The last decade has seen a mainstream resurfacing of record culture across the globe,with Pop Tartcolored affordable turntables sold everywhere from Urban Outfitters to Amazon.Clean packaged,freshly pressed indie band...The last decade has seen a mainstream resurfacing of record culture across the globe,with Pop Tartcolored affordable turntables sold everywhere from Urban Outfitters to Amazon.Clean packaged,freshly pressed indie bands'work can easily be found stocking the shelves of name-brand stores,enough that they seem more preva-lent than CD players or iPods.But while record culture may have had a strong resur-gence in the West,it's taken a slightly different course on the Chinese mainland.展开更多
Luxixi is no stranger to the underground party scene in Beijing and has become one of the city's most prominent producers.In addition to playing DI sets and making her own tracks,she also runs a promotional compan...Luxixi is no stranger to the underground party scene in Beijing and has become one of the city's most prominent producers.In addition to playing DI sets and making her own tracks,she also runs a promotional company,THUVDR,and champions a space for female artists in the capital.Later this summer,she'll be taking her show on the road,so we caught up with the mix master herself to talk about expanding the scene and her future plans.展开更多
Imagine a world where you are conti ously confronted by shapes.Polka dots,to be precise.That's how Japanese avantgarde artist Yayoi Kusama processes nearly everything,not by choice,but simply by design."When ...Imagine a world where you are conti ously confronted by shapes.Polka dots,to be precise.That's how Japanese avantgarde artist Yayoi Kusama processes nearly everything,not by choice,but simply by design."When I create my work,I am not fore・ing the polka dots into it."It's just how she sees things.展开更多
Mohawks,neon colored hair,studded belts and leather jackets have become the stereotypical emblem of punk rock-an aggressive image that has frightened parents for decades on end.The Descendents,however,are pretty much ...Mohawks,neon colored hair,studded belts and leather jackets have become the stereotypical emblem of punk rock-an aggressive image that has frightened parents for decades on end.The Descendents,however,are pretty much the antithesis of the Manic Panic-clad kids coloring the scene.展开更多
2018 was a bigyear for Chinese indie music,and one sign was the international expansion of Beijing based electronic label Ran Music with their new German outpost Ran Rad.Founded by Shen Ljia and Tony Jiao in 2015,they...2018 was a bigyear for Chinese indie music,and one sign was the international expansion of Beijing based electronic label Ran Music with their new German outpost Ran Rad.Founded by Shen Ljia and Tony Jiao in 2015,they ve worked with artists all over the country and brought ina host of international acts for tours throughout the PRC.Here's what Shen had to say about trains in Cologne,other city based labels and Dizzee Rascall.展开更多
Innovative documentary filmmaker Zhao Renxui,aka Cab,was the first to pioneer a new three-pronged project,Subtropical Asia.Later,she wasjoined by anotherfamiliarface on the scene,her business partner Alex Amazonia,dru...Innovative documentary filmmaker Zhao Renxui,aka Cab,was the first to pioneer a new three-pronged project,Subtropical Asia.Later,she wasjoined by anotherfamiliarface on the scene,her business partner Alex Amazonia,drummer of punk-rock band Dirty Fingers and musical man about town.Between their event planning,special operations and documentary production,the company has been exploringand connecting the creative community across Asia.Heres what the woman in charge hasto say about Cambodian death metal,aggressive natures and Damo Suzuki.展开更多
While many people grew up listening to The Jesus and Mary Chain,my most memorable encounter with their music was in a bungalow esque cafe in Shanghai's Putuo District,at Guangzhou based band yourboyfriendsucks s c...While many people grew up listening to The Jesus and Mary Chain,my most memorable encounter with their music was in a bungalow esque cafe in Shanghai's Putuo District,at Guangzhou based band yourboyfriendsucks s concert.As I made my way around a large,fenced-in park thinking I must have gone to the wrong place,I eventually found an entrance and followed bucket hat-clad kids,who led me to a 20-minute long line,where I was informed that the show was sold out Alfter more than 30 minutes of loitering,the girl at the door told me I could squeeze in,and after three local supporting acts finished their sets all bathed in the confetti-colored light of fairy strands,the band kicked off their show with the heartbreaking.reverberating intro to"Just Like Honey".展开更多
