“Wondrous, variable and strange.” – Pitchfork

People keep saying that this present moment, when the world seems to be sliding into permanent political decline, is going to produce something musically special. “Think of how good the punk rock is going to be!”

Gaika is proof that this magical punk-rock future is imminent, and it may take a form none of us expect.

London-based Gaika Tavares plays powerful, adventurous dancehall - electronic gospel music for the church of technology. It’s political, observant, relevant, but also gloriously danceable. The Brixton-based producer and singer has been called “electronic music’s answer to Basquiat”, and like Jean-Michel, his work is enigmatic. Whip-smart. Expansively intelligent. Even a little notorious.

He’s a fascinating musician, and we’re bringing him over to China at the height of his powers.

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