The one-man independent electronics team behind Schneider TM is Dirk Dresselhaus, a former rhythm-section member for several German indie rock bands. He stepped into the spotlight with a 1998 album recorded for City Slang. He followed in 2000 with a collaborative EP, Binokular, recorded with Kpt.Michi.Gan and highlighted by a cover of the Smiths There Is a Light That Never Goes Out titled The Light 3000.