Perforate the Horizon by Deep Mountains Celebrating their 10th anniversary,Deep Mountains have gifted the internet with an instrumental insight into the mountains of Tmi'mn,Shandong.The dark folk rock is meant to ...Perforate the Horizon by Deep Mountains Celebrating their 10th anniversary,Deep Mountains have gifted the internet with an instrumental insight into the mountains of Tmi'mn,Shandong.The dark folk rock is meant to inspire a sense of inclusion and inspiration,in what frontman Leo Qiang categorizes as a call for"independent personality and brave love."展开更多
Dark isnt the best adjective for describingthe sound and energy of Robedoor.The Los Angeles-based occult industrial drone' duo,formed by Britt and Alex Brown,are coming up on 20 years of psychedelic,process-orient...Dark isnt the best adjective for describingthe sound and energy of Robedoor.The Los Angeles-based occult industrial drone' duo,formed by Britt and Alex Brown,are coming up on 20 years of psychedelic,process-oriented experimental electronic music.Before they embark on theirfull-scale China tourthis month,Britt tells us about corn chips in cough syrup and cauldrons of black broth.展开更多
Lonely Perfection by Yannick Barman Jazz trumpet and electronic music come together in Yannick Barman's fourth studio album,and Ran Music's first release of 2019.The Swiss musician recorded the songs during hi...Lonely Perfection by Yannick Barman Jazz trumpet and electronic music come together in Yannick Barman's fourth studio album,and Ran Music's first release of 2019.The Swiss musician recorded the songs during his residency in Shanghai and Beijing,drawing on his experience of loneliness and traveling in a foreign country,while painting a futuristic musical landscape.In recent years,many genres have begun to champion the trumpet,but what Barman's done in combining his classical training with computational composition is a unique take on the brass instrument.He's recorded,mixed and mastered the album himself,making the product entirely his own.At a low BPM,the tracks are not exactly danceable,but would likely make for a memorable live show combined with the art-ist's penchant for performative audiovisual effects.展开更多
Electronic music has literally taken China by storm in the last few years.With big name festivals like Ultra and corporate partnerships between compa・nies like SHFT and Budweisei;the genre has come into its own in a b...Electronic music has literally taken China by storm in the last few years.With big name festivals like Ultra and corporate partnerships between compa・nies like SHFT and Budweisei;the genre has come into its own in a big way across the country But one city in the PRC has had its hat in this race for much longei;with a budding underground scene in the works for nearly 10 years.From drum and bass to experimental deep house,Shenzhen has played host to some of the most progressive electronic artists in the world,and become a home for a family of DJs cultivating their own craft.展开更多
While many people grew up listening The Jesus and Mary Chain,my ost memorable encounter with their music was in a bungalow・esque cafe in Shanghai's Putuo District,at Guangzho based band yourboyfriendsucks's co...While many people grew up listening The Jesus and Mary Chain,my ost memorable encounter with their music was in a bungalow・esque cafe in Shanghai's Putuo District,at Guangzho based band yourboyfriendsucks's concert.As I made my way around a large,fenced-in park thinking I must have gone to the wrong place,I eventually found an entrance and followed the bucket hat-clad kids.展开更多
Imagine a world where you are continu ously confronted by shapes.Polka dots,to be precise.That's how Japanese avant garde artist Yayoi Kusama processes nearly everything,not by choice,but simply by de-sign."W...Imagine a world where you are continu ously confronted by shapes.Polka dots,to be precise.That's how Japanese avant garde artist Yayoi Kusama processes nearly everything,not by choice,but simply by de-sign."When I create my work,I am not forcing the polka-dots into it."It's just how she sees things.展开更多
Dark isnt the best adjective for describingthe sound and energy of Robedoor.The Los Angeles-based occult industrial drone,duo;formed by Britt and Alex Brown,are coming up on 20 years of psychedelic,process-oriented ex...Dark isnt the best adjective for describingthe sound and energy of Robedoor.The Los Angeles-based occult industrial drone,duo;formed by Britt and Alex Brown,are coming up on 20 years of psychedelic,process-oriented experimental electronic music.Before they embark on theirfull-scale China tourthis month,Britt tells us about corn chips in cough syrup and cauldrons of black broth.展开更多
