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Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling. 跟着轻松调频主播们一起聆听《北京召唤》,感受中国当代都市生活的多元面向。

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    • Jan 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 161 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Beijing Calling

    F.U.N shows you how nu-metal should sound in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 10:51


    Four veterans from China's millennial nu-metal scene recently formed a new band called F.U.N. Joining us today is Jazzine, manager of F.U.N and also co-producer of F.U.N's upcoming album. Wanna know how their latest single sounds? Let's check out.

    F.U.N shows you how nu-metal should sound in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 10:51


    Charming and funky groove from ETA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 20:05


    Warm, charming and retro tones of Changsha's native ETA band, is what you need right now.

    Charming and funky groove from ETA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 20:05


    The Latest From Beijing Indie Outfit Biuya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 11:48


    Beijing-based indie outfit Biuya finally presented their EP since we last heard them three years ago. Let's check out what they've got!

    The Latest From Beijing Indie Outfit Biuya

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 11:48


    From Renaissance To Modern Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 8:54


    A new band from Beijing named themselves after the Renaissance artist Titian. Let's check out what they have behind this name.

    From Renaissance To Modern Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 8:54


    Britpop Is Over, Said Elenore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 17:12


    Beijing-based indie-rock outfit Elenore just celebrated their 10 year anniversary, together with a brand new album Shine A Light. Take a listen!

    Britpop Is Over, Said Elenore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 17:12


    Cool Acid Soul: Everything About Mia Aim

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 12:58


    It's already winter time, can't believe we're saying goodbye to 21 century's first decade! In this time of year, we absolutely need some good music to chill out during our end-of-the-year hustle, don't we? So today let me introduce you a rising star from south-western China, her name is Mia Aim, and her soulful voice is not the kind you could easily wipe out of your mind. I'm Li Yuan, let's check out what she's got in her pocket.

    Cool Acid Soul: Everything About Mia Aim

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 12:58


    Look At Earth From Outer Space with MimikBanka

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 6:55


    Beijing-based independent act Mimikbanka is ready to play you some delicate and romanctic melodies. Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling.

    Look At Earth From Outer Space with MimikBanka

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 6:55


    Psychedelic Pop Sound of Bowaswell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 9:04


    From unknown to supporting BADBADNOTGOOD's performance in Beijing, Bowaswell has impressed the crowd with their warm, relaxed, and a little bit mysterious sound. This time, we have the band's new single, and hear what the founder Yichi says.

    Psychedelic Pop Sound of Bowaswell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 9:04


    Hielektromen Offers 100% Analog Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 11:18


    Using full 100% analogue synths and drum machines to create authentic sound to the dancefloor, Beijing-based electronic act Hielektromen has released a new EP called Melancholy. Let's hear what their keyboard player JRG says about themselves and their new stuff.

    Hielektromen Offers 100% Analog Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 11:18


    Worldview of Mico- From Drummer To Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 14:24


    Starting his career as a drummer, Liu Wei has been exploring his boundary of musical expression, and gradually evolves into a composer and producer under the stage name Mico. This autumn, his band Junglemico Project has brought to us a brand new album The World.

    Worldview of Mico- From Drummer To Producer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 14:24


    I Embrace You- The Latest From Folk Singer Cheng Bi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 13:10


    Today let's listen to a selection of songs from singer songwriter Cheng Bi's latest album Then I Embrace You. Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling.

    I Embrace You- The Latest From Folk Singer Cheng Bi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 13:10


    Not Just A Beatmaker- What's New From Dizkar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 10:18


    Being good at making instrumental beats doesn't satisfy Dizkar yet, in this October, he returned as an R&B singer-songwriter with a brand new album called Search for Nothing. Taste the urban vibe of contemporary China, here with Beijing Calling.

    Not Just A Beatmaker- What's New From Dizkar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 10:18


    A Night Swimmer In Shock River

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 13:00


    This week's Beijing Calling features young and very prolific electronic music producer Night Swimmer, who is very good at weaving nostalgic dreams that everybody has a soft spot for.

