Here are three new homegrown albums from musicians around China on our radar this month.
1. Flow West to You by Endless White
Xi’an-based Endless White have just released their first album in two years. While they’ve been around since 2015, they’ve swapped out a few of the original members, making for a new four-piece outfit that is really cementing their sound. Signed to Ruby Eyes Records, their shoegazey guitars, high-pitched vocals, and frenetic power chords make for a 10-track dreamy kind of heartbreak. The indie rock band’s most recent album is more focused with a stronger production value to back it up. Each song featuring vocalist Zhang Wanyi more predominantly than their 2016 release, this album is bright and bittersweet, giving you all the feels from the inside out.
2. Yoyogi by Kaygeeci
Harsh lyrics can be heard on Kaygeecii’s second EP Yoyogi. The third song “-w-“ sports the lyric “I found your b*itch on Tinder, she called me little Bieber,” but the only thing this Beijing-based rapper has in common with the Canadian banned from entering the country is an affinity for Ferraris. It starts out with heavy, trappy beats, followed by old school hip-hop splicing, and ends with the track ‘Savagest,’ which pays homage to Tricky’s haunting, slow pacing. Despite its length, the four-track EP showcases a diverse range of rap produced by YUNGDOW and an entertaining array of styles from the capital’s underground scene.
3. Aerodynamics by Parachutes on Fire
Parachutes on Fire have brought their latest album in for a landing. All of their groovy, psychedelic tracks boast aviation-centric lyrics and titles. ‘Holiday’ has a beachy, piña colada craving vibe, whereas ‘Tailspin’ takes cues from classic, space age 60s rock. The band’s members are veterans of the Shanghai music scene, and their bold harmonies and appreciation for acoustic guitar bring elements of folk into the mix. Smooth sailing!
0 User Comments