Records | LP | |
| 2005 | Future Primitive Future Primitive (band) Future Primitive is a melodic hardcore Straight Edge band from Southern California. The band was established in 2005. Their first release, entitled "Expression Sessions", is a forceful seven song EP which includes a cover of an unreleased Inside Out song, featuring Vic DiCara as a guest guitarist... |
Expression Sessions | Independent Release | EP | |
| 2005 | Ill Repute Ill Repute Ill Repute is an American hardcore punk band from Oxnard, California, formed in 1981. They are noted for popularizing the "Nardcore" sound in the mid-1980s hardcore punk scene, and recorded for Mystic Records.... |
Live | LTE Records | California Redemption bonus track | |
| 2005 | California Redemption California Redemption California Redemption is a hardcore punk band from Thousand Oaks, California, a part of the Nardcore community, and a "major player" in the Ventura County Music scene.... |
Demo 2005 | Independent Release | EP | |
| 2006 | California Redemption California Redemption California Redemption is a hardcore punk band from Thousand Oaks, California, a part of the Nardcore community, and a "major player" in the Ventura County Music scene.... |
California Redemption/Start The Panic Split | LTE Records | Split EP | |
| 2007 | California Redemption California Redemption California Redemption is a hardcore punk band from Thousand Oaks, California, a part of the Nardcore community, and a "major player" in the Ventura County Music scene.... |
Do Not Resuscitate | Dead Lamb Records | 7" EP | |