China to Crack Down on 'Illegal Karaoke Songs'

Any songs that incite racial hatred or discrimination, violate religious beliefs, or propagate obscenity or illegal activities cannot be played.

by Lars James Hamer, 19 August 2021

Interview: Zhao Renxiu and Ale Amazonia, Behind China's Newest Creative Hub

The three-pronged project, Subtropical Asia, has already got a lot on its plate.

by Sarah Forman, 15 January 2019

Gang Of Four Cancel China Tour

Lead singer Andy Gill is currently suffering from a serious chest infection, forcing the band to cancel their China and Japan dates.

by Sarah Forman and Bryan Grogan, 11 March 2019

3 New China Albums to Listen to This Month

After releasing her record 'Arthropods' via SVBKVLT last month, 33EMYBW returns with Han Han for a new record via Merrie Records, under the Yadae (Duck Fight Goose) moniker.

by Bryan Grogan, 02 December 2019

KTVs in China Told to Remove Over 6,600 Songs

Among the listed songs are fan-favorites such as ‘Ten Years’ by Hong Kong singer Eason Chen and ‘Bubble’ by fellow Hong Kong musician G.E.M.

by Jonathan Zhong, 07 November 2018

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

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

The Mini Program Unlocking Soundtracks for Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen

With headphones in, we often tune out the world around us, but Musicity's objective is to do the exact opposite.

by Sarah Forman, 11 December 2018

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