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DIY Cassette Label Nugget Records Opens New Nightlife Venue in Beijing

The unique record label is breathing life back into Beijing’s music scene with a newly opened music venue and cafe.

by Edyth Liu, 19 August 2020

Japanese Pop Punk Band CHAI on Individuality and the Neo-Kawaii Movement

The four-piece Japanese band smashing oppressive beauty standards and inspiring confidence with their bold and fearless music.

by Valerie Osipov, 28 December 2018

Penicillin Vocalist Zhang Zhexuan Talks TV Talent Shows and New Album

Having been crowned one of 'The Big Band's' hot five bands for the summer, Penicillin are one of the most hyped indie groups in the country right now.

by Bryan Grogan, 10 October 2019

Yunggiema on Her Monpa Heritage and Chinese Idol

The indie-folk favorite and 'Chinese Idol' runner-up celebrates her years-in-the-making debut album that pays tribute to her Monpa ancestry.

by Andrew Chin, 08 April 2016

Indie Band Monster KaR Gear Up for China Tour

Monster KaR is launching a national tour for their newly released album Love Cloud Island.

by Edyth Liu, 18 August 2020

James Blunt Announces China Dates for Spring Tour

The British heartthrob is hitting Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing this April.

by Daniel Plafker, 10 February 2018

Live Beijing Music Founder Will Griffith is Bidding Beijing Adieu

Will Griffith has been at the forefront of documenting the weird and wonderful underground music scenes in Beijing for the better part of the past decade.

by Bryan Grogan, 13 January 2020