The Sound of Chinese Punk

“The Sound of Chinese Punk” is a raw and wide-ranging snapshot of China’s underground punk and alt scenes, spanning from the explosive street punk of Brain Failure to the jagged art-punk of Carsick Cars offshoots like AV Okubo. The playlist flows through decades and provinces, showcasing legends like Joyside and SMZB alongside new-school noise ragers like Struggle Session and Unregenerate Blood. Expect gritty vocals, political edge, lo-fi riffs, and the occasional unexpected melodic flourish.

The collection runs the gamut from Hang On The Box's unruly feminist rock to the experimental noise-punk of 舌头 and the industrial-tinged force of 扭曲机器. There’s no single sound here—bands like 反光镜乐队, 塑料, and 敗犬樂隊 each stretch the definition of punk in different directions. Whether rooted in hardcore, pop-punk, garage, or post-punk, the tracks are unified by an irreverent spirit and DIY attitude that tracks across scenes in Beijing, Wuhan, Hangzhou, and beyond.