BEIJING

the type of expression to be found in every big city, in Beijing too, here at D-22.

In Beijing we also crashed a few nights at Nevins place in Wudaokou district. Nevin, a passionate and dedicated punk who is the part owner of famous live rock venue D-22. D-22 opened up its doors in 2006, and served as a home for the music scene that exploded in Beijing at the time. During our Beijing stay we got to see some interesting live shows at the venue. But foremost I was introduced to the Beijing underground scene, including acts like P.K 14, Carsick Cars, Casino Demon, Joyside, Guai Li and lots more that I will dwell on for a while to come. My favorites are Carsick Cars, a band that supported Sonic Youth, and Joyside, a rebellious and highly influential band featured in several Beijing underground scene documentaries. But considering how much the young, experimental bands that performed Sunday night at D-22 impressed me, Beijing will keep produce stunning and unique musicians. 

Joyside

Beijing Bubbles and Wasted Orient document the exploding underground scene in Beijing and cover the new generation Chinese that refuse to be a part of the mainstream Chinese society with all that means. These documentaries serve as a good introduction, and a substitute for Beijing Punk, as the latest news regarding that documentary is distribution problems.