Floating Points is British electronic musician and neuroscientist Sam Shepherd from Manchester. He also has a monthly radio programme on NTS.live named Floating Points

Citing influences as varied as Theo Parrish, Dorothy Ashby and Stravinsky, Shepherd has been an accomplished pianist since the age of 16. The variety in influences is mirrored in the diversity of his productions that range from string quartet to gritty beats. As a DJ, mostly his sets sit between boogie & house.
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