Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling.
10 min
Four veterans from China's millennial nu-metal scene recently formed a new band called F.U.N. Joining us today is Jazzine, manager of F.U.N and also co-producer of F.U.N's upcoming album. Wanna know how their latest single sounds? Let's check out.
20 min
Warm, charming and retro tones of Changsha's native ETA band, is what you need right now.
11 min
Beijing-based indie outfit Biuya finally presented their EP since we last heard them three years ago. Let's check out what they've got!
10 min
Four veterans from China's millennial nu-metal scene recently formed a new band called F.U.N. Joining us today is Jazzine, manager of F.U.N and also co-producer of F.U.N's upcoming album. Wanna know how their latest single sounds? Let's check out.
20 min
Warm, charming and retro tones of Changsha's native ETA band, is what you need right now.
11 min
Beijing-based indie outfit Biuya finally presented their EP since we last heard them three years ago. Let's check out what they've got!
8 min
A new band from Beijing named themselves after the Renaissance artist Titian. Let's check out what they have behind this name.
17 min
Beijing-based indie-rock outfit Elenore just celebrated their 10 year anniversary, together with a brand new album Shine A Light. Take a listen!
12 min
It’s already winter time, can’t believe we’re saying goodbye to 21 century’s first decade! In this time of year, we absolutely need some good music to chill out during our end-of-the-year hustle, don’t we? So today let me introduce you a rising star from south-western China, her name is Mia Aim, and her soulful voice is not the kind you could easily wipe out of your mind. I’m Li Yuan, let’s check out what she’s got in her pocket.
6 min
Beijing-based independent act Mimikbanka is ready to play you some delicate and romanctic melodies. Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling.
9 min
From unknown to supporting BADBADNOTGOOD's performance in Beijing, Bowaswell has impressed the crowd with their warm, relaxed, and a little bit mysterious sound. This time, we have the band's new single, and hear what the founder Yichi says.
11 min
Using full 100% analogue synths and drum machines to create authentic sound to the dancefloor, Beijing-based electronic act Hielektromen has released a new EP called Melancholy. Let's hear what their keyboard player JRG says about themselves and their new stuff.
14 min
Starting his career as a drummer, Liu Wei has been exploring his boundary of musical expression, and gradually evolves into a composer and producer under the stage name Mico. This autumn, his band Junglemico Project has brought to us a brand new album The World.
13 min
Today let’s listen to a selection of songs from singer songwriter Cheng Bi’s latest album Then I Embrace You. Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling.
10 min
Being good at making instrumental beats doesn't satisfy Dizkar yet, in this October, he returned as an R&B singer-songwriter with a brand new album called Search for Nothing. Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling.
13 min
This week's Beijing Calling features young and very prolific electronic music producer Night Swimmer, who is very good at weaving nostalgic dreams that everybody has a soft spot for.
12 min
Beijing-based electronic music visionary Howie Lee visits our studio and brings with him the latest full-length album. Take a listen.
9 min
This week's Beijing Calling features young composer/pianist Xiao Ying and his new single Large Seaport, which illustrates the beautiful scenery of a seaport with color-rich musical language.
11 min
Founded in 2015, Beijing-based alternative rock band INXU has finally published their debut full album 300,000. In this episode of Beijing Calling, we’ll find ourselves in a space odyssey fantasized by INXU. I’m Li Yuan, bringing you the the latest from China's independent music scene.
10 min
Over the past 3 years, we have been witnessing a strong revival of City-pop, a pop music style originated from Japan in the late 1970s, and was strongly influenced by soft-rock, soul and jazz. Young people in China are much attracted by its taste of nostalgia, despite that most of the millennials have never experienced city-pop era. In today’s Beijing Calling, we have MarsGoku from Beijing-based band Metropolis, to introduce their EP City Coast. I’m Li Yuan, bringing you the coolest new sound of China.
9 min
Having gained great popularity and also controversy in this summer, thanks to the TV show Big Band, Beijing-based rock outfit Penicillin is coming back with their second LP album Moments of Glory. I’m Li Yuan, bringing you the best from China’s independent music scene.
13 min
Today we have electronic music producer Shen, who is also the member of Beijing-based groove collective called Flash Beats Bone, whose music revolves around heavy grooves of all kinds, ranging from Afro-beat, funk, hip hop to experimental electronics. Recently over the month, Flash Beats Bone has released 3 singles, marking the upcoming new full album. Beijing Calling brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene.
