― There are many who share the same dreams, but few who walk the same path. We do what we love, stick to our common goal, and music is our attitude. Those who can persevere in their dreams and never give up are the most precious. Not following the tide and holding firm to one’s beliefs is the ultimate way.
In May 2012, they were the Hot Wave Stars at the Chengdu Hot Wave Music Festival’s Battle of the Bands; performed at the 2012 Shanghai Starry Hot Wave Music Festival; champions of the Tiger Beer Battle of the Bands 2012 Chengdu leg; third-place national finalists at the Tiger Beer Battle of the Bands 2012 finals; champions of the 2012 Midi Campus Band Competition Chengdu division; national champions of the 2012 Midi Campus Band Competition; signed with Howling Records in March 2013.
Flash Star
― Flash Star (Twinkle Star) was formed in April 2008. With a strong Power Pop/Alt.Rock vibe, highly infectious music and live performances, and pleasing auditory textures, they stand out among emerging domestic rock bands.
By the end of 2010, the band had signed with the veteran domestic rock label “Howling Records,” and in early 2012 released their debut full-length album 《The End Of The New Beginning》, which was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2012 Midi Awards and for Rock Song of the Year at the Music Chart Annual Awards. The band has since performed nearly 100 shows and has been the opening act for popular American screamo band SAOSIN and alternative rock legends Anberlin, among others.
Larry's Pizza
― As one of China’s leading skate punk bands, LARRY'S PIZZA, formed in 2006, stands out with their unique fast-paced yet melodic punk style. The band members' solid technical skills also make them highly capable on stage. With two national tours, one tour in Japan and Korea, experience performing at major festivals such as Midi, Strawberry, and Zhangbei, as well as sharing the stage with big-name bands like NO USE FOR A NAME, LARRY'S PIZZA has matured while also stepping into the international arena.
The Agency (France)
― The Agency hails from Paris, the cultural capital of Europe, and is an emerging indie pop-electronic band formed by three young people born in the 1980s. After forming, they recorded a self-titled EP 《The Agency》 in 2009. But they soon realized that exploring their own inner world had become untimely—they longed to break free from their long-time shelter, but first, they needed to learn the necessary “flying skills.” Of course, this wasn’t easy; they had to surpass their predecessors and compete with their peers (some even said their decision was ‘unthinkable’). What lay ahead was a harsh world as cold as winter. Faced with the frozen land, The Agency decided to batten down the hatches first, refining themselves.
After going through competition filled with chasing, scheming, and mutual devouring, very few survived—except those with self-awareness. And The Agency, returning to the battlefield, are just such survivors. Influenced by the great visionary Dombrance (the band), The Agency sealed the doubts of the superficial and harsh critics with their ethereal, parachute-like music.
Zuoyou (Left and Right)
― Officially formed on September 28, 2005; participated in the BEYOND Tribute Concert on June 30, 2006; performed at the Beijing Metal Festival on October 1, 2006; performed at the “Heavy Music 7th Anniversary Grand Celebration” at the Star Live Music Hall on September 14, 2007; became the spokesperson for the fashion brand BustOut on August 12, 2008; held their EP launch concert on October 25, 2008; performed at the 2009 Midi Music Festival in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu on May 3; performed at the 2010 Zhangbei Grassland Music Festival in August; performed at the 2010 Midi Music Festival in October; performed at the 2011 Beijing Midi Music Festival in May; performed at the 2011 “World City Music Festival” in Beijing’s Chaoyang Park in September; performed at the 2012 Beijing Midi Music Festival in May; held the “End of an Era” Beijing concert on December 8, 2012.
