Classically-trained cellist Matthew Peters has been composing under the name Mad EP for over 20 years, released several critically acclaimed albums, and performed over 80 shows in 23 cities across the United States, Canada, and Europe.  Collaboration is a central pillar of Peters' work and his releases are full of appearances from hip-hop MCs the Shadow Huntaz, Vandell 'equivalANT' Harris, Area Filthy One; jazz trumpeter David Young, drummer Bryce Beverlin II, guitarist Nicholas Major; and his own improvisation consort - the Manhattan Gimp Project.  Additionally, he has composed for experimental theatre productions in Chicago and New York (including a sold-out residency at Collective:Unconscious with the Psychasthenia Society). 

His genre-bending show 'Tasty Cyanide Radio' on Sub.FM ran for 6 years and he has contributed countless guest DJ and live mixes for various radio shows and podcasts across the globe. He has provided remixes for such notable artists as Unique 3, Aspects, Dälek, End.user, Patric Catani, Wage of Sin, Puppetmastaz, Mochipet, Jason Forrest; and been featured as a cellist on tracks by Venetian Snares, DJ Vadim, and Leafcutter John.

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After a few years of dormancy, Peters has begun composing again with a particular interest in collaborating with dancers, choreographers, and filmmakers.