Fresh Blood in the Old School: Qingdao Hard Rockers Sad Garage
“Encouraging those few people who, like us, are a minority in society and out of step." Fan those inner rebel flames with Qingdao's Sad Garage... Read More
China Underground
Close-Up: The Performance Art Of Provocation
“To civilize the mind, one must first make savage the body.” China’s Performance Art: A visceral matter of pure provocative pleasure?... Read More
Beijing-based Nocturnes曳取: Indie Pop Shrouded in Shadow
Nocturnes曳取 has molded a soundscape of elegant lyrics that are profound poetry; mesmerizing rhythms heavy with despair and numbed anxiety.... Read More
A Sprinkle and A Dash: Beijing-Based MFmachine Brews Sweet Sonic Sippers
In this first Sampler of 2022, tap into the vibrant soundspace that is MFmachine’s aural domain and explore their repertoire of sonic tonics.... Read More
The Temper Top Ten: Savor The Most Appetizing 2021 Tantrums
As we explore the outmost perimeters of China through Fashion and Urban Culture, Temper presents its Top Ten 2021 munchies--in random order.... Read More
The Temper Sampler: Sexyhand — Kittenish Misfits Who Seize The Day
From acoustic sonnets, psychedelic surf pop to rocking ska-punk jams, Liuzhou-based Sexyhand’s discography toys with a plethora of genres.... Read More
Beijing-Based SOURTOWER’s Music Is a Bittersweet Oasis
Bleached blonde, polka dots and quirky graphic tees, SOURTOWER’s fashion sense is like her music: another medium for self-realization.... Read More