If there is one social glue that binds British people together,it's beer.The phrase"fancy a pint?"is notorious to those familiar with UK drinking culture,and although the Irish,Americans,Chinese and Aust...If there is one social glue that binds British people together,it's beer.The phrase"fancy a pint?"is notorious to those familiar with UK drinking culture,and although the Irish,Americans,Chinese and Australians,to name a few,can boast unique alcohol traditions,there's a timeless sensibility that comes with the kingdom's classic pub setting.While the customs-and,unfortunately,the carnage-of Brits boozing have been successfully exported around the world,the beer hasn't been.展开更多
Being a successful singer-songwriter comes with many challenges.Aside from the pressure to write tunes thatarecontinuouslyworthy of an audience's attention;the determination,talent and mindset to get into that pos...Being a successful singer-songwriter comes with many challenges.Aside from the pressure to write tunes thatarecontinuouslyworthy of an audience's attention;the determination,talent and mindset to get into that position in the first place is possessed by only a select few.One of them is Su Zixu.展开更多
It is a universally acknowledged truth that the birthplace of Chinese rock n'roll is Beijing.Prior to the 1980's,rock music existed on the mainland as more of an Asian-influenced tribute to the sounds of the W...It is a universally acknowledged truth that the birthplace of Chinese rock n'roll is Beijing.Prior to the 1980's,rock music existed on the mainland as more of an Asian-influenced tribute to the sounds of the West.It wasn't until the mid-eighties that the likes of Cui Jian,Black Panther and Tang Dynasty burst onto the scene to give the country a rock identity and a distinctive sound that is exclusive to China.It would take a while for the women's side to get going,though.展开更多
Creating Artistic Maps fora New Senseof Direction,Salvador Dali once said,"those who do not want to imitate anything,producenothing."Whilethefamed Spanish surrealist wasn't advocating plagiarism,he was p...Creating Artistic Maps fora New Senseof Direction,Salvador Dali once said,"those who do not want to imitate anything,producenothing."Whilethefamed Spanish surrealist wasn't advocating plagiarism,he was perhaps alluding to the fact that art doesn't have to be steeped in originality,nor does it need to be formed from the basis of something prototypical.ArtistGarethFullerseems to understand this concept and has made it his life's workto find deep meaning based on the world's oldest blueprints.展开更多
With the.on-offswitch of COVID-19restrictions being continuously flipped over the past two years,expat theater group Middle KingdomCreatives has endured the uncertainty to produce and perform numerous projects.Now wit...With the.on-offswitch of COVID-19restrictions being continuously flipped over the past two years,expat theater group Middle KingdomCreatives has endured the uncertainty to produce and perform numerous projects.Now with the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel getting brighter,it's ful speed ahead for this group of amateur thespians.展开更多
After coming to China for the first time in the year 2000,the French musician Djang san has cultivated quite the following with his brand of folk rock.It blends elements of tr aditional Chinese music with his own pers...After coming to China for the first time in the year 2000,the French musician Djang san has cultivated quite the following with his brand of folk rock.It blends elements of tr aditional Chinese music with his own personal influences of rock and electro.His pioneering electrical use of Chinese instruments,like pipa,guzheng and zhongruan,made the man from Bordeaux a unique addition to Beiing's underground scene,and now,more than 60 releases and countless projects later,he's getting thrust into a new challenge.展开更多
Thile record companies discuss Ws algorithms rather than aptitude in 2022,one guitarist in Beijing continues to fly the flag for what it means to be a true artist.Finland's Jukka Ahonen came to China in 2011 on a ...Thile record companies discuss Ws algorithms rather than aptitude in 2022,one guitarist in Beijing continues to fly the flag for what it means to be a true artist.Finland's Jukka Ahonen came to China in 2011 on a university exchange program.After learning Mandarin in Nanjing and then spending some time back home,the now 38-year-old returned to the Chinese capital in 2016 and has been getting by on his own sounds ever since.展开更多
Back in May 2020,when Bejing B was recovering from the first pandemic wave,Claire Courtney set about putting on the first jing and Tonic after witnessing the devastating effects COVID-19 had on live houses and bars.It...Back in May 2020,when Bejing B was recovering from the first pandemic wave,Claire Courtney set about putting on the first jing and Tonic after witnessing the devastating effects COVID-19 had on live houses and bars.It was a variety show filled with comedians,magicians,music acts and a whole lot more.The 30-year-old was working as an English teacher in China's capital at the time and had only just started to earn her stripes in the city's music scene after testing the water at a few open mics.展开更多
