Taken from the arcane Taoist term for 'refined energy' or 'depth', Shen is Noah Pred's outlet for low-tempo explorations of forward-thinking computer music. Drawing inspiration from geomancy and botanical architecture, Shen dives deep into forward-thinking electronic dub and downtempo. His music takes advantage of cutting-edge digital technologies while retaining an analog warmth and character through exquisite chords, textures, and atmospheres.

Aimed equally at the public thrill of the dancefloor and the internal transcendence of headphones, ‘Outlines’ evolves over 14 tracks while carrying a passionate sense of depth and restraint, seeking tension through minimalist structure and delicate sound design. The album is kinetic and fully functional for dancefloor DJs, while presenting strong melodic sensibilities and textural ambience for a rich home listening experience.