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Rock is Not Dead in Xinxiang, China’s Former Capital of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Nearly 30 years after it hosted “China’s Woodstock,” a small central Chinese city is still home to a music culture that rocks in its own way
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The Kids Who Rocked China
In “Rocking China,” Shanghai-based historian Andrew Field looks back at a momentous period of the underground music scene in Beijing
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Will Singapore’s Mandopop Scene Ever Flourish Again?
Singapore artists used to be Mandopop royalty, but new acts are struggling to make a breakthrough
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When Mandopop Grooves with Reggae
Musicians of various ethnic backgrounds find resonance in reggae—and in its cultural relevance
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Will Online Concerts Replace Live Music in China?
Once the pandemic fades away, will China’s livestreaming music industry survive?
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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?
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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 since 2010
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The All-Female Punk Band With a Social Conscience
TWOC sits down with all-female punk outfit Dummy Toys to talk about feminism, avoiding labels, and what music means to them
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Hebe Tien’s “Time Will Tell” Rejuvenates a Pop Legend
One of China’s most influential pop singers comes of age with her first solo album since she stopped recording with girl group S.H.E.
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