For this latest roundup of China’s thriving indie music scene, we’re jumping into a dynamic array of new album releases that push boundaries across genres like electronica, punk rock, shoegaze, folk, and post-rock. DaYe’s Road To Spring is a mesmerizing tribute to Yangzhou, blending traditional instrumentation, vivid field recordings, and ambient electronica into a nostalgic sound collage. Riot In School’s sophomore LP Punk Rock Blasphemy, delivers a ferocious mix of roaring rock, hip-hop verses, and jazz-infused breakdowns, marking a bold evolution. Lonely Cookies’ OUCH! balances melodic bubblegum pop with crackling noise rock, evoking Metric and Rage Against the Machine.
The Red-Haired Teenage Murder Case channels 90s alt-rock chaos in their blistering EP BRUTAL GIRL DELUSION, while Love Letter Lost’s Secret Words crafts serene shoegaze soundscapes. From Cocoonics’ kinetic electro-pop to Summer Fades Away’s cinematic post-rock return in endless, these albums showcase fearless creativity and sonic diversity, making them must-listens for adventurous music fans.