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China's Best Music of 2024

Dec 29, 2024
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Jake Newby
Jake Newby, author of the music newsletter Concrete Avalanche, joins to share his favorite tracks from China in 2024. He discusses the unique sounds emerging from the scene, blending genres like Afrobeat with traditional vibes. A standout is an electronic piece created in a Tibetan monastery featuring Buddhist chanting. Jake emphasizes how technology and social media are giving these artists a global platform, redefining modern Chinese music and its cultural influences. Dive into the eclectic mix that captures the vibrant essence of China's musical evolution!
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ANECDOTE

Sleeping Dogs' Golden Seed

  • Sleeping Dogs, a Beijing-based band, released a new EP, Cliche, in November 2024.
  • The EP's track "Golden Seed" was played by Giles Peterson on his BBC Six Music show.
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Sepp Label's Ambient Compilation

  • The ambient compilation by Beijing's Sepp Label features "Never Broken, Never Healed" by Seon Ga.
  • Seon Ga is a duo featuring Brad Seppel and Guangzhou producer Yuhain.
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AYRTBH's Accessible Album

  • Shanghai-based software writer and experimental musician AYRTBH (Wang Chan-sun) released Bust Fossil.
  • Bust Fossil, released in November, is considered one of his most accessible works.
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