FAZI Announce European Dates

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…

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End Of Tour Party!

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…

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Chinese Rocks: The Art of Chairman Ca

Far Out Distant Sounds, in conjunction with Maybe Mars, has put together an exhibition of Chairman Ca's iconic poster art at Melbourne, Australia's The Old Bar on February 21. The…

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Birdstriking & Shou Wang on 3CR’s Music Matters

Last Friday, 3CR's Music Matters broadcast interviews with Birdstriking, Shou Wang, and Julian Wu ahead of their Melbourne, Australia dates. Pop over to their website to stream the audio and,…

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Birdstriking on Radio New Zealand

After their recent show in Wellington, Birdstriking spoke to Radio New Zealand's Music 101 about their sound, life in China, and their first impressions of the southern hemisphere. Stream the…

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Gate To Otherside premieres new single on Tiny Mix Tapes

Ahead of the launch of their debut album, Dragon Bus Terminal, Gate To Otherside premieres their first single on Tiny Mix Tapes. "Northern Memories" is a sprawling jam documenting the…

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Pangbianr mix for NTS Radio

Last November Beijing-based music writer Josh Feola curated a live DJ set for NTS Radio. The web radio station hosted their inaugural Beijing event at Modernsky Lab where Josh treated…

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Kiwese interviews Ricky Maymi ahead of Birdstriking’s NZ Tour

Ahead of Birdstriking's New Zealand tour, Kiwese interviews Ricky Maymi of Far Out Distant Sounds about the shows, starting Far Out Distant Sounds, and his overall love of the Chinese…

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Hello Asia interviews WHITE+

As WHITE+ prepares for a headlining spot at Sydney Psych Fest and several shows in Melbourne, Hello Asia catches up with the band about their musical development and their upcoming…

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Hello Asia interviews Zhang Shouwang

Ahead of Carsick Cars' Australian tour Hello Asia interviews Zhang Shouwang about Carsick Cars, his labelmates Birdstriking, the Chinese scene, and touring Australia. Check out the interview on-line and, if…

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Julian Wu on Skruins and Co

Julian Wu is a legand! Along with playing guitar for the Triffids and Spiral Stairs from Pavement he is also the reason that Far Out Distant Sounds exists. Skruins and…

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Chui Wan featured on Australia’s ABC News

In anticipation of separate upcoming Australia shows by Chui Wan and the often cited godfather of Chinese Rock Cui Jian, the artists were featured on Australia's ABC News. The program,…

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