Loved by some,missed by many-here’s a list of our favorite albums of 2016 from China's Mainland.This year marked the return of the father of yaogun,the impressive evolution of a teenage jazz prodigy and a t...Loved by some,missed by many-here’s a list of our favorite albums of 2016 from China's Mainland.This year marked the return of the father of yaogun,the impressive evolution of a teenage jazz prodigy and a trio of outstanding Blade Runner-inspired discs from Shanghai.For the full Top 50 list,visit www.thatsmags.com/2016bestalbums.展开更多
Cantonese boom bap meets Mandarin flows on the latest release from acclaimed mainland hip-hop label Groove Bunny.Illtacc pairs Guangdong rhymer Chill Terrific with Wootacc,a veteran of Beijing’s battle scene.Despite ...Cantonese boom bap meets Mandarin flows on the latest release from acclaimed mainland hip-hop label Groove Bunny.Illtacc pairs Guangdong rhymer Chill Terrific with Wootacc,a veteran of Beijing’s battle scene.Despite their different languages and locations,the two emcees describe the partnership as natural.“There was a lot of chemistry and sparks in our ideas for music,”Chill Terrific explains.“Writing lyrics and recording went very well as we had a shared vision.”“I don’t understand Cantonese but I felt a shared vision with Chill even though we were only communicating online,”Wootacc adds,noting he did throw in some Cantonese adlibs into illtacc.展开更多
fter years of anticipation,Shanghai Disney has finally opened its doors.Thirty years after Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park opened with the slogan,“Disney is too far,come to Beijing Shinjingshan Amusement Park,”th...fter years of anticipation,Shanghai Disney has finally opened its doors.Thirty years after Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park opened with the slogan,“Disney is too far,come to Beijing Shinjingshan Amusement Park,”the real thing is here and it’s already an unparalleled success.展开更多
Reinvention is nothing new for Alpine Decline.Rising from the ashes of Los Angeles quartet Mezzanine Owls,the married duo of guitarist Jonathan Zeitlin and drummer Pauline Mu released three striking discs within a yea...Reinvention is nothing new for Alpine Decline.Rising from the ashes of Los Angeles quartet Mezzanine Owls,the married duo of guitarist Jonathan Zeitlin and drummer Pauline Mu released three striking discs within a year before disappearing to Beijing five years ago.展开更多
Reinvention is nothing new for Alpine Decline.Rising from the ashes of Los Angeles quartet Mezzanine Owls,the married duo of guitarist Jonathan Zeitlin and drummer Pauline Mu released three striking discs within a yea...Reinvention is nothing new for Alpine Decline.Rising from the ashes of Los Angeles quartet Mezzanine Owls,the married duo of guitarist Jonathan Zeitlin and drummer Pauline Mu released three striking discs within a year before disappearing to Beijing five years ago.展开更多
The Mainland’s largest and longest-running Pride Festival returns for its eighth year this month.Although ShanghaiPRIDE offers packed parties and community workshops,what distinguishes it from similar celebrations ar...The Mainland’s largest and longest-running Pride Festival returns for its eighth year this month.Although ShanghaiPRIDE offers packed parties and community workshops,what distinguishes it from similar celebrations around the world is its emphasis on its arts programming.展开更多
After years of anticipation,Shanghai Disney has finally opened its doors.Thirty years after Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park opened with the slogan,“Disney is too far,come to Beijing Shinjingshan Amusem...After years of anticipation,Shanghai Disney has finally opened its doors.Thirty years after Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park opened with the slogan,“Disney is too far,come to Beijing Shinjingshan Amusement Park,”the real is thing here and it’s already an unparalleled success.展开更多
What started as one mans quest to escape his mundane banking job has flourished into the epicenter of Shanghais growing stand-up scene.With a dedicated venue to their name,a growing national touring circuit,and sn inc...What started as one mans quest to escape his mundane banking job has flourished into the epicenter of Shanghais growing stand-up scene.With a dedicated venue to their name,a growing national touring circuit,and sn increasingly popular podcast,Kung Fu Komedy[KFK]takes their next step forward with this months China International Comedy Festival.展开更多
