Blog Tag - rock

Japanese Post-Rock Star Taka Talks Boozing With Chinese Bands, His Group Mono, New Solo Project and More Ahead of Oct. 27 Yugong Yishan Gig
Submitted on Oct 25, 2017
As the lead guitarist of Mono, Takaakira "Taka" Goto struck a major chord in every sense of the word, playing in one of Japan’s most beloved post-...
The Granary Livehouse and Restaurant Breaks New Ground in Far-Flung Shuangqiao
Submitted on Aug 12, 2017
Believe it or not, Beijing’s best new livehouse is in a part of town you’ve likely never heard of. Yes, far off from the music epicenter that is...
Ready to Rock: China's First World Class Recording Studio Up and Running in Beijing; Draws Cui Jian, Bruce Liang, and Other Stars
Submitted on Jul 27, 2017
While the words “rock” and “pop” might make many of us think of thunderous rhythms and decibel-busting melodies as we crank the volume higher, the...
R Post-Brexit Headbangers: Q&A with Politicized English Metalcore Band While She Sleeps Ahead of July 28 Yugong Yishan Gig
Submitted on Jul 26, 2017
When you think of politicized, socially conscious protest music, what genres cross your mind? Some of us might immediately think of 60s folk, while...
New Mao Wukesong Livehouse To Open Aug. 18
Submitted on Jul 24, 2017
UPDATE, Aug. 14: This weekend's gigs have been postponed until further notice. We will update this a blog once more information is available....
"I’m never going to f*ck off, you’re stuck with me forever.” A Talk with Former Oasis Frontman Liam Gallagher Ahead of Aug. 10 Beijing Gig
Submitted on Jul 12, 2017
When asked about his upcoming solo album earlier this year, Liam Gallagher made headlines – as the controversial former Oasis front man is wont to do...
Hear the “Hushed and Hymnal” Songs of Rising British Troubadour Benjamin Francis Leftwich at Mao Live, June 16
Submitted on Jun 12, 2017
There’s gently soothing music, and then there’s the songs of the UK's Benjamin Francis Leftwich. Both of the 27-year-old singer-songwriter’s albums...
Ulaanbaatar Hard Rockers Mohanik Throw Shade at Other Mongolian and Nomadic Bands Ahead of Tonight's Yue Space Gig
Submitted on Jun 09, 2017
Though there's no shortage of folk bands in Beijing with lyrics about northern grasslands delivered in that region's time-honored throat singing...
Top Japanese Instrumental Rockers Lite- one of Mike Watt's Alltime Favorites- to Play Yugong Yishan, June 10
Submitted on Jun 05, 2017
Any Beijing music buffs that were lucky enough to catch Minutemen legend Mike Watt perform at DDC back in March should prepare to be blown away all...
DP "We think it's important to do music with a sober mind." Mongolian Grunge Rockers Tulegur Talk Swearing Off the Sauce and Keeping Northern Traditions Alive Ahead of June 3 and 15 Gigs
Submitted on May 31, 2017
Though Gangzi keeps Inner Mongolian traditions like throat singing and grassland folk alive in Tulegur (the duo he formed with guitarist Wang Zongcan...
DP Q&A With Veteran Canadian Rocker Earl Pereira Ahead of His Band, The Steadies, May
Submitted on Apr 27, 2017
In Canada's barren, flatly sprawling prairies, Earl Pereira is a longstanding, towering rock and roll fixture. Next, Chinese concertgoers will get to...
Owners of Shanghai MAO to Open New Beijing Livehouse in Wukesong in July
Submitted on Apr 18, 2017
Usually it's the closure of yet another Beijing music venue that makes headlines, but thankfully not this time. Instead, most of the capital's music...
The Scorpions to Rock Beijing like a Hurricane August 14
Submitted on Jul 13, 2016
Eight years to the month after Beijing Boyce foresaw their arrival as part of Olympic revelry, German rock gods The Scorpions will play their first...
Pink: Gulou’s Leather Clad Mistress of Rock
Submitted on Mar 16, 2016
What can we say about Temple Bar? It’s the place you go not only to see some great acts from Beijing’s thriving music community but also to rage...
After Death in Grungy Shuangjing, Mako is Reborn Amongst Gongti's Glitzy Club Scene
Submitted on Jan 13, 2016
After shutting down operations at their long-standing location in Shuangjing in August, Mako Live House has proven resilient and is now plying their...