It seems like Converse have picked up on the nascent noise scene coming out of Beijing and in particular Tongzhou’s “Raying Temple” collective and given a voice in the English media recently by the likes of Pangbianr.
Alongside a heavy commitment to skate (the relatively wholesome “Ni” campaign and the very much less wholesome “Thrasher” collaboration – see Beijing Daze for more on that), the upcoming Guozao tour showcases the more avant garde side of China’s music scene. Converse will put together a 5 city tour in DIY venues yet to be decided with 2 domestic artists and the US band HEALTH.