Floating Points is the moniker of Sam Shepherd, a British electronic musician, DJ, and composer celebrated for his genre-defying soundscapes that merge jazz, classical, ambient, and club music. Born in Manchester in 1986, Shepherd is not only classically trained in piano but also holds a PhD in neuroscience from University College London

Floating Points' music is renowned for its intricate fusion of electronic textures with live instrumentation. His compositions often explore the interplay between improvisation and structure, drawing inspiration from artists like Claude Debussy, Olivier Messiaen, and Bill Evans . His DJ sets are equally eclectic, seamlessly blending genres from spiritual jazz to techno.