Chinese Rock

Chinese rock, a vibrant and evolving genre, merges Western rock’s energy with Chinese cultural nuances and social commentary. Emerging from the 1980s as a countercultural movement, it has since diversified to include punk, hardcore, and alternative influences. Bands like SMZB and Hardcore Raver in Tears infuse their music with a rebellious spirit, often addressing themes of identity, freedom, and modernity. With influences ranging from fast-paced punk to introspective indie, artists like Shanghai Qiutian and Silly Function blend melodic guitar riffs with poignant lyrics, creating a soundscape that's at once familiar and distinctly Chinese. This genre captures the youthful resilience and dynamic pulse of contemporary China, providing a platform for voices to express individuality and critique society.

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白紙扇
Single - Released December 1, 2024

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A Hidden Trace
AV Okubo
Bad Sweetheart
Chinese Football
Da Da Yue Dui
Dincolo De Ziduri
HUSH
Panic Worm
SMZB 生命之餅
Science Noodles
Shanghai Qiutian
Silly Function
Yanlo
lost memory machine
余永黎
基诺
彭坦
浪味仙贝
白紙扇(Hardcore Raver in Tears)
花伦(Hualun)
Science Noodles
Chinese Football
HUSH
Bad Sweetheart
花伦(Hualun)
Da Da Yue Dui
Shanghai Qiutian
Dincolo De Ziduri
浪味仙贝
白紙扇(Hardcore Raver in Tears)
AV Okubo
彭坦
SMZB 生命之餅
Yanlo
A Hidden Trace
基诺
Silly Function
Panic Worm
lost memory machine
余永黎