Xie Pepper

Xie Pepper is a Beijing-based duo formed by Tan Xu and Xiao Bo in the late 2000s. They work with experimental electronica and traditional Chinese folk elements, creating a sound that's both modern and rooted. Their debut album 'The Dream of the Red Chamber' came out in 2015, drawing from the classic Chinese novel of the same name.

Songs like 'It Was Told Me' and 'Growing From Pain' show their approach to blending electronic textures with folk instrumentation. They've followed that debut with albums including 'The Great Harmony' in 2017 and 'The Book of Changes' in 2019, continuing to explore that fusion.

Their live performances incorporate visual art alongside the music. While some listeners have questioned their use of traditional elements, they've kept working in that space without much compromise to their approach.