    A Night Swimmer In Shock River

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 13:00


    Conflict and Reconstruction: The Latest from Howie Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 12:42


    Beijing-based electronic music visionary Howie Lee visits our studio and brings with him the latest full-length album. Take a listen.

    Conflict and Reconstruction: The Latest from Howie Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 12:42


    A Trip to Seaport with Xiao Ying

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 9:44


    This week's Beijing Calling features young composer/pianist Xiao Ying and his new single Large Seaport, which illustrates the beautiful scenery of a seaport with color-rich musical language.

    A Trip to Seaport with Xiao Ying

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 9:44


    A Space Odyssey with INXU

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 11:12


    Founded in 2015, Beijing-based alternative rock band INXU has finally published their debut full album 300,000. In this episode of Beijing Calling, we'll find ourselves in a space odyssey fantasized by INXU. I'm Li Yuan, bringing you the the latest from China's independent music scene.

    A Space Odyssey with INXU

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 11:12


    90s Throwback with Metropolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 10:28


    Over the past 3 years, we have been witnessing a strong revival of City-pop,  a pop music style originated from Japan in the late 1970s, and was strongly influenced by soft-rock, soul and jazz. Young people in China are much attracted by its taste of nostalgia, despite that most of the millennials have never experienced city-pop era. In today's Beijing Calling, we have MarsGoku from Beijing-based band Metropolis, to introduce their EP City Coast. I'm Li Yuan, bringing you the coolest new sound of China.

    90s Throwback with Metropolis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 10:28


    A Dose of Penicillin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 9:24


    Having gained great popularity and also controversy in this summer, thanks to the TV show Big Band, Beijing-based rock outfit Penicillin is coming back with their second LP album Moments of Glory. I'm Li Yuan, bringing you the best from China's independent music scene.

    A Dose of Penicillin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 9:24


    Introducing Flash Beats Bone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 13:20


    Today we have electronic music producer Shen, who is also the member of Beijing-based groove collective called Flash Beats Bone, whose music revolves around heavy grooves of all kinds, ranging from Afro-beat, funk, hip hop to experimental electronics. Recently over the month, Flash Beats Bone has released 3 singles, marking the upcoming new full album. Beijing Calling brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene.

    Introducing Flash Beats Bone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 13:20


    Funky Groove from Shanghai City

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 16:50


    Introducing Shanghai-based funk group HOWHY, get ready and get funky! Beijing Calling brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene.

    Funky Groove from Shanghai City

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 16:50


    Summer Hotel Is Open Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 8:55


    Newly released compilation album Summer Hotel vol.2 nicely reflects the urban vibe in today's China.

    Summer Hotel Is Open Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 8:55


    Summer Breeze from Orange Ocean

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 11:02


    Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to Qingdao based indie-pop band Orange Ocean, giving you the cozy summer breeze. Take a listen!

    Summer Breeze from Orange Ocean

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 11:02


    Young Blood from Modern Sky 9 compilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 11:02


    Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to some newcomers selected from comps Modern Sky #9. Take a listen!

    Young Blood from Modern Sky 9 compilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 11:02


    TrueTrue- Artificial Intelligence with Human Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 16:40


    Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to future-oriented electronic duo TrueTrue presenting their freshly published debut album. Take a listen!

    TrueTrue- Artificial Intelligence with Human Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 16:40


    Cotton Range-A Warm Hug of 90s Nostalgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 8:11


    Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to a new band Cotton Range with their freshly pulished debut album, taking you back to 90s dream-pop era. Take a listen!

    Cotton Range-A Warm Hug of 90s Nostalgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 8:11


    Not Just Another Arctic Monkeys- Hulu Boyz Releases New EP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 11:15


    Li Yuan brings you the latest from China's contemporary music scene. In this week's show, we listen to Hulu Boyz presenting their freshly published love songs. Take a listen!

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