16 min
Introducing Shanghai-based funk group HOWHY, get ready and get funky! Beijing Calling brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene.
8 min
Newly released compilation album Summer Hotel vol.2 nicely reflects the urban vibe in today’s China.
11 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to Qingdao based indie-pop band Orange Ocean, giving you the cozy summer breeze. Take a listen!
11 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to some newcomers selected from comps Modern Sky #9. Take a listen!
16 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to future-oriented electronic duo TrueTrue presenting their freshly published debut album. Take a listen!
8 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to a new band Cotton Range with their freshly pulished debut album, taking you back to 90s dream-pop era. Take a listen!
11 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to Hulu Boyz presenting their freshly published love songs. Take a listen!
8 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to a bittersweet single just released by Xi'an-based indie band Young and Dumb, perfect for a summer night! Take a listen!
9 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to new single just released by Wuhan-based electronic singer/producer Shii. Take a listen!
8 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to new single just released by Shanghai-based jazz singer Xi Chenchen, bringing you her first taste of city-pop style. Take a listen!
8 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to new single just released by young pianist Yue Xuan, who frequently crosses the border of music genres. Take a listen!
11 min
"Welcome to the season finale of Beijing Calling and we're taking you somewhere really special! If you were to bring one stuffed animal for a young friend back home from China, what would it be? Let me take a wild guess and say: a panda? There is no better place to get that toy than from the Giant Panda Breeding Center in Chengdu city of Southwest China and that's where we're heading today. Will they let you bring home a real baby panda? Well...let's see what Shenting and Mohan have to say about that!"
14 min
Mirror Mirror on the Wall Who is the wisest one of all? Is it the King? Is it the Queen? Is it the fair lady who is writing this thing? Close, but no! For a lot of Chinese people, the answer is very likely to be: my Grandmother! Grandmas are packed with decades with wisdom and bosoms full of love! What are the words of wisdom that Chinese Grandmas try to pass down to their much-pampered grandchildren? Join us and have a listen!
13 min
Mirror Mirror on the Wall Who is the wisest one of all? Is it the King? Is it the Queen? Is it the fair lady who is writing this thing? Close, but no! For a lot of Chinese people, the answer is very likely to be: my Grandmother! Grandmas are packed with decades with wisdom and bosoms full of love! What are the words of wisdom that Chinese Grandmas try to pass down to their much-pampered grandchildren? Join us and have a listen!
11 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to two new singles just released by alternative band FAZI from the historic city Xi'An, and hear the band's lead vocalist Liu Peng introducing their latest work. Let's take a listen!
15 min
Just two decades ago, pets were still rather rare in China when people were busy just managing their children, but nowadays, more and more people, even young adults who have just learned to take care of themselves, are becoming pet owners. The pet industry has been growing rapidly, with dogs and cats being the most popular choices. What other animals are favored by the Chinese people? Lizards’? Turtles? Snails? (Whisper: A panda would be nice, but only in my dreams...) Mohan and Shen Ting will tell you more!
6 min
People from China have quite different standards than people from the West when it comes to defining beauty. A recent advertisement from Zara featuring a Chinese model with freckles triggered rage from some people on social media, who saw it as an affront to Chinese women.
5 min
Many single young men and women were facing challenge going home during the Spring Festival holidays, for their pushy parents may keep asking when they're going to get married. Now the holiday is over, are they out of this kind of trouble? Apparently not. Marriage markets will once again be active.
15 min
"There are many symbols of good luck around the world. Some are very well known, such as four-leaf clovers in Ireland; dream catchers in Native American culture; the North Star for sailors and a pot of gold for...well say, you and me? What are considered lucky in the Chinese culture? Will people's eyes light up if you give them, let's say, a live turtle for present? What fruit is the most appropriate for birthdays for the elderly? Click ""Play"" and find out!"
11 min
"There are many symbols of good luck around the world. Some are very well known, such as four-leaf clovers in Ireland; dream catchers in Native American culture; the North Star for sailors and a pot of gold for...well say, you and me? What are considered lucky in the Chinese culture? Will people's eyes light up if you give them, let's say, a live turtle for present? What fruit is the most appropriate for birthdays for the elderly? Click ""Play"" and find out!"
