Emerging from the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai, Shanghai Qiutian has quickly become one of the most distinctive voices in China’s independent music scene—and, little by little, a rising force in the global math rock community. Blending intricate, emotive math rock arrangements with the energy and immediacy of punk-inspired live performances, the band has earned a reputation for their electrifying shows, word-of-mouth acclaim, and the nickname “the Zero Bad Review Band.”