The Medullary Paralysis In Beijing

The Medullary Paralysis
By The Good Doctor Friday night’s show at MAO Livehouse featured an Italian band called The Medullary Paralysis. I could write a lot about the experience, but I think a quick summary of facts will tell you everything you need to know: 1. Half the songs sounded like a lost Nine Inch Nails album I never... Read more »

This Mushroom Cloud In Beijing Was Quite The Spectacle

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This sight is from Thursday night, as posted on China Daily. Quite the scene, huh? After the jump, there’s a video from some Chinese office workers who had a great view. They expressed, mostly, amazement and child-like wonder. Nature can be impressive when it wants to be, that’s for sure. Too bad man’s around to... Read more »

What Does A Chengguan Truck On Fire Look Like?

Chengguan fire
There’s your answer. Chengguan these days just can’t catch a break. This truck — “Chengguan Law Enforcement” is what those characters say — spontaneously combusted yesterday at 9 am on Beijing’s West Fourth Ring Road, according to ifeng.com, further congesting the already-bad rush hour traffic. Apparently the smoke could be seen from a kilometer away.... Read more »

Friday Night Musical Outro: Hedgehog – You Guys Rock D22 I Was There Man

One of Beijing’s original musical successes, Hedgehog, is celebrating its latest album release tomorrow with an all-day party at Yugongyishan. Sun Fun Gun marks Hedgehog’s fifth studio album; “it harkens back to the band’s earlier work of powerful guitars and virtuostic-chaotic drumming held together with sweet lyrics, fun riffs, and nostalgia,” says Ami, our music expert. The... Read more »