Gu Xiaogang Gets Personal Talking About His Sweeping Family Epic

Gu's epic 150-minute film follows the trials and tribulations of a family struggling to come to terms with societal changes that have become rife in China.

by Bryan Grogan, 23 September 2019

Jonathan Chatwin Takes Us on a Stroll Down Beijing's Long Peace Street

Chang’an Jie stood out to Chatwin because of the flood of history that resounds around the street, in areas both seen and unseen.

by Bryan Grogan, 17 September 2019

Beijing Label nugget records On DIY Cassettes Made With Love

We've made no secret of our love for physical releases; the combination of music and artwork in a package is one that is very close to our hearts.

by Bryan Grogan, 09 September 2019

9m88 Talks Fashion, Mandopop and Embracing the '80s

Taiwan singer 9m88 has been impressively active over the past few years, releasing singles that combined her various sensibilities for jazz, funk and Mandopop.

by Bryan Grogan, 07 September 2019

LISTEN: Escape to the Wilderness With Solent's Ambient 'Digital Naturalism'

Within the growing urban sprawl that is East China, there is every need in the world to find moments of escapism.

by Bryan Grogan, 04 September 2019

3 New China Albums to Listen to This Month

Legends of the game Dear Eloise return with another stellar record.

by Bryan Grogan, 03 September 2019

Behind Lebanon Hanover's Gothic Exterior Reside Gentle Souls

We speak to Lebanon Hanover's Larissa Iceglass about gothic influences, embracing nature and more.

by Bryan Grogan, 02 September 2019

New Media Artist Aaajiao Talks to Us About His Creative Process

In this age of digital communication, questions about our use and growing dependence on technology have become more and more prevalent.

by Bryan Grogan, 22 August 2019

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