Dead J
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History
Dead J is a sound artists who is also known under the names Dead K and Disc J, who started in 2001 for the first time with experimental electronic music.
Shao Yanpeng (aka DEAD J) was born in 1981 in China. He is a key figure of the new generation of Chinese electronic music, main work under the alias of Dead J, and also he is one member of the 2 persons band Panda Twin. Shao Yanpeng has released works of various styles which can be found in many electronic music compilations. His debut album Mental Imagery was released in 2005 by Modern Sky Records, followed by Mental Magic in August, 2006. He has also composed for many theater projects.
In July 2005 his song Brain Melody is included in the Modern Sky iPod Shuffle Special Edition (VA).
Participated Festivals
Mini Midi Festival 2008 - May 1-3, 2008
Midi Music Festival 2007, May 2007
Discography
Albums
Psychedelic Elephant - 2008, November 16
Mental Magic - 2006
Mental Imagery - 2005
Compilations
Bye Bye Rock'N'Roll (VA) - 2006, November
Modern Sky iPod Shuffle Special Edition (VA) - 2005, July
V.A landscape 2 (VA) - 2005
Green pepper & cacti (VA) - 2004, December
Charming Playlist (VA) - 2004, September
W E V A (VA) - 2004
Landscape (VA) - 2003
- VA - The sound of silence project - 2005
- Further records include: "Flesh and pink milk", "charming playlist", "visit", "100 Mini Discs for cash" and three other.
Appearances in Podcasts
New Sounds of China Episode VI - 2008, June
Pissing On The Bamboo Curtain - 2007, November
Rock in China Radio Show 7 - 2006, November
- Dragonradio no. 043 - 2006
Further Information
Official pages
- Last.fm page
- Interview with Dead J by RockinChina.com
- Yaogun.com page
Downloads
- Download of Down with the IDM

