The alias of Wellington-born musician and organizer Kristen Ng — Kaishandao (Chinese for “machete”) is the resulting output of inspiration drawn from the DIY spirit, urban hippie lifestyle and party stamina of Chengdu’s multiplex underground.
Kristen is the founder of Kiwese — a touring label and online publication that amplifies innovative artists from around New Zealand and China. She also manages bookings at NU SPACE — Chengdu’s premier live performance venue and is the co-facilitator of Chengdu Community Radio.
Kristen Ng这位化名为Kaishandao,在惠灵顿出生的音乐人和组织者深受成都城市嬉皮生活方式和多元地下文化以不眠不休的派对精神的感染。
These patient, organic modular synth works were recorded during Wil Bolton’s second artist residency at EMS in Stockholm. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 3, 2023
This stunning ambient compilation is designed to be played over the course of a single day; proceeds go to Music Declares Emergency. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 2, 2023
Ambient artist charaxes creates the soundscape of an alien forest, with gentle melodies fading into environmental textures. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 10, 2023