Gig Recap 现场回顾: Fall Cleanse 秋大扫除 (Yuyintang 育音堂 2022.11.17)

It’s been a pleasure throwing myself into a musical frenzy every other Thursday over at Yuyintang, inviting bands to give audiences a jolt before the weekend looks to overwhelm. One of the best parts of setting up these gigs is the ability to check out new acts and they did not disappoint. 

I’m still shocked that it’s taken me this long to check out Hey! Lily! - likely one of the hardest-working bands on the scene at the moment. They’re tight as they come - rocking old school vibes with gleeful conviction and robust musicality. Garage rock, pop punk - however you cut it - it’s unadulterated fun (the all-white suits were the perfect chef’s kiss) that never loses its focus and keeps the energy high throughout. 

I had booked Hangzhou’s Pillow Case only based on a couple of tracks on Netease - so I was coming in blind. And what a treat it is to come in blind to something as wickedly fun and riotous as a band like this. A spiked cocktail of grunge, post punk, noise rock, and other elements - it’s giddily all over the place - held afloat by its sharp edges and a streak of mischievousness. Can’t wait to have them back. 

Last but not least was UNTERWASSER - the latest cold wave act to emerge out of the ashes of SINK. It’s a vibe - but damn do they hit it well - ‘submerged brooding dystopian vibes coated with layers of cold wave agony and post punk intrigue’ that creeps under your skin. While too often acts minimize their cold wave attributes to its bare minimum, UNTERWASSER feels fully formed - utilizing guitars, dueling vocalists, and more - even dovetailing into a simmering drummer-backed wall of noise for its last track. 

Once again - thanks to Yuyintang, all the bands, and the patrons who came out to support. Next stop - Yuyintang Park on December 1st with some of my favorite new acts this year. 

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