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Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Austrian singer-songwriter Felicia Lu. I caught up with Felicia on stage at New Song Space, Shanghai, just hours before her show on September 4, 2026, during her China tour in support of her new double album, Bitter Sweet. Felicia represented Germany at Eurovision 2017 with Perfect Life and has released fan favourites including Anxiety, Play With Fire, We’re All Gonna Die and Hot Rain In Summer. Her song writing is deeply personal, using music to share her experiences, emotions and stories with her audience. She is also the founder of Studio Lu, combining her passion for music, design, branding and social media. We talk about her touring live band, music, song writing, her latest album, her love of plants, her sister’s journey into entertainment and her passion for design. Follow Felicia Lu: Instagram: @felicialuofficial RedNote: @費利西亞FeliciaLu Follow Tell Craig Your Story: Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory Instagram: @tellcraigyourstorypodcast #FeliciaLu #TellCraigYourStory #BitterSweet #Eurovision #AustrianMusic #SingerSongwriter #PopMusic #MusicPodcast #ShanghaiMusic #HotRainInSummer

🎸 Jens Curfew – Confetti Tears EP | Part 2 With the release of our debut Confetti Tears EP on 5 September, we go track by track and talk about how each song was created — from the original ideas and song writing to the recording process and the stories behind the music. Tracklist: Pop To The Rock Kids Like A Love Song  Settle On The Dance Floor Neon Rain 🎧 Listen & Download the Confetti Tears EP: Spotify: Jens Curfew – Confetti Tears Apple Music / iTunes: Jens Curfew – Confetti Tears 🌐 Jens Curfew: jenscurfew.band 📸 Instagram: @jenscurfew 🎙️ Tell Craig Your Story Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory 📸 Instagram: @tellcraigyourstorypodcast #JensCurfew #ConfettiTears #NeonRain #PopToTheRockKids #LikeALoveSong #SettleOnTheDanceFloor #ShanghaiMusic #ShanghaiBands #LiveMusic #TellCraigYourStory

Part 2 of our conversation with Jonathan Heeter about his incredible career in the music industry in China. Born in New York and raised in Minneapolis, Jonathan moved to Beijing to study and teach, eventually building a career spanning more than 20 years across music, marketing, entertainment and brands. In Part 2, we talk about: Jonathan’s early days playing in bands in Beijing, His career at Dentsu, including his role as Executive Director, Music & Entertainment, Working with Fender as China Marketing Director, His time at Warner Music China as Head of International and His work with UK artist Passenger and helping develop his career in China Jonathan has a unique perspective on the Chinese music industry, having experienced it from the perspective of a musician, marketer, global brand and major record company. LinkedIn: Jonathan Heeter Follow Middle8: Website: middle8.agency LinkedIn: Middle8 🎧 Listen: Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #JonathanHeeter #Middle8 #WarnerMusic #Fender #Dentsu #Passenger #ChinaMusic #MusicBusiness #MusicIndustry #TellCraigYourStory

Today I’m joined by Jonathan Heeter, CEO of Middle8. Born in New York and raised in Minneapolis, Jonathan moved to Beijing to study and teach, beginning a journey that would lead to more than 20 years in the international music business in China. Jonathan has held senior positions including Head of International at Warner Music China and China Marketing Director at Fender, bringing extensive experience from both the music and brand sides of the industry. I met Jonathan at the Daya concert in Shanghai, and we sat down to talk about his journey and the ever-changing Chinese music industry. In Part 1, we talk about: • Middle8 and helping artists like Daya with marketing and promotion in China, Tips for international artists touring China, Jonathan’s trip to Australia for BIGSOUND, His views on AI and the future of music internationally and in China and His own bands, recording and making music. LinkedIn: Jonathan Heeter Follow Middle8: Website: middle8.agency LinkedIn: Middle8 🎧 Listen: Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #JonathanHeeter #Middle8 #ChinaMusic #MusicBusiness #Daya #BIGSOUND #ShanghaiMusic #AIinMusic #MusicIndustry #TellCraigYourStory

Today I’m joined by one of the most exciting names in professional wrestling — Lei Ying Lee, better known to wrestling fans around the world as Xia Li. Lei Ying Lee has built an impressive international wrestling career with WWE and becoming a two-time TNA Knockouts World Champion and one of the most successful Chinese wrestlers on the global stage. This conversation is particularly special for me because I was actually there in Shanghai in 2019 when Xia competed at her first ever WWE event in China. In this episode, we go back to that incredible experience, talk about her WWE tryout, her journey from China into the international wrestling world and what her dream wrestling match would be.. Follow Lei Ying Lee: Instagram: @thexiazhao X/Twitter: @TheLeiYingLee 🎧 Listen: Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #XiaLi #雷影李 #LeiYingLee #TNAWrestling #WWE #WWENXT #Wrestling #ProWrestling #WomensWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #TellCraigYourStory #podcast #MiKW #JohnCena #TheRock #RheaRipley