We all remember a time when we were young and someone of the older generation,usually a grandparent,would snarl and turn their nose up at'the racket young people listen to today."Since picking up a guitar 17 ...We all remember a time when we were young and someone of the older generation,usually a grandparent,would snarl and turn their nose up at'the racket young people listen to today."Since picking up a guitar 17 years ago,Beijing-based Dann Gaymer has been trying to bring out the inner grandparent in all of us.Through various projects,characters and disguises,the 35-yea r-old has toured China and the world and always showcased a passion for his unique beliefs on performance.展开更多
Any band's relationship with an audienee relies on at least one of three things:energy;a sense of belonging or an entertaining way to tell a story.It could be a punk punch to hammer home change,a melancholic hark ...Any band's relationship with an audienee relies on at least one of three things:energy;a sense of belonging or an entertaining way to tell a story.It could be a punk punch to hammer home change,a melancholic hark back to a previous gen eratio n or;in the case of Beijing band Macondg an instrumental journey that paints an unpredictable future.展开更多
While record companies discuss algorithms rather than aptitude in 2022,one guitarist in Beijing continues to fly the flag for what it means to be a true artist.Finland's Jukka Ahonen came to China in 2011 on a uni...While record companies discuss algorithms rather than aptitude in 2022,one guitarist in Beijing continues to fly the flag for what it means to be a true artist.Finland's Jukka Ahonen came to China in 2011 on a university exchange program.展开更多
Any band's relationship with an audienee relies on at least one of three things:energy;a sense of belonging or an entertaining way to tell a story.It could be a punk punch to hammer home change,a melancholic hark ...Any band's relationship with an audienee relies on at least one of three things:energy;a sense of belonging or an entertaining way to tell a story.It could be a punk punch to hammer home change,a melancholic hark back to a previous gen eratio n or;in the case of Beijing band Macondg an instrumental journey that paints an unpredictable future.展开更多
Cricket fans will know all about the T-20 World Cup that is currently underway in Australia.Its a more fast-paced,dramatic and exciting take on the sports regular format.Purists would argue its a watered-down take on ...Cricket fans will know all about the T-20 World Cup that is currently underway in Australia.Its a more fast-paced,dramatic and exciting take on the sports regular format.Purists would argue its a watered-down take on the more historic,thoughtful and traditional ways of a five-day test match and much like a greatest hits album,the storytelling and substanee are missing.展开更多
We all remember a time when we were young and some one of the older gen eration,usually a grandparent,would snarl and turn their nose up at"the racket young people listen to today."Since picking up a guitar ...We all remember a time when we were young and some one of the older gen eration,usually a grandparent,would snarl and turn their nose up at"the racket young people listen to today."Since picking up a guitar 17 years ago,Beijing-based Dann Gaymer has been trying to bring out the inner grandparent in all of us.展开更多
One of the best aspects of playing music is the naivety that comes with joining a band.The sense of camaraderie and togetherness with a feeling that the world is about to be conquered is what gives up-and-coming group...One of the best aspects of playing music is the naivety that comes with joining a band.The sense of camaraderie and togetherness with a feeling that the world is about to be conquered is what gives up-and-coming groups their spark,drive and ambition to create a magnum opus that will be talked about for generations.展开更多
One of the best aspects of playing music is the naivety that comes with joining a band.The sense of camaraderie and togetherness with a feeling that the world is about to be conquered is what gives up-and.coming group...One of the best aspects of playing music is the naivety that comes with joining a band.The sense of camaraderie and togetherness with a feeling that the world is about to be conquered is what gives up-and.coming groups their spark,drive and ambiti on to create a mag num opus that will be talked about for gen eratio ns.展开更多
Cricket fans will know all about the T-20 World Cup that is currently underway in Australia.Its a more fast-paced,dramatic and exciting take on the sports regular format.Purists would argue its a watered-down take on ...Cricket fans will know all about the T-20 World Cup that is currently underway in Australia.Its a more fast-paced,dramatic and exciting take on the sports regular format.Purists would argue its a watered-down take on the more historic,thoughtful and traditional ways of a five-day test match and much like a greatest hits album,the storytelling and substanee are missing.展开更多
文摘If there is one social glue that binds British people together,it's beer.The phrase"fancy a pint?"is notorious to those familiar with UK drinking culture,and although the Irish,Americans,Chinese and Australians,to name a few,can boast unique alcohol traditions,there's a timeless sensibility that comes with the kingdom's classic pub setting.While the customs-and,unfortunately,the carnage-of Brits boozing have been successfully exported around the world,the beer hasn't been.
文摘Being a successful singer-songwriter comes with many challenges.Aside from the pressure to write tunes thatarecontinuouslyworthy of an audience's attention;the determination,talent and mindset to get into that position in the first place is possessed by only a select few.One of them is Su Zixu.
