When you think of a fan’s bedroom you may think of a colorful CD shelf, illegible autograph books, and photo albums full of rock stars… But have you ever seen a fan who has transformed their bedroom into a rehearsal room for rent so they can be closer to the bands they love?
 
Beijing UndergroundGulou (Drum Tower) is located at the northern end of the central axis in Beijing, where ancient Beijing residents told time and arranged life according to its sounds. Hundreds of years later, Gulou no longer sounds, but the streets along its eastward red wall have become the central artery of the Beijing indie music scene. |
 
D2210 years ago Wudaokou was the core of Beijing indie music and the “new voice of Beijing” generation. Since the demolition and transformation of the new millennium it has been completely different; dominated by foreign idlers, IT white collar types, wage earners and punks. The only venue for a long time was 13 Club, a metal club, surrounded by restaurants and internet cafes. But in May 2006, next to 13 Club, a little place called D22 quietly opened. |
Asia IndependentSome of Asia’s most exciting independent bands tell us about the indie scenes in the cities they call home. |