On October 9,the NBA returns to Mercedes-Benz Arena for the 10th edition of Global Games China.Wliile the visit is notable for bringing Yao Ming's team,Houston Rockets,for their first Mainland game in 12 years,the...On October 9,the NBA returns to Mercedes-Benz Arena for the 10th edition of Global Games China.Wliile the visit is notable for bringing Yao Ming's team,Houston Rockets,for their first Mainland game in 12 years,the battle between the Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans is especially intriguing.展开更多
There's an embarrassment of cultural riches coming over the next two months as part of the 18th China Shanghai International Arts Festival.From innovative immersion theater hits like Sleep No More to the first sho...There's an embarrassment of cultural riches coming over the next two months as part of the 18th China Shanghai International Arts Festival.From innovative immersion theater hits like Sleep No More to the first show from the Royal Shakespeare Company s translation project,there will be plenty of choices for lovers of the stage.Here are just a few highlights coming over the next few weeks.展开更多
For the last six years,Chengdu-based promoter New Noise has been feeding China's hunger for post-rock by organizing nation・al tours for genre giants like Tortoise and Mono.But it all began back in 2010,when the co...For the last six years,Chengdu-based promoter New Noise has been feeding China's hunger for post-rock by organizing nation・al tours for genre giants like Tortoise and Mono.But it all began back in 2010,when the company arranged an inaugural mainland tour for Swedish band pg.lost.Now it's bringing the post-rock quartet back for more.展开更多
Increased online streaming regulation?A budding national touring circuit?Glastonbury Festival appearances and DJ Shadow collaborations?For years a paradoxical joke,does the future acturally hold hope for China's i...Increased online streaming regulation?A budding national touring circuit?Glastonbury Festival appearances and DJ Shadow collaborations?For years a paradoxical joke,does the future acturally hold hope for China's indie labels?展开更多
For the last six years,Chengdu-based promoter New Noise has been feeding China’s hunger for post-rock by organizing national tours for genre giants like Tortoise and Mono.But it all began back in 2010,when the compan...For the last six years,Chengdu-based promoter New Noise has been feeding China’s hunger for post-rock by organizing national tours for genre giants like Tortoise and Mono.But it all began back in 2010,when the company arranged an inaugural mainland tour for Swedish band pg.lost.Now it’s bringing the post-rock quartet back for more."For the first tour,we’d actually contacted Jef[Vreys,founder of New Noise]to help arrange some shows for us in Belgium,because we thought he lived there,"laughs pg.lost's bassist and keyboardist Kristian Karlsson."He responded,saying that he could set up a tour for us in China because he thought we’d be popular there."展开更多
When Jon Bon Jovi sings,“I’ve seen a million faces and I’ve rocked them all,”he’s merely stating fact.With over 130 million records sold and nearly 3,000 shows in more than 50 countries,Bon Jovi’s place in the r...When Jon Bon Jovi sings,“I’ve seen a million faces and I’ve rocked them all,”he’s merely stating fact.With over 130 million records sold and nearly 3,000 shows in more than 50 countries,Bon Jovi’s place in the rock pantheon is secured.The band remains a beast,named the top touring act in the world four of the last five years.As they make their Mainland debut at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on September 14,Jon Bon took a break from exceedingly his busy schedule to give us a few minutes of time.展开更多
Written into mainland music lore as China's original punk capitaL Wuhan has a new crop of bands that are redefining the city's sound.Leading the pack is Chinese Football who bring their natiotour to BIO Live o...Written into mainland music lore as China's original punk capitaL Wuhan has a new crop of bands that are redefining the city's sound.Leading the pack is Chinese Football who bring their natiotour to BIO Live on December 27.展开更多
Amonth away from celebrating its third anniversary,The Sound Stage remains the lone champion for Chinese indie music in state media.Part online video series and part hour-long radio program,the China Radio Internation...Amonth away from celebrating its third anniversary,The Sound Stage remains the lone champion for Chinese indie music in state media.Part online video series and part hour-long radio program,the China Radio International(CRI)show has been growing alongside China's indie scene.展开更多
