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

4 Online Music Shows to Jam Out With On Valentine's Day

Online music streams are moving in the age of the novel coronavirus.

by Bryan Grogan, 14 February 2020

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

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

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