One of the most common questions we get about China’s alternative music scene is whether bands get in trouble with the government for their music. While the presumption in the West may be that alternative music and its lyrics are often political, in recent years, Chinese musicians have typically stayed far away from any sensitive topics.
A recent AFP article points to rock bands such as Car Sick Cars, who are leading members of the new generation of rockers yet are careful to avoid politics. This is a contrast with Chinese rock of the mid-80s lead by Cui Jian, who composed [...]




