ChinaTalk China's Best Music of 2025 (So Far)
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Jul 7, 2025 Discover a captivating array of China's best new music, featuring ADHD-inspired hip-hop and experimental ambient sounds from rural pockets of the country. Delve into the eclectic Shanghai cold wave and experience a mind-blowing hyperpop track. The podcast explores the innovative role of digital platforms in shaping 2025's music scene while highlighting themes of identity and nostalgia. Highlights include personal insights on standout tracks and an engaging live performance that showcases the vibrant artistic landscape of modern China.
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Diverse Chinese Music Landscape
- China's 2025 music scene spans diverse genres like ADHD-inspired hip hop and Shanghai cold wave.
- This variety shows a rich and evolving contemporary Chinese music landscape.
SMZB’s Resilient Punk Spirit
- SMZB, a hardcore Wuhan punk band, remains active despite difficulties releasing music in China.
- Their frontman Wu Wei lives in Europe, but they still plan a new album and UK shows.
Da Ye’s Nostalgic Soundscape
- Da Ye's music captures her hometown Yangzhou’s canals and parks through childhood memories.
- Her album attempts to recreate these places musically, blending personal and geographical elements.