China far outpaces any other country when it comes to the devel叩ment of private museums.The most recent Art Market Report estimates that as of 2019,some 1,500 of the total 5,000 museums across the Middle Kingdom fall...China far outpaces any other country when it comes to the devel叩ment of private museums.The most recent Art Market Report estimates that as of 2019,some 1,500 of the total 5,000 museums across the Middle Kingdom fall under this category,and thatdoesnt even factor in galleries and otherart spaces.The expansive nature ofthe creative landscape poses challenges for all institutions involved,but it also creates opportunities within the network to foster partnerships and increase the exposure of their respective catalogues.展开更多
Lonely Perfection by Yannick Barman Jazz trumpet and electronic music come together in Yannick Barman s fourth studio album,and Ran Musics first release of 2019.The Swiss musician recorded the songs during his residen...Lonely Perfection by Yannick Barman Jazz trumpet and electronic music come together in Yannick Barman s fourth studio album,and Ran Musics first release of 2019.The Swiss musician recorded the songs during his residency in Shanghai and Beijing,drawing on his experience of loneliness and traveling in a foreign country,while painting a futuristic musical landscape.展开更多
A picture is worth a thousand words,and finding the right ones to describe China is a project in and of itself In spite of this,Dr.Matthias Messmer and Hsin.Mei Chuan have managed to capture some of China s more compl...A picture is worth a thousand words,and finding the right ones to describe China is a project in and of itself In spite of this,Dr.Matthias Messmer and Hsin.Mei Chuan have managed to capture some of China s more complicated narratives through their book China at its Limits:An Empire s Rise Beyond its Borders,exploring cultural dissemination and actualization through life at the edges of the country.Together,they tell us about the power of images,the country's extensive coastline and Chinatown in Kolkata,India.展开更多
Mohawks,neon colored hair,stud-ded belts and leather jackets have become the stereotypical emblem of punk rock-an aggressive image that has frightened parents for decades on end.The Descendents,however;are pretty much...Mohawks,neon colored hair,stud-ded belts and leather jackets have become the stereotypical emblem of punk rock-an aggressive image that has frightened parents for decades on end.The Descendents,however;are pretty much the antithesis of the Manic Panic-clad kids coloring the scene.展开更多
The last decade has seen a mainstream resurfacing of record culture across the globe,with Pop Tart-colored affordable turntables sold everywhere from Urban Outfitters to Amazon.Clean-packaged,freshly pressed indie ban...The last decade has seen a mainstream resurfacing of record culture across the globe,with Pop Tart-colored affordable turntables sold everywhere from Urban Outfitters to Amazon.Clean-packaged,freshly pressed indie bands can easily be found stocking the shelves of name-brand stores.展开更多
Innovative documentary filmmaker Zhao Renxui,aka Cab,was the first to pioneer a new three-pronged project,Subtropical Asia.Later,she was joined by another familiar face on the scene,her business partner Alex Amazonia,...Innovative documentary filmmaker Zhao Renxui,aka Cab,was the first to pioneer a new three-pronged project,Subtropical Asia.Later,she was joined by another familiar face on the scene,her business partner Alex Amazonia,drummer of punk-rock band Dirty Fingers and musical man about town.Between their event planning,special operations and documentary production,the company has been exploringand connectingthe creative community across Asia.Here’s what the woman in charge has to say about Cambodian death metal,aggressive natures and Damo Suzuki.展开更多
文摘The last decade has seen a mainstream resurfacing of record culture across the globe,with Pop Tartcolored affordable turntables sold everywhere from Urban Outfitters to Amazon.Clean packaged,freshly pressed indie bands'work can easily be found stocking the shelves of name-brand stores,enough that they seem more preva-lent than CD players or iPods.But while record culture may have had a strong resur-gence in the West,it's taken a slightly different course on the Chinese mainland.
