I’m speeding in a Didi to the airport to go to the next gig. Zhang Xin hooked me up with a new livehouse called ONION in Zhengzhou, playing the after party for Yunnan reggae legends KAWA. I’ve been mad busy lately with a motley joy of activity ranging from parties, dinners, Met Gala-esque Gen ZContinue reading "Chun You 2025: LOFi x Salomon w/ Kaishandao"
Vibe Check: Review of Twisted Frequency 2024/25
Reporting back from my first-ever Twisted Frequency experience. Simply put, it was fucking MEAN and CRACK UP.But really. What a festival. What a community. What a gem! Now knowing such a superior way of living exists, how do we wait out the other 360 days of the year?? SOS, CANNOT DETWIST! https://soundcloud.com/kaishandao/kaishandao-twisted-2025 From Soundcloud:MyContinue reading "Vibe Check: Review of Twisted Frequency 2024/25"
BIRDPARTY, Vera Ellen + Kaishandao China Tour 2024 Announced
I am pleased to announce BIRDPARTY and Vera Ellen will be touring China with Kaishandao this October. Along with DJs Ludus and Rizzo, this epic beast of a tour will span 16 dates across some of China's most exciting, post-pandemic underground livehouses, clubs, spaces, and record stores. Buckle up, whānau. I was lucky to catchContinue reading "BIRDPARTY, Vera Ellen + Kaishandao China Tour 2024 Announced"
chips and four spicy wings
“I love this city, the hills, the harbour, thewind that blasts through it. I lovethe life and pulse and activity, and thewarm decrepitude ... there’s always an edgehere that one must walk which is sharpand precarious, requiring vigilance.”- Patricia Grace Raymond is standing at the Courtenay Place bus stop with a box of KFC. It’sContinue reading "chips and four spicy wings"
Chengdu Sistahz
Over the summer, Wu Zhuoling and Kaishandao, two Sagittarian music friends living in Chengdu, embarked on a joint tour to Kristen's homeland of New Zealand.A Kiwese and Small Projects adventure, we spent a month exploring, hiking, camping, and performing at venues and festivals including Whammy Bar (Auckland), Tactile Society (Nelson), and both weekends of theContinue reading "Chengdu Sistahz"
10 Years of Chun You
Spring is here, and the sun has come out in Sichuan. This weekend, beloved outdoor music festival Chun You 春游 is set to celebrate its tenth year. The two-day event will be held at Fanmu Heilongtan Music Park, Emei, south of Chengdu. Hosted by indie event organisers Morning 早上好, this year will feature over 100Continue reading "10 Years of Chun You"
Kaishandao Homeland Tour Aotearoa 2024
HELLO WORLD. It is my pleasure to announce the Kaishandao Homeland Tour Aotearoa 2024. This is the New Zealand half of the tour, the yin to the yang of Homeland which came out in 2021, and toured across 20 cities in China. I acknowledge the original guardians of the land, the mana whenua, and approachContinue reading "Kaishandao Homeland Tour Aotearoa 2024"
Farewell, Steam Hostel
After nearly a decade as the go-to, late-night hangout for musicians, artists and travelers alike, Chengdu's beloved bar and venue Steam Hostel has closed its doors for the last time. Another one bites the dust — Steam is the latest casualty to fall to the pressure of prolonged business closures and wilting tourism, just weeksContinue reading "Farewell, Steam Hostel"
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