Please welcome Temples to my 200th episode of Tell Craig Your Story! 🎙️ Formed in Kettering, England, Temples are one of the UK’s most exciting psychedelic rock bands. Since emerging with their acclaimed debut album Sun Structures and the iconic “Shelter Song,” they’ve built a huge international following with their unique blend of psychedelic, progressive and classic rock. We talk about: 🎸 What Oasis’ Noel Gallagher said about Temples 🔥 Supporting The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park 🎶 Recording “Shelter Song” on a £150 12-string guitar 🚀 Their new album BLISS and what’s next Temples will continue their BLISS World Tour across Canada and the USA, with rumours of an Australian tour in 2027. A huge thank you to James, Adam, Tom and Rens for making my 200th episode such a special one. 🌐 Temples: templestheband.com 📸 Instagram: @templesofficial 🎧 Listen: Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory 📸 Instagram: @tellcraigyourstorypodcast #Temples #TemplesBand #Bliss #ShelterSong #PsychRock #IndieRock #BritishRock #NoelGallagher #TellCraigYourStory #Podcas

Episode 199- Welcome to Part 1 of Tell Craig Your Story with Jens Curfew — a Shanghai-based indie-pop band! Today I’m joined by my bandmates — Jen 🇵🇭 on vocals, Chris 🇨🇦 on bass, Baldwin 🇸🇬 on saxophone, Lyssary 🇨🇳 on keytar, Woody Nan 🇨🇳 on guitar, and me, Craig 🇦🇺 on drums. It’s been an incredible journey — from winning That’s Shanghai’s Editor’s Choice for Best Live Band, to making our ‘Neon Rain’ music video, performing in different cities, and now getting ready for our biggest moment yet — the ‘Confetti Tears’ EP Launch at The Pearl Shanghai on September 5th! 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.smartshanghai.com/event/jen-s-curfew-confetti-tears-ep-release-party-2026-09-05 🌐 Official Website: https://www.jenscurfew.band 📸 Instagram: @jenscurfew 🎙️ Listen: 🎧 Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌳 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #JensCurfew #TellCraigYourStory #ShanghaiMusic #ShanghaiBands #IndiePop #LiveMusic #NeonRain #ConfettiTears #EPLaunch #PearlShanghai

Episode 198 – Daya Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Daya joins Tell Craig Your Story for a fun and honest conversation recorded before the final show of her China tour at Phase Live House in Shanghai. Best known for her breakout hit "Hide Away" and the global smash "Don't Let Me Down" with The Chainsmokers, Daya reflects on her journey through the music industry, the nine-year wait for her new album Till Every Petal Falls, life back on the road, and what it was like winning a Grammy Award. We also finish by testing her knowledge of Aussie slang. Daya is currently touring Australia in support of Till Every Petal Falls. For tour dates and tickets, visit https://dayaofficial.com/tour. Official Website: https://dayaofficial.com | Instagram: @daya 🎙️ Listen: 🎧 Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌳 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #Daya #TillEveryPetalFalls #ChinaTour #Shanghai #ShanghaiMusic #AustralianTour #GrammyWinner #DontLetMeDown #MusicPodcast #TellCraigYourStory

🎙️ Tell Craig Your Story – Episode 197: Scare the Children are one of Beijing's most intense horror metal bands. I talked to the band after the opening show of their Chinese tour at YYT Shanghai. With their new EP, Forsaken, and a powerful new line-up, they're delivering crushing live performances that combine heavy metal with theatrical horror. Inspired by horror movies, dark stories, costumes, and stage visuals, Scare the Children create an experience that goes far beyond a normal metal show. In this episode, we talk about the band's evolution, their terrifying onstage horror characters, and how they create a world where music and horror collide. The 2 tracks featured in this episode are "Familiar" and "Haunted". Scare The Children 🎤 Sadako – Vocals (Raven Witch) 🎹 Yurko – Keyboards (Demonic Geisha) 🎸 Vlads – Guitar (Failure) 🥁 Mort – Drums (Creature) 🌐 Website: https://scarethechildren.com 📸 Instagram: @scarethechildren 🎙️ Listen to Tell Craig Your Story 🎧 Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌳 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #ScareTheChildren #HorrorMetal #ChineseMetal #HeavyMetal #MetalMusic #ExtremeMetal #AsianMetal #TellCraigYourStory #BeijingMetal #ForsakenEP

