Monthly Archives: June 2009

Shen Lihui too indie for Happy Girl?

Posted on June 30, 2009 by admin

Shen Lihui, boss of iconic indie label Modern Sky is embroiled in some controversy over his backing of “Happy Girl” contestant Zeng Yike. You can read the article and the web reaction on the ever “interesting” CHINA SMACK.

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Economic Crisis, what Economic Crisis

Posted on June 29, 2009 by admin

The BBC recently did a documentary series on how the economic crisis has hit in China.  This short excerpt focuses on “house music” (the guy is an economist – we mustn’t expect him to know about Acupuncture’s Minimal offering) and … Continue reading →

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Visa Troubles

Posted on June 29, 2009 by admin

In what amounts to harassment of foreigners in Beijing leading up to the 60th anniversary of the founding of the PRC and in what appears to be a first comprehensive “pub crawl” search, Chinese Immigration officials were out in full … Continue reading →

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Beijing got Band…

Posted on June 24, 2009 by admin

Lots of promoters promoting lots of bands and festivals in China this year.  It is tempting to say that there is too much happening at the moment, but that is the subject of another, upcoming article. With the recent announcements … Continue reading →

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Re-Tros on the road

Posted on June 24, 2009 by admin

Beijing based post-punk (thanks J!) band Rebuilding the Rights of Statues (Re-Tros) are playing at the end of June in Cambodia, Vietnam and Bangkok.  After a hugely successful China Tour earlier this year in support of their “Watch Out, Climate … Continue reading →

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Dubious business practises in China. Surely not?

Posted on June 21, 2009 by admin

At the beginninng of June, we pointed you in the direction of the JinShan Crazy Beach Music Festival.  You can read the post HERE.  If you read the post, you will remember that we were dubious about it, seeing as … Continue reading →

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Music Matters #4 – More industry numbers

Posted on June 20, 2009 by admin

How about some more numbers? (FYI, the beginning of the conference was largely putting the 2009 Asian market into context from a numerical perspective). We put the second and third speeches together. First up was MARCEL FENEZ (PWC Entertainment Global … Continue reading →

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Music Matters #3 – Business Matters

Posted on June 20, 2009 by admin

The first big numbers session of the day went to Synovate, the research firm and a partner of Music Matters. They did a pre-conference questionnaire for delegates about Music in Asia. They interviewed 8,500 18-24 year olds from 12 regional … Continue reading →

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From manufactured ABC Pop to gritty street punk (and other stuff)

Posted on June 18, 2009 by admin

After our last post, highlighting some car-crash American wannabee Chinese pop music, the following video has come to light.  Amateur (or professional?) movie maker Shaun Jefford has made a full length documentary called Beijing Punk, seemingly last year, but is … Continue reading →

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Manufactured Music: a cross cultural experiment?

Posted on June 15, 2009 by admin

Some of the usual suspects have joined together in an attempt to bring the US to China. There have been plenty of examples of US artists coming to China, singing in Chinese, and trying to create a truly global hybrid. … Continue reading →

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