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
China Urban Culture
Of Red And Tigers: Time For Some Roaring Tales
Red conjures up thoughts of a mystical Middle Kingdom located far, far away. Red represents passion. Red represents fire. And fashion.... 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 Top Ten 2021 Slang: The GOAT… Is Lying Flat. Come Again?
The Top Ten hot-to-trot 2021 online catchphrases used by China’s new youth to convey sharply-edged visions and river-deep emotions... Read More
From Site-Searching To Zaha Hadid: China and Architecture With Pin
Urban Dwellers #2: Pittayapa (Pin) Suriyapee and some China Architecture small talk -- with a few must-know bureaus to boot. ... Read More
The Sole of a City: the Beijing Military Stomp and Shanghai’s Aristocat Pat
What actually makes up the soul of a Chinese mega metropolis? Temper says "shoes." Indeed, footwear. We’re talking the sole of a city.... Read More