Genre-defying UK-based music outfit Tian Qiyi are back this summer with their sophomore album 'Songs For Workers', to be released via Pagoda Records,

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Genre-defying UK-based music outfit Tian Qiyi are back this summer with their sophomore album 'Songs For Workers', to be released via Pagoda Records,
Artist: 
Tian Qiyi
Place: 
Brussels
Date: 
Saturday, 14. June 2025

'Watch The Sunrise', the stunning lead track to their new 10-track collection and an introduction to their groundbreaking musical journey, which bridges generations and cultures, blending deep dub grooves with Chinese and Celtic traditions.

More than just a band, Tian Qiyi brings together brothers John Tian Qi Wardle and Charlie Tian Yi Wardle with their father, legendary bassist Jah Wobble (John Wardle). The band's unique sound reflects their rich family heritage, blending their father's pioneering work in post-punk and dub with the Chinese cultural influences of their mother, Zilan Liao.

"'Watch the Sunrise' draws from the folk traditions we grew up learning from our grandad. It's a melody-driven track, grounded by a steady beat throughout. Charlie gets to show off his string skills, layering four different bowed instruments from China and Mongolia, adding a rich, textured sound that pays homage to our East Asian roots," says John Tian Qi Wardle.

ALBUM TRACK LIST
01.  Ulaanbaatar  01:25
02.  At The Beginning feat. Jah Wobble  03:34
03.  The Route of Desire  03:47
04.  Mongolian Dub feat. Jah Wobble 02:44
05.  Watch The Sunrise feat. Jah Wobble  03:07
06.  Dharma feat. Jah Wobble  05:29
07.  Luoyang  02:13
08.  Siege  02:28
09.  Dharma AMBIENT feat. Jah Wobble  06:31
10.  Songs For Workers feat. Jah Wobble  04:45

 

https://wearetian.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-workers

LIVE SHOWS

June 28th – Merton Art Space (with Jah Wobble)
September 19th – Mutant Jazz
October 25th – Whitby Musicport Festival