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For the Record: How a War Refugee Built His Vinyl Haven in Hong Kong

Record store owner Paul Au has escaped the Vietnam War, slept in the streets, and weathered two pandemics to pursue his passion for vinyl

Roman Kierst (小罗)

Jan. 11, 2023

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Is China’s Boy Band Boom Over?

Ten years ago, TFBoys spurred a boom in Chinese boy bands. But now fan fatigue, investor apathy, and the pandemic threaten to burst the pop star bubb…

Asian Pop Weekly

Oct. 12, 2022

MUSIC

Navigating Cultures Through Hip Hop

Chinese American hip hop artist Bohan Phoenix reaches beyond his “in-between identity” to craft new sounds

Asian Pop Weekly

Oct. 9, 2022

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Reggae’s Chinese Roots Run Deeper Than You Think

Reggae is becoming better understood, more popular, and is even starting to infiltrate popular music in China

General Huge

Oct. 3, 2022

MUSIC

When Mandopop Grooves with Reggae

Musicians of various ethnic backgrounds find resonance in reggae—and in its cultural relevance

Asian Pop Weekly

July 24, 2022

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Will Online Concerts Replace Live Music in China?

Once the pandemic fades away, will China’s livestreaming music industry survive?

Asian Pop Weekly

July 10, 2022

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Slang to Take You Down Memory Lane

A wave of nostalgia has swept through China’s entertainment world, as netizens coin new slang for old stars

Aria Zhang

June 17, 2022

MUSIC

How China’s Popstars are Cashing in on Esports

The marriage of Chinese musicians with the hottest esports games means everyone’s a winner

Asian Pop Weekly

June 12, 2022

MUSIC

How Joanna Wang Redefines Mandopop in the TikTok Age

Fourteen years after debuting with a cover album, the singer-songwriter stays relevant to Gen Z with eclectic sounds and experimentation

Asian Pop Weekly

May 11, 2022

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The Rise and Reinvention of Taiwan Music’s Influence on the Chinese Mainland

Taiwan popstars no longer dominate the mainland’s music scene; could the island’s indie bands replace them?

Asian Pop Weekly

April 17, 2022

MUSIC

School of Rock: Tracing Taiwan’s Campus Music Scene

Since the 1970s, Taiwan’s university campuses have been integral to the island’s music industry

Asian Pop Weekly

April 10, 2022

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How a Band from China’s Industrial Heartland Captured the Emotions of a Generation

Despite an experimental sound and just two album releases in a decade, Omnipotent Youth Society has remained one of China’s most relatable rock bands…

Asian Pop Weekly

Feb. 23, 2022

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