This Day in History: When Michael Jackson Came to China

The King of Pop visited the PRC for seven hours in 1987.

by Ned Kelly, 20 October 2023

Explainer: How FamilyMart Got its Jingle

Those iconic charms weren't originally meant for a convenience store greeting.

by Erik Crouch, 04 June 2015

The 10 Biggest Moments in Chinese Hip-Hop in 2017

'Ni you freestyle ma?'

by Erica Martin, 23 December 2017

Conflicting Tides: Digital Streaming and Live Music in China

Consumption of digital music in China is growing rapidly. But does this growth come at a loss for the live music industry?

by Bryan Grogan, 27 March 2020

How a China-based Arts Collective is Growing Around the Globe

Follow Spittoon's journey from a hutong bar to a rapidly growing literary and arts community in the PRC and abroad.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 07 April 2021

Cruel Buddhist Talks Making Music with ADHD and Sketching Songs

We linked up with American producer Cruel Buddhist to chat about his process.

by Bryan Grogan, 23 March 2020

Meet the Laowai Busker Singing for his Supper in China

Bringing live music to the masses on the trains, busses and sidewalks of the PRC.

by Benjamin Lipschitz, 27 April 2018

Shanghai's Timelessness Captured in New Song 'Yeah Shanghai!'

'Yeah Shanghai!' by Lynton serves as an intoxicating love letter to the glamor and grit of the city.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 27 May 2021

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