6 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we have a romantic duo by Li Quan and Dutch jazz singer Laura Fygi, specially released on ST. Valentine's Day. Let's take a listen!
11 min
If there a time NOT suitable for traveling to China? Yes, there sure is! No one wants you here during the month-long Spring Festival celebration, no matter how handsome, beautiful and nice you are. Just stay away! We don't want to find you crushed, crumpled, flattened, or squashed, trying to find your footing among the millions, wait, maybe billions of travelers on the move at the train stations, airports, bus stops... Oh wait! We shouldn't worry. You won't be able to get tickets to go anywhere anyways, ha! Is it that serious? Yep! Believe you me! Find out more in this episode!
5 min
China is in the midst of the post-Spring Festival travel rush.While people planning to catch public transport home battle to find a ticket, people who are driving are facing a struggle of their own: trying to fit all their gifts from their families into their trunk!
18 min
When you've finally taken down your holiday lights and put away your Christmas tree, the Chinese people are getting ready to roll up their sleeves to prepare for the most important festival of the year-the Chinese Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year. But it's not as simple as putting out some milk and cookies for Santa and wrapping up presents to put under the tree, there is a series of activities that lead to the last night of the winter and the first day of the spring. And by then you've only got to the middle of it. If you don't believe me just click "Play" and have a listen!
10 min
Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we meet Haowei Guo, record producer and film composer who just finished the score composing of the animation White Snake. He talked about the creation of the the film's original music, and shared his understanding of music. Let's take a listen!
5 min
With the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Pig fast approaching, Peppa Pig has once again captured the public's attention in China, thanks to a video released online to promote the new Peppa Pig film that will hit the screens in China during the Spring Festival holiday. The video, called "What Is Peppa?", tells the story of a grandfather living in a small rural village trying to work out what "Peppa" means, so he can give his grandson a New Year gift to remember.
14 min
When jazz music meets Chinese traditions, what do we expect to hear? In this episode of Beijing Calling, we have pianist Jiang shan presenting her latest 2 singles that blend two different cultural roots together.
15 min
Seriously, are you a Pig? You are if you were born in 2007, 1995, 1983, 1959, 1947, 1935, 1923, 1911 or 1899 (and what's your secret for longevity?) Don't be sad if you are, I'm only talking about the Zodiac sign and the Chinese consider the sign of the Pig to be prosperous and lucky. I mean, a lifetime of rolling in the mud and basking in the sun without ever worrying about where the next meal will come from sounds mighty desirable for the toiling masses. The Zodiac signs have a ubiquitous presence in Chinese people's lives. The signs are checked before marriage proposals are made (most likely in secret by the parents and the grandparents). And couples skip certain years to avoid having babies of a sign they don't like. Speaking of which, many couples have been saving up their eggs and sperms to make a Golden Pig baby, how precious! Don't believe in the power of the Zodiac signs? Why don't you click on "Play" and let us win you over.
10 min
"Today we are going to talk about some words that you will hear from nowhere else. These are slang, phrases, buzzwords that have emerged in the past year from online and offline. They have become part of everyday talk, popular especially among the younger generations in China. The first five we're sharing in this episode are: soul gaze, Buddha-like, official announcement, cheesy pick-up lines, and prankish. Do they mean what you think they mean? Tune in and find out!"
4 min
Three Moms and three kids make a video that gets millions of hits! Yeah, that rhymes! Four generations living under one roof might sound two to three generations too much to you, but for centuries in China, it's been a symbol of heavenly bliss. Though no longer common in today's China it's still looked upon with fondness and warmth. Recently, a series of videos with this theme have been garnering the hits overseas. One child, her parents, then the grandparents and then the great grandparents come into the scene one by one and call the other """"Mom"""", simple as that. But’s that’s enough to get the tears flowing. Click “Play” and let the story melt your heart too!
12 min
"Today we are going to talk about some words that you will hear from nowhere else. These are slang, phrases, buzzwords that have emerged in the past year from online and offline. They have become part of everyday talk, popular especially among the younger generations in China. The first five we're sharing in this episode are: soul gaze, Buddha-like, official announcement, cheesy pick-up lines, and prankish. Do they mean what you think they mean? Tune in and find out!"
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