文摘Luxixi is no stranger to the underground party scene in Beijing and has become one of the city's most prominent producers.In addition to playing DI sets and making her own tracks,she also runs a promotional company,THUVDR,and champions a space for female artists in the capital.Later this summer,she'll be taking her show on the road,so we caught up with the mix master herself to talk about expanding the scene and her future plans.
文摘Imagine a world where you are conti ously confronted by shapes.Polka dots,to be precise.That's how Japanese avantgarde artist Yayoi Kusama processes nearly everything,not by choice,but simply by design."When I create my work,I am not fore・ing the polka dots into it."It's just how she sees things.
文摘Mohawks,neon colored hair,studded belts and leather jackets have become the stereotypical emblem of punk rock-an aggressive image that has frightened parents for decades on end.The Descendents,however,are pretty much the antithesis of the Manic Panic-clad kids coloring the scene.
文摘2018 was a bigyear for Chinese indie music,and one sign was the international expansion of Beijing based electronic label Ran Music with their new German outpost Ran Rad.Founded by Shen Ljia and Tony Jiao in 2015,they ve worked with artists all over the country and brought ina host of international acts for tours throughout the PRC.Here's what Shen had to say about trains in Cologne,other city based labels and Dizzee Rascall.
文摘Innovative documentary filmmaker Zhao Renxui,aka Cab,was the first to pioneer a new three-pronged project,Subtropical Asia.Later,she wasjoined by anotherfamiliarface on the scene,her business partner Alex Amazonia,drummer of punk-rock band Dirty Fingers and musical man about town.Between their event planning,special operations and documentary production,the company has been exploringand connecting the creative community across Asia.Heres what the woman in charge hasto say about Cambodian death metal,aggressive natures and Damo Suzuki.
文摘While many people grew up listening to The Jesus and Mary Chain,my most memorable encounter with their music was in a bungalow esque cafe in Shanghai's Putuo District,at Guangzhou based band yourboyfriendsucks s concert.As I made my way around a large,fenced-in park thinking I must have gone to the wrong place,I eventually found an entrance and followed bucket hat-clad kids,who led me to a 20-minute long line,where I was informed that the show was sold out Alfter more than 30 minutes of loitering,the girl at the door told me I could squeeze in,and after three local supporting acts finished their sets all bathed in the confetti-colored light of fairy strands,the band kicked off their show with the heartbreaking.reverberating intro to"Just Like Honey".
文摘Perforate the Horizon by Deep Mountains Celebrating their 10th anniversary,Deep Mountains have gifted the internet with an instrumental insight into the mountains of Tmi'mn,Shandong.The dark folk rock is meant to inspire a sense of inclusion and inspiration,in what frontman Leo Qiang categorizes as a call for"independent personality and brave love."
文摘Dark isnt the best adjective for describingthe sound and energy of Robedoor.The Los Angeles-based occult industrial drone' duo,formed by Britt and Alex Brown,are coming up on 20 years of psychedelic,process-oriented experimental electronic music.Before they embark on theirfull-scale China tourthis month,Britt tells us about corn chips in cough syrup and cauldrons of black broth.
文摘Lonely Perfection by Yannick Barman Jazz trumpet and electronic music come together in Yannick Barman's fourth studio album,and Ran Music's first release of 2019.The Swiss musician recorded the songs during his residency in Shanghai and Beijing,drawing on his experience of loneliness and traveling in a foreign country,while painting a futuristic musical landscape.In recent years,many genres have begun to champion the trumpet,but what Barman's done in combining his classical training with computational composition is a unique take on the brass instrument.He's recorded,mixed and mastered the album himself,making the product entirely his own.At a low BPM,the tracks are not exactly danceable,but would likely make for a memorable live show combined with the art-ist's penchant for performative audiovisual effects.
