Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling.
Four veterans from China's millennial nu-metal scene recently formed a new band called F.U.N. Joining us today is Jazzine, manager of F.U.N and also co-producer of F.U.N's upcoming album. Wanna know how their latest single sounds? Let's check out.
Warm, charming and retro tones of Changsha's native ETA band, is what you need right now.
Beijing-based indie outfit Biuya finally presented their EP since we last heard them three years ago. Let's check out what they've got!
A new band from Beijing named themselves after the Renaissance artist Titian. Let's check out what they have behind this name.
Beijing-based indie-rock outfit Elenore just celebrated their 10 year anniversary, together with a brand new album Shine A Light. Take a listen!
It’s already winter time, can’t believe we’re saying goodbye to 21 century’s first decade! In this time of year, we absolutely need some good music to chill out during our end-of-the-year hustle, don’t we? So today let me introduce you a rising star from south-western China, her name is Mia Aim, and her soulful voice is not the kind you could easily wipe out of your mind. I’m Li Yuan, let’s check out what she’s got in her pocket.
Beijing-based independent act Mimikbanka is ready to play you some delicate and romanctic melodies. Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling.
From unknown to supporting BADBADNOTGOOD's performance in Beijing, Bowaswell has impressed the crowd with their warm, relaxed, and a little bit mysterious sound. This time, we have the band's new single, and hear what the founder Yichi says.
Using full 100% analogue synths and drum machines to create authentic sound to the dancefloor, Beijing-based electronic act Hielektromen has released a new EP called Melancholy. Let's hear what their keyboard player JRG says about themselves and their new stuff.
Starting his career as a drummer, Liu Wei has been exploring his boundary of musical expression, and gradually evolves into a composer and producer under the stage name Mico. This autumn, his band Junglemico Project has brought to us a brand new album The World.
Today let’s listen to a selection of songs from singer songwriter Cheng Bi’s latest album Then I Embrace You. Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling.
Being good at making instrumental beats doesn't satisfy Dizkar yet, in this October, he returned as an R&B singer-songwriter with a brand new album called Search for Nothing. Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling.
This week's Beijing Calling features young and very prolific electronic music producer Night Swimmer, who is very good at weaving nostalgic dreams that everybody has a soft spot for.
Beijing-based electronic music visionary Howie Lee visits our studio and brings with him the latest full-length album. Take a listen.
This week's Beijing Calling features young composer/pianist Xiao Ying and his new single Large Seaport, which illustrates the beautiful scenery of a seaport with color-rich musical language.
Founded in 2015, Beijing-based alternative rock band INXU has finally published their debut full album 300,000. In this episode of Beijing Calling, we’ll find ourselves in a space odyssey fantasized by INXU. I’m Li Yuan, bringing you the the latest from China's independent music scene.
Over the past 3 years, we have been witnessing a strong revival of City-pop, a pop music style originated from Japan in the late 1970s, and was strongly influenced by soft-rock, soul and jazz. Young people in China are much attracted by its taste of nostalgia, despite that most of the millennials have never experienced city-pop era. In today’s Beijing Calling, we have MarsGoku from Beijing-based band Metropolis, to introduce their EP City Coast. I’m Li Yuan, bringing you the coolest new sound of...
Having gained great popularity and also controversy in this summer, thanks to the TV show Big Band, Beijing-based rock outfit Penicillin is coming back with their second LP album Moments of Glory. I’m Li Yuan, bringing you the best from China’s independent music scene.
Today we have electronic music producer Shen, who is also the member of Beijing-based groove collective called Flash Beats Bone, whose music revolves around heavy grooves of all kinds, ranging from Afro-beat, funk, hip hop to experimental electronics. Recently over the month, Flash Beats Bone has released 3 singles, marking the upcoming new full album. Beijing Calling brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene.
Introducing Shanghai-based funk group HOWHY, get ready and get funky! Beijing Calling brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene.
Newly released compilation album Summer Hotel vol.2 nicely reflects the urban vibe in today’s China.
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to Qingdao based indie-pop band Orange Ocean, giving you the cozy summer breeze. Take a listen!
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to some newcomers selected from comps Modern Sky #9. Take a listen!
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to future-oriented electronic duo TrueTrue presenting their freshly published debut album. Take a listen!
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to a new band Cotton Range with their freshly pulished debut album, taking you back to 90s dream-pop era. Take a listen!
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to Hulu Boyz presenting their freshly published love songs. Take a listen!
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to a bittersweet single just released by Xi'an-based indie band Young and Dumb, perfect for a summer night! Take a listen!
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to new single just released by Wuhan-based electronic singer/producer Shii. Take a listen!
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to new single just released by Shanghai-based jazz singer Xi Chenchen, bringing you her first taste of city-pop style. Take a listen!
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to new single just released by young pianist Yue Xuan, who frequently crosses the border of music genres. Take a listen!
