Zhaoze, often hailed as a pioneering Guangzhou-based post-rock and ambient band, harnesses the power of both traditional Chinese music and modern soundscapes to create an ethereal and wholly unique sonic experience. Founded in the late 1990s by frontman and guqin virtuoso Hoyliang, Zhaoze has maintained an influential presence in China's growing post-rock scene, mesmerizing audiences with their seamless integration of the ancient tones of the guqin—a classical Chinese stringed instrument—with electric guitars, bass, and drums.

Their music transcends the conventional boundaries of east and west, evidenced in their evocative releases such as "Intoxicatingly Lost," a hypnotic journey through sound that blends ambient textures with post-rock crescendos. Delving deeper into cultural roots, "遠 (Yond)" showcases the band's knack for storytelling through instrumental compositions. The album "1911" serves as both a nod to the past and a leap into modern sound experimentation, while their most recent work, "滄浪星 (Cang Lang Xing)," further solidifies Zhaoze's status as avant-garde sound architects, weaving poetic expression into their sonorous tapestry. Together, these releases delineate a band that is not only evolving with the times but also shaping the contours of contemporary Chinese music.