Written into Mainland music lore as Chine's original punk capital,Wuhan is now seeing a new crop of homegrown bands who are redefining the city's sound.Leading the pack is Chinese Football,who bring their nati...Written into Mainland music lore as Chine's original punk capital,Wuhan is now seeing a new crop of homegrown bands who are redefining the city's sound.Leading the pack is Chinese Football,who bring their national tour to Yuyintang on December 18.展开更多
T wo summers ago,China’s indie godfathers P.K.14 went on a triumphant 31-date national tour to celebrate their fifth album,1984,their first in five years.American underground music documentarian John Yingling tagged ...T wo summers ago,China’s indie godfathers P.K.14 went on a triumphant 31-date national tour to celebrate their fifth album,1984,their first in five years.American underground music documentarian John Yingling tagged along to film the first episode of his ambitious The World Underground series.The Wisconsin native is taking his passion to the global stage.Armed with“a shitty Canon ELPH,”Yingling moved to Chicago in 2007 to indulge in his long-nurtured love for the Windy City’s music scene.He filmed and photographed hundreds of shows for his Gonzo Chicago blog,eventually being named Best Music Scene Documentarian by The Chicago Reader in 2012.A year later,he did the same thing in Missoula,Montana.展开更多
Chinas vast history-5,000 years,in case you hadn't heard-is intimidating to dive into.However;China History Podcast attempts to do so,one 40-minute podcast at a time."I'm hoping to spend the next 10 to 20...Chinas vast history-5,000 years,in case you hadn't heard-is intimidating to dive into.However;China History Podcast attempts to do so,one 40-minute podcast at a time."I'm hoping to spend the next 10 to 20 years exploring China and doing podcasts on anything interesting my listeners might groove to,"explains show creator and host Laszlo Montgomery.展开更多
文摘Loved by some,missed by many-here’s a list of our favorite albums of 2016 from China's Mainland.This year marked the return of the father of yaogun,the impressive evolution of a teenage jazz prodigy and a trio of outstanding Blade Runner-inspired discs from Shanghai.For the full Top 50 list,visit www.thatsmags.com/2016bestalbums.
文摘Cantonese boom bap meets Mandarin flows on the latest release from acclaimed mainland hip-hop label Groove Bunny.Illtacc pairs Guangdong rhymer Chill Terrific with Wootacc,a veteran of Beijing’s battle scene.Despite their different languages and locations,the two emcees describe the partnership as natural.“There was a lot of chemistry and sparks in our ideas for music,”Chill Terrific explains.“Writing lyrics and recording went very well as we had a shared vision.”“I don’t understand Cantonese but I felt a shared vision with Chill even though we were only communicating online,”Wootacc adds,noting he did throw in some Cantonese adlibs into illtacc.
文摘fter years of anticipation,Shanghai Disney has finally opened its doors.Thirty years after Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park opened with the slogan,“Disney is too far,come to Beijing Shinjingshan Amusement Park,”the real thing is here and it’s already an unparalleled success.
文摘Reinvention is nothing new for Alpine Decline.Rising from the ashes of Los Angeles quartet Mezzanine Owls,the married duo of guitarist Jonathan Zeitlin and drummer Pauline Mu released three striking discs within a year before disappearing to Beijing five years ago.
文摘Reinvention is nothing new for Alpine Decline.Rising from the ashes of Los Angeles quartet Mezzanine Owls,the married duo of guitarist Jonathan Zeitlin and drummer Pauline Mu released three striking discs within a year before disappearing to Beijing five years ago.
文摘The Mainland’s largest and longest-running Pride Festival returns for its eighth year this month.Although ShanghaiPRIDE offers packed parties and community workshops,what distinguishes it from similar celebrations around the world is its emphasis on its arts programming.
文摘After years of anticipation,Shanghai Disney has finally opened its doors.Thirty years after Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park opened with the slogan,“Disney is too far,come to Beijing Shinjingshan Amusement Park,”the real is thing here and it’s already an unparalleled success.
