I recently caught up with Nevin from @genjingrecords, and together we created a special episode about the Chinese punk and hardcore scene.

Nevin is a U.S. musician and music activist who lived in Beijing for 20 years, and he’s now based in Hong Kong. I first met him around 10 years ago while I was traveling through northern China, and then I had the experience to see and listen to some of the bands that he talks about during the episode. 

Nevin has deep knowledge of the Chinese music scene, having worked with labels like Genjing Records (which he founded) and Maybe Mars, as well as playing in bands like Fan Zui Xiang Fa and Struggle Session, so he is the perfect person to guide us through this underground scene. 

Thanks again, Nevin, for the talk and for all the music!!!

Bands and songs that we play on this episode:

1. Fanzui Xiangfa: DIY
2. Demerit: Fight Your Apathy
3. Dummy Toys: Fight Against Domestic Violence
4. Xiaowang: Steal
5. Hang on the Box: Now I Wanna Say Apologies to You
6. Si Dou Le: Motor Youth
7. Shit Dog: Burning Youth
8. Struggle Session: I Can’t Hear Without My Glasses