Since 2008, the San Sebastián-based band Madeliene has been subduing audiences across Europe, crafting a sound whose gruff exterior barely covers its tender heart, layering pulsating melodies with large dabs of emo, shoegaze, and rapturous dream-pop.

Now Shanghai-based Shanghai Qiutian has helped the Basque band organize with a robust tour across China over the New Year that includes a stop in Beijing on Monday, Dec 30 at DDC.