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Indie Rock Icons The Kooks Continue to Charm a Decade After Their Debut

The Kooks have cemented themselves as essential ‘landfill indie,’ surviving the test of time and following us from playlist to playlist.

by Valerie Osipov, 11 November 2019

The Drums' Jonathan Pierce on the Benefits of Being Pure at Heart

The Drums could never be accused of not making personal, intimate tracks, the latest album from Pierce, Brutalism, sees him connect with the music of his childhood.

by Bryan Grogan, 08 November 2019

Taylor Swift Will Headline the Singles’ Day Gala 2019

The pop singer would be joining famed Chinese musical acts like G.E.M. and Jackson Yee, of TF Boys fame.

by Bryan Grogan, 06 November 2019

Tickets Now On Sale to See Carly Rae Jepsen In Shanghai

We really, really, really, really, really, really like Carly Rae Jepsen.

by That's Shanghai, 18 October 2019

Thai Post Rock Band Inspirative Discuss Nostalgia and String Quartets

Initially a solo project, Inspirative became a fully fledged band in 2008 and have since gone on to gain a following around the world for their inspired post rock tracks.

by Bryan Grogan, 14 October 2019

We're Automatically in Love with Pop Singer Carly Rae Jepsen

Talking to Carly Rae Jepsen is like listening to one of her albums: warmth, sweetness, flashes of fun and genuineness throughout.

by Noelle Mateer, 11 October 2019

Penicillin Vocalist Zhang Zhexuan Talks TV Talent Shows and New Album

Having been crowned one of 'The Big Band's' hot five bands for the summer, Penicillin are one of the most hyped indie groups in the country right now.

by Bryan Grogan, 10 October 2019

Post Rock Band Zhaoze Talk About the Guqin and Live Performances

Guangdong band Zhaoze blend everything from psychedelia to post rock to traditional Chinese music to make songs and albums that are mesmerisingly beautiful.

by Bryan Grogan, 04 October 2019