A killer Beijing one-two combo of indie rock royalty over at ENCORE. Indie rock stalwarts Birdstriking have graced the scene for well over fifteen years now, elevating their sound from their scrappy noise punk roots to almost arena rock level while maintaining their sincerity and infectious energy throughout. A bottle rocket of vigor, vitality, and spirit - they’re one of my favorite live acts. Meanwhile, Wave - the long-dormant folk blues act of Bian Yuan of Joyside - are very much an act that taps into the famed singer's Leonard Cohen love, leaving behind the reckless rebellion of punk rock ragers Joyride for something more poetic.