文摘Electronic music has literally taken China by storm in the last few years.With big name festivals like Ultra and corporate partnerships between compa・nies like SHFT and Budweisei;the genre has come into its own in a big way across the country But one city in the PRC has had its hat in this race for much longei;with a budding underground scene in the works for nearly 10 years.From drum and bass to experimental deep house,Shenzhen has played host to some of the most progressive electronic artists in the world,and become a home for a family of DJs cultivating their own craft.
文摘While many people grew up listening The Jesus and Mary Chain,my ost memorable encounter with their music was in a bungalow・esque cafe in Shanghai's Putuo District,at Guangzho based band yourboyfriendsucks's concert.As I made my way around a large,fenced-in park thinking I must have gone to the wrong place,I eventually found an entrance and followed the bucket hat-clad kids.
文摘Imagine a world where you are continu ously confronted by shapes.Polka dots,to be precise.That's how Japanese avant garde artist Yayoi Kusama processes nearly everything,not by choice,but simply by de-sign."When I create my work,I am not forcing the polka-dots into it."It's just how she sees things.
文摘Dark isnt the best adjective for describingthe sound and energy of Robedoor.The Los Angeles-based occult industrial drone,duo;formed by Britt and Alex Brown,are coming up on 20 years of psychedelic,process-oriented experimental electronic music.Before they embark on theirfull-scale China tourthis month,Britt tells us about corn chips in cough syrup and cauldrons of black broth.
文摘China far outpaces any other country when it comes to the devel叩ment of private museums.The most recent Art Market Report estimates that as of 2019,some 1,500 of the total 5,000 museums across the Middle Kingdom fall under this category,and thatdoesnt even factor in galleries and otherart spaces.The expansive nature ofthe creative landscape poses challenges for all institutions involved,but it also creates opportunities within the network to foster partnerships and increase the exposure of their respective catalogues.
文摘Lonely Perfection by Yannick Barman Jazz trumpet and electronic music come together in Yannick Barman s fourth studio album,and Ran Musics first release of 2019.The Swiss musician recorded the songs during his residency in Shanghai and Beijing,drawing on his experience of loneliness and traveling in a foreign country,while painting a futuristic musical landscape.
文摘A picture is worth a thousand words,and finding the right ones to describe China is a project in and of itself In spite of this,Dr.Matthias Messmer and Hsin.Mei Chuan have managed to capture some of China s more complicated narratives through their book China at its Limits:An Empire s Rise Beyond its Borders,exploring cultural dissemination and actualization through life at the edges of the country.Together,they tell us about the power of images,the country's extensive coastline and Chinatown in Kolkata,India.
文摘Mohawks,neon colored hair,stud-ded belts and leather jackets have become the stereotypical emblem of punk rock-an aggressive image that has frightened parents for decades on end.The Descendents,however;are pretty much the antithesis of the Manic Panic-clad kids coloring the scene.
文摘The last decade has seen a mainstream resurfacing of record culture across the globe,with Pop Tart-colored affordable turntables sold everywhere from Urban Outfitters to Amazon.Clean-packaged,freshly pressed indie bands can easily be found stocking the shelves of name-brand stores.
文摘Innovative documentary filmmaker Zhao Renxui,aka Cab,was the first to pioneer a new three-pronged project,Subtropical Asia.Later,she was joined by another familiar face on the scene,her business partner Alex Amazonia,drummer of punk-rock band Dirty Fingers and musical man about town.Between their event planning,special operations and documentary production,the company has been exploringand connectingthe creative community across Asia.Here’s what the woman in charge has to say about Cambodian death metal,aggressive natures and Damo Suzuki.
