Changsha, China post-rockers Summer Fades Awayreleased their first album in 2011 and their second in 2012, with an expansive sound that was often compared to that of MONO. But just as the quintet seemed ready to explode to the next level, they disappeared. Thirteen years later they have returned, having gained wisdom and experience while not missing a musical beat. Fittingly, their comeback album is titled Endless.
Much has happened in China in the last thirteen years. The nation has risen in power on the world’s stage, with an acceleration in trade, technology and growth, and the hosting of both the Summer and Winter Olympics. “Ne Jha 2” is the biggest film on earth this year, demonstrating the power of the arts. The phrase “the storms of…