Beijing News – Beijing – That’s Beijing

Duck Fight Goose on their Sci-Fi Inspired New Disc

The Shanghai electronic rock standouts return with their sophomore disc and a conceptual album release show with labelmates DOC.

by Andrew Chin, 03 August 2016

Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes on Lightening Up and EDM

On the 20th anniversary of their formation, acclaimed indie rockers Of Montreal embark on their first Mainland tour in time for the release of their 14th album, Innocence Reaches.

by Andrew Chin, 02 August 2016

Jazz guitarist Zhang Xiongguan on His Shanghai Sound

Talented jazz guitarist Zhang Xiongguan makes the trip from Shanghai to play a trio of shows this weekend.

by Andrew Chin, 21 July 2016

Royal T on Why He's Not Afraid of the Grime Boom

Prior to his China tour, we chat with the Butterz affiliated producer about grime's growing global acceptance and why he's not afraid the genre will go the way of dubstep.

by Oscar Holland, 04 July 2016

Surfer Blood on Surviving Major Labels and their Act II

The Florida indie rockers talk touring with their heroes Pixies, being dropped from Warner and loving their new independence before their six-city China tour.

by Andrew Chin, 30 June 2016

Alpine Decline on Loving Synths and Becoming a Trio

Beijing-by-way-of-LA indie favorites are touring the nation with a new modular synth driven sound and a new member - PK14 frontman Yang Haisong rocking the bass.

by Andrew Chin, 28 June 2016

The Radio Dept. On Their Upcoming Album and Tour

As Swedish band the Radio Dept. brings their dream pop melodies to Shanghai and Beijing this week, we find out what the hell they've been up to the past six years.

by Dominique Wong, 27 June 2016