Carsick Cars
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| Carsick Cars | |
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| Image:Zhang Shouwang.jpg |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Beijing, China |
| Genre(s) | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Label(s) | Maybe Mars, Suyin Records |
| Website | http://myspace.com/carsickcars |
| Members | |
| Zhang Shouwang (Chinese: 张守望) Li Weisi (Chinese: 李维思) Li Qing (Chinese: 李青)[1] |
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Carsick Cars is a Chinese indie rock trio formed in March, 2005.[2] Critics have named lead guitarist and singer Zhang Shouwang one of the most talented young artists in China.[3]
The band was scheduled to open for Sonic Youth in Beijing in April, 2007[3], but their performance was canceled on short notice.[4] However, in August the same year they did play with Sonic Youth in Prague and Vienna.[5]
Carsick Cars released their self-titled debut album in 2007 on Maybe Mars[6] and a 7" single of tracks taken from the album on Suyin Records.[citation needed]
[edit] Notable performances
- August 25, 2007: Prague (with Sonic Youth)[5]
- August 26, 2007: Vienna (with Sonic Youth)
- October 2-4, 2007: Modern Sky Festival, Beijing[7][8]
[edit] References
- ^ (2007) Album notes for Carsick Cars by Carsick Cars. Maybe Mars (Maybe 2.2).
- ^ Carsick Cars (MySpace). Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ a b "Beijing Band to Open for Sonic Youth", 2007-03-26. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ "Little Trouble in Big China for Sonic Youth, PGMG", 2007-04-27. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ a b Sonic Youth 2007 Calendar.
- ^ Carsick Cars (album).
- ^ Modern Sky Festival: Music and Beyond. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
- ^ Modern Sky Festival: Car-Sick Cars. Retrieved on 2007-10-25.
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