文摘What started as one mans quest to escape his mundane banking job has flourished into the epicenter of Shanghais growing stand-up scene.With a dedicated venue to their name,a growing national touring circuit,and sn increasingly popular podcast,Kung Fu Komedy[KFK]takes their next step forward with this months China International Comedy Festival.
文摘On October 9,the NBA returns to Mercedes-Benz Arena for the 10th edition of Global Games China.Wliile the visit is notable for bringing Yao Ming's team,Houston Rockets,for their first Mainland game in 12 years,the battle between the Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans is especially intriguing.
文摘There's an embarrassment of cultural riches coming over the next two months as part of the 18th China Shanghai International Arts Festival.From innovative immersion theater hits like Sleep No More to the first show from the Royal Shakespeare Company s translation project,there will be plenty of choices for lovers of the stage.Here are just a few highlights coming over the next few weeks.
文摘For the last six years,Chengdu-based promoter New Noise has been feeding China's hunger for post-rock by organizing nation・al tours for genre giants like Tortoise and Mono.But it all began back in 2010,when the company arranged an inaugural mainland tour for Swedish band pg.lost.Now it's bringing the post-rock quartet back for more.
文摘Increased online streaming regulation?A budding national touring circuit?Glastonbury Festival appearances and DJ Shadow collaborations?For years a paradoxical joke,does the future acturally hold hope for China's indie labels?
文摘For the last six years,Chengdu-based promoter New Noise has been feeding China’s hunger for post-rock by organizing national tours for genre giants like Tortoise and Mono.But it all began back in 2010,when the company arranged an inaugural mainland tour for Swedish band pg.lost.Now it’s bringing the post-rock quartet back for more."For the first tour,we’d actually contacted Jef[Vreys,founder of New Noise]to help arrange some shows for us in Belgium,because we thought he lived there,"laughs pg.lost's bassist and keyboardist Kristian Karlsson."He responded,saying that he could set up a tour for us in China because he thought we’d be popular there."
文摘When Jon Bon Jovi sings,“I’ve seen a million faces and I’ve rocked them all,”he’s merely stating fact.With over 130 million records sold and nearly 3,000 shows in more than 50 countries,Bon Jovi’s place in the rock pantheon is secured.The band remains a beast,named the top touring act in the world four of the last five years.As they make their Mainland debut at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on September 14,Jon Bon took a break from exceedingly his busy schedule to give us a few minutes of time.
文摘Written into mainland music lore as China's original punk capitaL Wuhan has a new crop of bands that are redefining the city's sound.Leading the pack is Chinese Football who bring their natiotour to BIO Live on December 27.
文摘Amonth away from celebrating its third anniversary,The Sound Stage remains the lone champion for Chinese indie music in state media.Part online video series and part hour-long radio program,the China Radio International(CRI)show has been growing alongside China's indie scene.
文摘Written into Mainland music lore as Chine's original punk capital,Wuhan is now seeing a new crop of homegrown bands who are redefining the city's sound.Leading the pack is Chinese Football,who bring their national tour to Yuyintang on December 18.
文摘T wo summers ago,China’s indie godfathers P.K.14 went on a triumphant 31-date national tour to celebrate their fifth album,1984,their first in five years.American underground music documentarian John Yingling tagged along to film the first episode of his ambitious The World Underground series.The Wisconsin native is taking his passion to the global stage.Armed with“a shitty Canon ELPH,”Yingling moved to Chicago in 2007 to indulge in his long-nurtured love for the Windy City’s music scene.He filmed and photographed hundreds of shows for his Gonzo Chicago blog,eventually being named Best Music Scene Documentarian by The Chicago Reader in 2012.A year later,he did the same thing in Missoula,Montana.
文摘Chinas vast history-5,000 years,in case you hadn't heard-is intimidating to dive into.However;China History Podcast attempts to do so,one 40-minute podcast at a time."I'm hoping to spend the next 10 to 20 years exploring China and doing podcasts on anything interesting my listeners might groove to,"explains show creator and host Laszlo Montgomery.
