P.K. 14

P.K. 14 is a Chinese rock band composed of vocalist Yang Haisong (杨海崧), Xu Bo (许波) on guitar, bassist Shi Xudong (施旭东), and drummer Jonathan Leijonhufvud (雷坛坛, or "Tan Tan"). Their post-punk,^[1] indie rock musical style has been influential on the Chinese rock scene since their first album was released in 2001, making them "elder statesmen of the Beijing rock scene".^[2] Formed in 1997 in Nanjing, they moved to Beijing in 2001.^[3] One of five groups selected by Time magazine as Asia's best bands in 2008, the band's name is intended as an abbreviation of "public kingdom for teens".^[4] The band, which sings exclusively in Mandarin Chinese,^[5] has been praised for its "sharp, post-punk"^[1] sound: "P.K.14, for all its lyrical depth, creates an overwhelming barrage of beautiful postpunk chaos".^[6]

Notes

1. ^ ^{a b} Malitz, David (2009, Nov. 13). Critic Review for P.K. 14 in Washington, DC on washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post. Accessed 11–13–2009.
2. ^ Alexandri, Maya. (May 23, 2008). Global Buzz: Hear the Music of P.K.14, China’s Answer to Sonic Youth. The Wall Street Journal:Blogs. Accessed 11–13–2009.
3. ^ Maybe Mars Records. Maybe Mars / 兵马司 P.K.14. Accessed 11–13–2009.
4. ^ Day, Lara (2008, Jan. 21). Asia's Best Bands. Time magazine. Accessed 11–13–2009.
5. ^ Kent, Jo Ling (2009 Nov. 13). China's latest export -- rock 'n' roll -- hits the U.S.. CNN.com International. Accessed 11–13–2009.
6. ^ Shapiro, Dan. (2009, Nov. 5–11). Carsick Cars + P.K.14: Beijing’s experimental rock scene arrives in New York City. Time Out New York. Accessed 11–13–2009.