This Day in History: When Michael Jackson Came to China

The King of Pop visited the PRC for seven hours in 1987.

by Ned Kelly, 20 October 2023

For Love Not Money: The Best Guitarist You've Never Heard Of

For some, it's not all about fame, but doing what you love for those who love it.

by Mike Fox, 11 August 2022

Shanghai's Timelessness Captured in New Song 'Yeah Shanghai!'

'Yeah Shanghai!' by Lynton serves as an intoxicating love letter to the glamor and grit of the city.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 27 May 2021

How a China-based Arts Collective is Growing Around the Globe

Follow Spittoon's journey from a hutong bar to a rapidly growing literary and arts community in the PRC and abroad.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 07 April 2021

Conflicting Tides: Digital Streaming and Live Music in China

Consumption of digital music in China is growing rapidly. But does this growth come at a loss for the live music industry?

by Bryan Grogan, 27 March 2020

Cruel Buddhist Talks Making Music with ADHD and Sketching Songs

We linked up with American producer Cruel Buddhist to chat about his process.

by Bryan Grogan, 23 March 2020

Philipp Grefer on Owning a Record Label and Getting WISE-r

The founder of FakeMusicMedia and WISE talks with That's about projects old and new.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 15 October 2018

Meet the Laowai Busker Singing for his Supper in China

Bringing live music to the masses on the trains, busses and sidewalks of the PRC.

by Benjamin Lipschitz, 27 April 2018

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