The Audioscapes of the Contemporary Chinese-Speaking World III - Sunset at West Lake (西湖)
In the third instalment of her column, Ella Eagle Davis focuses in on Chinese indie band Miserable Faith, reflecting on the transcendent and transportive quality of their song ‘West Lake.’
The Audioscapes of the Contemporary Chinese-Speaking World II - Who Will the Wind Blow Next?
In the second instalment of her column, Ella Eagle Davies explores the emotional significance of setting in memory through the lens of Taiwanese indie-rock band No Party for Cao Dong, in particular their song “Simon Says”.
The Audioscapes of the Contemporary Chinese-Speaking World I - The Mountain Tit (山雀) of Hebei
In this first instalment of her column, Ella Eagle Davies focuses in on the bluesy notes of environmental rock from Hebei province, China, and what they reveal about a landscape under siege.