Northwest China Indie

Northwest China indie is a compelling and heterogeneous genre of music that has emerged from the fusion of traditional Chinese musical elements with modern indie aesthetics and ethos. Characterized by introspective lyrics, a sound that often features an eclectic blend of traditional Chinese instruments like the erhu and pipa with electric guitars and synths, it has a distinctive earthy and heartfelt feel. This genre is not only a musical style but also a cultural expression, reflecting the diverse experiences, regional stories, and the introspective perspectives of its artists. The sound can range from the raw and poignant rock-influenced ballads of Xu Wei and the gritty anthems of 低苦艾, to the avant-garde experimentalism of 舌头 and the alt-folk lyricism of 野孩子乐队, encapsulating a rich spectrum of the Northwest's contemporary music scene that is both uniquely Chinese and universally resonant.

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你等着我回来 (Live)
Album - 11 Tracks - Released October 31, 2024
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Xu Wei
鄭鈞
張瑋瑋
旱獭乐队
張楚
FAZI
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  1. October 31, 2024
  2. September 20
  3. May 20
  4. May 16
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    花園
    10 tracks
  5. January 26
  6. January 8
  7. December 15, 2023
  8. November 20
  9. September 22
  10. September 19
  11. September 6
  12. July 20
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  17. December 7, 2022
  18. December 7
  19. January 30
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  22. November 16, 2021
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    塞外
    10 tracks
  23. October 22
  24. July 21
  25. April 30
  26. March 4
  27. February 26
  28. February 5
  29. January 27
  30. December 31, 2020
  31. October 22
  32. October 12
  33. September 16
  34. August 28
  35. August 4
  36. July 24
  37. July 24
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  40. June 27
  1. October 31, 2024
  2. May 16
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    花園
    10 tracks
  3. January 26
  4. November 20, 2023
  5. September 19
  6. January 30, 2022
  7. November 16, 2021
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    塞外
    10 tracks
  8. September 16, 2020
  9. July 24
  10. July 24
  11. July 24
  12. March 25
  13. March 25
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    给给
    11 tracks
  14. January 22
  15. September 4, 2019
  16. January 11
  17. September 4, 2018
  18. April 2
  19. January 26
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    死海
    9 tracks
  20. December 1, 2017
  1. September 20, 2024
  2. May 20
  3. January 8
  4. December 15, 2023
  5. September 22
  6. September 6
  7. July 20
  8. March 10
  9. March 10
  10. March 10
  11. February 20
  12. December 7, 2022
  13. December 7
  14. January 22
  15. January 21
  16. October 22, 2021
  17. July 21
  18. April 30
  19. March 4
  20. February 26