Dead J

Dead J (real name Shao Yanpeng) is a pioneering Beijing-based electronic producer who’s been shaping China’s experimental electronic scene since the early 2000s. Known for blending glitchy IDM textures with subtle nods to traditional Chinese instrumentation, his work spans cinematic soundscapes (like his 2023 theatre soundtrack *To Live*) and hypnotic club-adjacent tracks. A veteran collaborator, he’s scored films, modern dance pieces, and even partnered with Peking Opera artists, while solo releases like *幻象 (Illusion)* showcase his knack for merging cerebral programming with emotional depth. When he’s not crafting intricate albums, you’ll find him manipulating modular synths in live sets that feel equally at home in underground venues and art galleries.

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