the Beijinger - July 2010: The Music Issue - OUT NOW

Beijing's a noisy old place but over the din of the comings-and-goings of millions of people you can hear the sound of music. This is music being made right here and now in Beijing. Some's good, some's bad but it's happening and it's something for the city to take pride in. Beijing's becoming known for its music scene so we talked to people at the forefront of it. The only requirement that we had was that they weren't originally from Beijing. Our Cover Feature highlights the Chinese and Foreign acts who have left a musical stamp on the city that they now call home.

We're packed to the rafters with content for July. Usher has confessed to us, Tony Hawk's flown in and Deborah Fallows has given us an insight into dreaming in a foreign language. We also caught up with DJ NuMark, Daniel Bell and the nice people at the Library Project who want to help migrant kids with reading. We've features on Da Dong doing more than just duck, how to take a hike responsibly, China's very own Solar Valley and the art of the DPRK.

There's more still to come in our regular features. Inspect-a-Gadget eyes machines for getting more from your music, Fashion Five-Oh flips to the B-Side and we stand to attention with a military look. The chaps from the Beijing International Darts League talk arrows, Bookshelf peruses Amilal-owner Aluss and we run to the sandy beaches of Boracay in the Explore Feature.

All of this and that's not mentioning the best events of the month and the lowdown on all of the best new restaurants, shops, bars and clubs. It's all in the July issue of the Beijinger. Get it now.

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