Birdstriking release MV for “25”
Birdstriking have just released their new video for "25". It's a wonderfully twisted day in the life of each of the five members following them as they struggle with the…
Birdstriking have just released their new video for "25". It's a wonderfully twisted day in the life of each of the five members following them as they struggle with the…
This photo from the archive features members of Birdstriking and Chui Wan in the band Cardiac Murmur circa 2010. Pictured from left to right: Xiudi (16), Birdstriking's He Fan (19) and Xinjiu Wang (19), and Chui Wan's Liu Xinyu (18). Photographer unknown.…
In an effort to better understand the Chinese underground, we here at Far Out Distant Sounds are reaching out to various musicians and participants in the scene for lists of their top…
This month Maybe Mars, one of China's largest and most beloved independent record labels celebrates their ten year anniversary. Launched in 2007 and focusing on the country's most compelling punk, post-punk, experimental,…
Beijing fastcore act Struggle Session is heading overseas this Friday for a week of shows across Morocco and Spain. The band is only a year old but have been turning…
The new 12" vinyl from Genjing & QiiSnacks Records is a co-release for both the bands and the labels. First, it's a split between two of the most exciting new…
Genjing Records is set to release a beautiful new 12", so beautiful in fact that it has been featured on Pirate Press' Record of the Week blog. The 12", in…
In March of 2015, Genjing Records brought the legendary Melbourne synth punk band Primitive Calculators to China. They performed eight shows across five cities with notable local acts such as…
Yang Haisong, CEO of Maybe Mars, musician, and resident producer, has been featured on Bandcamp Daily. Haisong is a busy man, besides running Maybe Mars and performing with his seminal…
Ahead of the release of their debut LP "Dragon Bus Terminal", Gate To Otherside sat down for an interview with The Beijinger. The band discusses their origins, the romantic relationship…
Xi'an shoegaze band FAZI have announced dates for a full European tour. 法兹乐队FAZI formed in February 2010 in the ancient capital of Xi’an. Their music brims with abundant vitality, moves…
To celebrate the successful completion of our Australia tour we've organized one last gig! Come join us on Sunday, February 26 at the Yarra Hotel to catch Carsick Cars, Birdstriking…