Beijing Then and Now: P.K. 14's Original Lineup

For our October Issue, we invited local personalities to recreate photographs that inspired fond memories. Here are the stories behind those snapshots and those Beijingers, in their own words.

P.K. 14's Original Lineup, Scream Club, 2001

P.K. 14's Original Lineup, Chaoyang Park South Gate, 2011

What year was it? October 2001.

Where's the original location? Big Easy (now defunct) near South Gate of Chaoyang Park.

Who is in the photo? P.K.14 (L to R: Yang Haisong, Jonathan Leijonhufvud, Sun Xia, Xu Bo).

What were you doing there? We played a gloomy set at Big Easy.

What were you doing in Beijing? Looking to live, learn and love an untamed and vehement arts scene.

NOW

Who is in the photo? P.K.14. (same as above, or possibly with Shi Xudong, depending on which photo you guys choose)/

What are you now doing in Beijing? We're still figuring it out, Beijing is a kind and patient host.

What has changed for you? Our eardrums.

What has changed in the city? The AQI.

Anything else you'd like to add? Big hugs to the Beijinger team, here's to the next ten …

Click here to see the October issue of the Beijinger in full.