Few bands have solidified a space for themselves in the Chinese rock narrative the way PK14 have. Active for more than 20 years, the foursome have grown from a plucky DIY punk troupe in Nanjing to an act often cited as not just one of, but the most influential band in China. In their music and lyrics, they’ve always struck a delicate balance between embodying the protest ethos of punk and a more thoughtful, reflective quality, which has inspired legions of younger bands and catapulted them to international renown. The band is comprised of guitarist Xu Bo, bassist Shi Xudong, drummer Jonathan Leijonhufvud (who’s Swedish but has lived in China for much of his life), and vocalist Yang Haisong.