Sylvian Wang (born Yubo Wang, but also known as Hollow Shadow) was born in Inner Mongolia of Northern China, but has moved around frequently since his teen years. Sensitive and nostalgic, he has described feeling as though there is a veil separating him from the world around him, with music being “the only thing that helps him to connect with others.” This sense of yearning is apparent in his music, and is also the driving force for his creative expression. Untethered to any one scene or academic pursuit, Sylvian has sought inspiration from a variety of contexts, and is always striving to learn, adapt, and evolve.