Mike Degen is owner/producer of Stimulant Sound Recording and a member of Dirty Halos. Though versed in many styles, the music he most loves to make combines crazy electronica & vintage funk with quality pop songwriting. Live performance and music for picture are two ways the music meets the world. A recent example is a licence to ESPN2 (Cold Pizza). His songs have been spun by Deep Dish, Danny Tenaglia, Pete Tong & Sasha.
Dirty Halos is a band that creates funky music for angels and boogie monsters alike. Their mix of funk, futuristic electronica and tasty rock licks lifts the spirit and begs you to get down, Vocalist Wes, producer/drummer Mike, guitarist Joe and bassist Matt create fresh music by how they blend influences (Prince, Basement Jaxx, Outkast).
Live, Mike rocks on electronic drums and Wes is the spark plug that ignites the spot while Joe and Matt elevate the sound with fiery riffs. They have performed at NYC venues such as Joe's Pub, Limelight and CBGB's.