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5 New Chinese Music Labels We're Hyped for in 2020

We’re excited to see what 2020 has in store for these five labels.

by Bryan Grogan, 06 January 2020

LISTEN: Merrie Records Go For Diversity On First 3 Releases

The first three albums announced to be released through Merrie Records refuse to follow a set course.

by Bryan Grogan, 20 May 2019

Turning the Tables: A Look Inside China's Vinyl Culture

The last decade has seen a total resurgence of vinyl culture in the West, but records have taken a different track here in China.

by Sarah Forman, 13 April 2019

Avant-Garde Label Maybe Noise Pushes Boundaries in Beijing

"It's supplement to other labels. It brings new energy."

by Erica Martin, 09 August 2018

5 Questions with the Folks Behind Guangzhou's Qiii Snacks Records

To be an alternative music group in Guangzhou often means to be a DIY group. The team doing it best right now is Qiii Snacks Records.

by Bryan Grogan, 30 January 2018

Life of a Chinese Record Label in 2016, Part III

In celebration of World Record Store Day, we chat with 18 of China's biggest indie labels about what label life is like in 2016 in this three-part series.

by Andrew Chin, 15 April 2016

Life of a Chinese Record Label in 2016, Part II

In celebration of World Record Store Day, we chat with 18 of China's biggest indie labels about what label life is like in 2016 in this three-part series.

by Andrew Chin, 14 April 2016

Life of a Chinese Record Label in 2016, Part I

In celebration of World Record Store Day, we chat with 18 of China's biggest indie labels about what label life is like in 2016 in this three-part series.

by Andrew Chin, 13 April 2016