Cui Jian
The Godfather of Chinese rock, Nothing to My Name changed everything.
Tang Dynasty
China\'s pioneering heavy metal band.
Second Hand Rose
Beijing folk-rock blending traditional opera and glam.
Carsick Cars
Post-punk favorites of Beijing\'s D-22 scene.
Dou Wei
Chinese rock pioneer of the Beijing scene.
Miserable Faith
Beijing modern rock band.
The Beijing music scene
Beijing (China) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 2 genres. China\'s rock underground was born here, defying censorship since the 80s.
The most represented genres are rock (5) and metal (1).
The earliest year on record is Cui Jian (1961) and the latest is Carsick Cars (2005); the busiest decade on the map is the 1960s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Cui Jian, Tang Dynasty, Second Hand Rose and Carsick Cars. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Beijing music
What music is Beijing known for?
Beijing is known for rock music. Notable acts include Cui Jian, Tang Dynasty, Second Hand Rose.
How many bands are from Beijing?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Beijing, spanning rock, metal.