While Modernsky Lab has closed down to the shock of Beijing’s creative community, the label behind the venue is still very much alive and kicking. And what better way to prove it than to organise a gig or two, or even an entire four-day festival, because why the hell not? This year’s Sound of the Xity is mainly focused on showcasing homegrown talent with almost a dozen Chinese bands already preparing to hit stages all over Beijing. Venues include DDC, School Bar, Yugong Yishan, Tango and Yue Space. There is hardly a better way to get familiar with Beijing's music scene and local tastes than this.