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From Chengdu\u2019s dream pop<\/a> haze to Beijing\u2019s crushing post-metal depths, this latest New China Music<\/em> roundup captures a scene that refuses to sit still. Across 10 releases, artists stretch genre boundaries and emotional registers\u2014whether it\u2019s Wu Zhuoling gazing into cosmic futures or cassette player romance turning lo-fi fragments into something quietly profound. There\u2019s a sense of restlessness running through it all, a willingness to experiment without losing feeling\u2014perfect sounds for the month of May, of course.<\/p>\n Chengdu indie pop outfit Deep Water lean into the haze and noise of their dream pop world on their latest EP, Have A Good Time<\/a><\/em>. Always adept at conjuring a woozy sense of wanderlust, the three-piece\u2019s track is a moodier endeavor\u2014full of fuzzy guitar workouts (courtesy of Wang Bo) and whispered, delicate vocals (from Xiao Man)\u2014allowing its atmosphere to immerse listeners instead of going for the easy kill. They even manage to twist the sentiment around from their 2020 track \u201cHoney!\u201d It\u2019s a stark contrast to last year\u2019s catchier (and equally sublime) Roving<\/em>, and proof that no one does melancholic sweetness better than Deep Water.<\/p>\n
\nDeep Water \u6c34\u592a\u6df1 \u2014 \u201cHave A Good Time\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n