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DJ and Vinyl Collector Endy Chen Gives Us the Lowdown on City Pop

City pop music began as the Japanese answer to new wave in the late 1970s, but has since expanded throughout Asia, and the World.

by Bryan Grogan, 30 July 2019

Eating Music Give Us the Lowdown On Their Musical Boot Camp

It's gearing up to be a big couple of months for Shanghai-based independent record label Eating Music.

by Nomvelo Chalumbira, 26 July 2019

The Wedding Present Talk C86 Indie Scene and Upcoming China Tour

Legendary British band The Wedding Present are coming to China for the first time this weekend.

by Bryan Grogan, 08 July 2019

Merrie Records' COO Zhao Yue On Founding an Independent Label in China

We caught up with Merrie Records’ COO Zhao Yue to talk about what we can expect from the new label in 2019.

by Bryan Grogan, 08 July 2019

This Music Video Is an Ode to Anyone Who’s Ever Fallen in Love with China

We recently caught up with the man behind the project to chat about his newest song and the challenges of creating music that bridges cultures.

by Matthew Bossons, 01 July 2019

Run Run Run Chat Guiyang Life, the Erhu and Beijing Noise

Guitarist Xiao Dou, of the Beijing-based duo, discusses his musical influences and their new album 'Hoon.'

by Bryan Grogan, 28 June 2019

Beijing Rapper Bloodz Boi Bares His Bones

Bloodz Boi is a name you will certainly be hearing more of. Here he tells us his thoughts on China’s underground rap scene, his favorite type of music and more.

by Bryan Grogan, 18 June 2019

Pool of Light Talks Drone Music and Chinese Solar Movements

Russian musical act Pool of Light seems draped in a veil of mystery.

by Bryan Grogan, 10 June 2019

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