Please welcome today's guest, 李彦漪Yanyi Li, also known as Jenny Li. Born in Shanghai, she studied in Vancouver, Canada, before postgraduate studies in Japan. She is the President of the Aijia Group and the founder and CEO of the White Tea Plain (Bai Cha Yuan) project in Anji, Zhejiang. Under her leadership, White Tea Plain has become one of China's most innovative rural revitalization projects, combining tourism, culture, design, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. From the award-winning ACDC Creative Design Centre to the DNA Digital Nomad Community, Jenny's vision has attracted thousands of creative professionals and visitors to Anji while helping transform the region into a world-class rural destination. Today we'll discuss her journey from international student to business leader, the future of rural tourism in China, the growth of Anji's famous white tea industry, and how creativity and innovation are reshaping the countryside for a new generation. Wechat- jennyjenny789 🎙️ Listen 🎧 Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌳 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #Anji #WhiteTeaPlain #RuralRevitalization #China #CulturalTourism #SustainableDevelopment #CreativeEconomy  #DigitalNomadLife #Entrepreneurship #JennyLi #李彦漪YanyiLi #AnjiZhejiang #BaiChaYuan

⚽The wait is over—the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here! On the eve of kick-off in Mexico, USA and Canada, I sit down with hardcore Leeds United and England fan Josh Pemberton to preview the biggest tournament in world football. We break down all 12 groups, discuss the main contenders and dark horses, and reveal our predictions for who will make it to the knockout stages. We also talk Italy's shock failure to qualify, the Australian A-League, the Chinese Super League, and why China is still missing from the World Cup. 🏆 Group Stage Predictions Josh: A-South Korea, Mexico | B-Switzerland, Bosnia & Herzegovina | C-Brazil, Scotland | D-USA, Turkey | E-Germany, Ecuador | F-Japan, Netherlands | G-Belgium, Egypt | H-Spain, Uruguay | I-France, Norway | J-Argentina, Austria | K-Portugal, Colombia | L-England, Croatia Craig: A-South Korea, Czech Republic | B-Switzerland, Qatar | C-Brazil, Morocco | D-USA, Australia | E-Germany, Ecuador | F-Japan, Sweden | G-Belgium, Egypt | H-Spain, Uruguay | I-France, Senegal | J-Argentina, Austria | K-Portugal, Colombia | L-England, Croatia 🔥 Final Four Josh: Brazil, England, Spain, France | Craig: Argentina, Japan, Germany, France To finish off the episode, I put Josh's football knowledge to the test with a World Cup trivia challenge. Who are your picks to progress from each group and who will lift the trophy? Let us know in the comments! 🎧 Download our new album—It's What The Fans Want 🎵 Spotify Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rS7Ng72SJ9fteX1QsroAu?si=2u9tQsq0ToiAdsWo6oj6fA 🍎 Apple Music Album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-what-the-fans-want/6772509639 📸 Instagram: @fulltrottlesh 🎙️ Listen 🎧 Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌳 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FootballPodcast #SoccerTalk #EnglandFootball #LeedsUnited #WorldCupPredictions #FootballFans #PodcastLife #SportsPodcast

🎙️ Part 2 – Josh Pemberton | Full Throttle – It's What The Fans Want In Part 2, Josh Pemberton joins me as we continue our track-by-track deep dive into the second half of Full Throttle's debut album, It's What The Fans Want. We discuss: 🎵 Josh's favourite song on the album 😂 The story behind All My Friends Have Slept With Ray and Ray's reaction to hearing it live for the first 🎸 Playing the songs live and deciding which tracks made the album 🤵 Who exactly is the Pop Punk Gentleman? And what is a Scooter Booter? To wrap things up, Josh and I reveal our Top 3 favourite songs from the album and our Top 3 songs of all time. Track Breakdown ⏱️ Scooter Booter — 6:51 ⏱️ Electric Fever Dream — 13:47 ⏱️ Summer Breeze — 23:21 ⏱️ Running Away From the 9 to 5 — 29:27 ⏱️ All My Friends Have Slept With Ray — 36:40 ⏱️ Pop Punk Gentleman — 44:03 Full Throttle 🎤 Josh Pemberton – Vocals/Guitar 🥁 Craig Maguire – Drums/Backing Vocals 🎸 Lucie Zhuang – Bass 🎸 Rade Milanovic – Lead Guitar 🎚️ Produced by Rade Milanovic 🎧 Album: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rS7Ng72SJ9fteX1QsroAu?si=2u9tQsq0ToiAdsWo6oj6fA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-what-the-fans-want/6772509639 Bandcamp: https://fullthrottle.bandcamp.com/album/its-what-the-fans-want 📸 Instagram: @fullthrottlesh 🎙️ Listen: Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #FullThrottle #ItsWhatTheFansWant #JoshPemberton #TellCraigYourStory #RockMusic #NewMusic #Podcast #AlbumRelease #ShanghaiMusic

🎙️ Part 1 – Josh Pemberton (Full Throttle) The voice of Full Throttle, Josh Pemberton, joins me to celebrate the release of our band's debut album, It's What The Fans Want. We take a deep dive track-by-track into how the album was made, including: 🔥 Why it took so long to finally release the album 🎸 Previous attempts to record it 🎚️ Working with new producer Reed 😂 Hilarious studio stories and discovering who Ray and JoJo really are 🎵 Track Review Times ