Douban

China Explained: How Tencent Came to Dominate Music Streaming in China

With strategic investments in rivals and rumored bids for Universal in the offing, Tencent is making some ...

By RADII ChinaMarch 11, 2019

Frant Gwo's adaptation of a Liu Cixin short story just became China's #2 all-time highest grossing film. ...

By Fan ShuhongFebruary 19, 2019

Snapline frontman Chen Xi releases an intriguing solo record inspired by the great outdoors and Twin Peaks

By Jake NewbyJuly 27, 2018

Douban Music, the streaming platform of choice for many of China's digital hipsters, has just announced a ...

By Fan ShuhongApril 6, 2018

A guide to who won the latest round of awards from Douban, the musician's social network of ...

By Josh FeolaMarch 13, 2018

The franchise is becoming less popular among local audiences — but is there reason to hold out ...

By Adan KohnhorstMarch 9, 2018

These Shanghai musicians embrace the digitization of human culture, introducing their own bugs and "living systems" to ...

By Josh FeolaNovember 22, 2017

Revisiting one of our favorite 2016 China records: CLVB ZVKVNFT, a cyberpunk creature-feature concept album

By Josh FeolaNovember 2, 2017

After his debut movie received 99% one-star reviews online, the director launched a self-indulgent crusade for an ...

By Adan KohnhorstSeptember 30, 2017

China's quirkiest social network, beloved by fans of alternative music, books, and film, tightens its belt ahead ...

By TechNodeAugust 10, 2017