文摘It is a universally acknowledged truth that the birthplace of Chinese rock n'roll is Beijing.Prior to the 1980's,rock music existed on the mainland as more of an Asian-influenced tribute to the sounds of the West.It wasn't until the mid-eighties that the likes of Cui Jian,Black Panther and Tang Dynasty burst onto the scene to give the country a rock identity and a distinctive sound that is exclusive to China.It would take a while for the women's side to get going,though.
文摘Creating Artistic Maps fora New Senseof Direction,Salvador Dali once said,"those who do not want to imitate anything,producenothing."Whilethefamed Spanish surrealist wasn't advocating plagiarism,he was perhaps alluding to the fact that art doesn't have to be steeped in originality,nor does it need to be formed from the basis of something prototypical.ArtistGarethFullerseems to understand this concept and has made it his life's workto find deep meaning based on the world's oldest blueprints.
文摘With the.on-offswitch of COVID-19restrictions being continuously flipped over the past two years,expat theater group Middle KingdomCreatives has endured the uncertainty to produce and perform numerous projects.Now with the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel getting brighter,it's ful speed ahead for this group of amateur thespians.
文摘After coming to China for the first time in the year 2000,the French musician Djang san has cultivated quite the following with his brand of folk rock.It blends elements of tr aditional Chinese music with his own personal influences of rock and electro.His pioneering electrical use of Chinese instruments,like pipa,guzheng and zhongruan,made the man from Bordeaux a unique addition to Beiing's underground scene,and now,more than 60 releases and countless projects later,he's getting thrust into a new challenge.
文摘Thile record companies discuss Ws algorithms rather than aptitude in 2022,one guitarist in Beijing continues to fly the flag for what it means to be a true artist.Finland's Jukka Ahonen came to China in 2011 on a university exchange program.After learning Mandarin in Nanjing and then spending some time back home,the now 38-year-old returned to the Chinese capital in 2016 and has been getting by on his own sounds ever since.
文摘Back in May 2020,when Bejing B was recovering from the first pandemic wave,Claire Courtney set about putting on the first jing and Tonic after witnessing the devastating effects COVID-19 had on live houses and bars.It was a variety show filled with comedians,magicians,music acts and a whole lot more.The 30-year-old was working as an English teacher in China's capital at the time and had only just started to earn her stripes in the city's music scene after testing the water at a few open mics.
文摘We all remember a time when we were young and someone of the older generation,usually a grandparent,would snarl and turn their nose up at'the racket young people listen to today."Since picking up a guitar 17 years ago,Beijing-based Dann Gaymer has been trying to bring out the inner grandparent in all of us.Through various projects,characters and disguises,the 35-yea r-old has toured China and the world and always showcased a passion for his unique beliefs on performance.
文摘Any band's relationship with an audienee relies on at least one of three things:energy;a sense of belonging or an entertaining way to tell a story.It could be a punk punch to hammer home change,a melancholic hark back to a previous gen eratio n or;in the case of Beijing band Macondg an instrumental journey that paints an unpredictable future.
文摘While record companies discuss algorithms rather than aptitude in 2022,one guitarist in Beijing continues to fly the flag for what it means to be a true artist.Finland's Jukka Ahonen came to China in 2011 on a university exchange program.
文摘Any band's relationship with an audienee relies on at least one of three things:energy;a sense of belonging or an entertaining way to tell a story.It could be a punk punch to hammer home change,a melancholic hark back to a previous gen eratio n or;in the case of Beijing band Macondg an instrumental journey that paints an unpredictable future.
文摘Cricket fans will know all about the T-20 World Cup that is currently underway in Australia.Its a more fast-paced,dramatic and exciting take on the sports regular format.Purists would argue its a watered-down take on the more historic,thoughtful and traditional ways of a five-day test match and much like a greatest hits album,the storytelling and substanee are missing.
文摘We all remember a time when we were young and some one of the older gen eration,usually a grandparent,would snarl and turn their nose up at"the racket young people listen to today."Since picking up a guitar 17 years ago,Beijing-based Dann Gaymer has been trying to bring out the inner grandparent in all of us.
文摘One of the best aspects of playing music is the naivety that comes with joining a band.The sense of camaraderie and togetherness with a feeling that the world is about to be conquered is what gives up-and-coming groups their spark,drive and ambition to create a magnum opus that will be talked about for generations.
文摘One of the best aspects of playing music is the naivety that comes with joining a band.The sense of camaraderie and togetherness with a feeling that the world is about to be conquered is what gives up-and.coming groups their spark,drive and ambiti on to create a mag num opus that will be talked about for gen eratio ns.
文摘Cricket fans will know all about the T-20 World Cup that is currently underway in Australia.Its a more fast-paced,dramatic and exciting take on the sports regular format.Purists would argue its a watered-down take on the more historic,thoughtful and traditional ways of a five-day test match and much like a greatest hits album,the storytelling and substanee are missing.
