Zhao Ziyi

Zhao Ziyi (b. 2007, Beijing) is a Chinese sound artist, musician, and independent cultural producer whose practice embraces simplicity, vulnerability, and experimentation. Working across performance, recording, and grassroots cultural initiatives, he develops a sonic language merging minimal gestures with raw physical presence. In 2025, he released his debut album Sorry on Sub Jam and, with Yang Kuku, co-founded the duo Nichijo. Since 2023, Zhao has organized the annual You and Me Festival in Beijing, fostering experimental music communities. In 2024, he co-founded xiaozu, a venue for independent artistic exchange. His work reflects an uncompromising approach to sound and collective culture.