Blog Tag - Music
Macondø, a Beijing-based post-rock outfit that was formed in China in 2015, has been making waves in the local scene as of late with their exciting...
"What does 'Aloha' mean?" When one of my Chinese friends asked me this back in December – COVID-19 travel restrictions notwithstanding – I assumed he...
Whether you're trying to keep working from home from driving you crazy or need a break from the office chatter, everyone can benefit from a good pair...
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in China during Christmas, embrace the sometimes strange but always interesting ways that Christmas customs...
Anyone in a WeChat group for music sharing must have noticed that, somewhat annoyingly, people share songs from a range of different apps. While...
Press F to pay respects to all the fallen goombas. It's time for a deep dive into China's gaming culture in our column, Kapital Koopas.
In recent...
Press F to pay respects to all the fallen goombas. It's time for a deep dive into China's gaming culture in our column, Kapital Koopas.
Ringfit...
These are easy times to become all the Ds – depressed, dispirited, and despondent – but even among the constant updates on new coronavirus cases set...
Local Gem is an exploration of Beijing’s diverse palate. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new! To share your own neighborhood pride,...
On the Record is your guide to the past, present, and future of Beijing's music scene.
Hedgehog
Name: Hedgehog
Current Lineup: ZO (Guitar/Vocals...
Since February, real-life events of all kinds have been off-limits in Beijing, or instead confined to the world of Zoom, like vegetation forced to...
While most of us have just about adapted to forced domesticity, the ongoing closure of the country's bars, clubs, and music venues has meant that...
Legendary post-punkers Gang of Four and China have been intertwined since the start. The militant purveyors of catchy, three-minute political...
[Update, Nov 12, 11am] The Kooks have shared a video via their Twitter account in which lead singer Luke Pritchard explains how the band has been...
It’s muggy out there folks, but if your brain hasn’t melted yet from the heat, might I suggest you venture to your nearest livehouse and let your...