UNXIGNED: “Violent Divinity is Siteng’s elegy to the soul.”
Siteng is interdisciplinary artist who seamlessly blends avant-garde electronica with emotive art pop, crafting music that is as innovative as it is soul-stirring. This Chinese-born, London-based singer-songwriter and producer infuses Eastern sensibilities into ambient electronic soundscapes, pushing the boundaries of experimental pop.
Siteng's debut EP Violent Divinity established her signature sound - a fusion of atmospheric electronica, theatrical vocals, and introspective lyrics. Exploring themes of feminine psyche, nature, and violence, the EP garnered critical acclaim from UNXIGNED, Illustrate Magazine, and Tunite Music, brought to life through an immersive London exhibition.
Defying the "good Asian kid" trajectory, Siteng forged her own path in electronic music. Self-taught and fiercely independent, she draws inspiration from Björk's sonic adventurousness, Kate Bush's vivid theatricality, and Eastern influences. Her journey from Shanghai to London culminated in an MA with Distinction in Performance Making from Goldsmiths, University of London, enriching her music with literary depth and narrative prowess.
Recognised as a rising talent, Siteng has been selected for Roundhouse's OnTrack and Sound and Music's In Motion artist programmes. As a NextGen Fund recipient, Siteng's experimental bilingual songwriting in "Broken (Home Is My Prison)" earned a nomination in the Lyricist category at the 2024 Youth Music Awards.
Projects
- Violent Divinity – EP (2024)A 5-track concept art pop EP supported by Youth Music NextGen Fund and Wired4Music Generate Fund, blending atmospheric electronic soundscapes with themes of resilience and Eastern heritage. Track ''Broken (Home Is My Prison)'' was nominated for the Youth Music Awards, recognised for its poignant bilingual storytelling
Work history
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Front of HouseLightroom
London, United KingdomPart Time
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Music ProducerSelf Emploeyd
London, United KingdomFreelance
• Regular professional studio work in Hackney since Mar 2023.
• Released debut EP ''Violent Divinity'', with track ''Broken (Home Is My Prison)'' nominated for the 2024 Youth Music Awards Lyricist Award. Praised by UNXIGNED, Illustrate Magazine, British Asian Collective, and Tunite Music.
• Supported by Youth Music NextGen Fund and Wired4Music Generate Fund. Selected as one of ten from 300+ artists for Sound and Music's In Motion Composer Development Programme.
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Skills
- Music Production
- Music Composition
- Sound Engineering
- Events Production
- Project Management
Education
Master of Arts with Distinction in Performance MakingGoldsmiths, University of London
- London, United Kingdom
Relevant Coursework: Sound Design, Composition, Audiovisual Technology
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Bachelor of Arts in English LiteratureShanghai International Studies University
- Shanghai, China
Honours Graduate
Awards
Youth Music Awards – Lyricist Award NominationYouth Music
Song 'Broken (Home Is My Prison)' nominated for the Lyricist category, selected from over 400 artists for its exceptional bilingual storytelling