Dead Horse Beats is a Canadian producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Montreal. His work sits within hip-hop and instrumental beat-making, with a sound described as combining moody, trembling soul and gospel elements with heavy rhythm sections.

He is active as a solo artist rather than as a group, and his profile is built around production and multi-instrument performance. A 2012 release titled Vespers brings him wider blog attention and helps establish his name in the instrumental hip-hop scene.

His music appears to circulate internationally, with listeners responding to its rhythm-led style. He also uses online platforms including Bandcamp, Facebook, SoundCloud and Twitter to present and distribute his work.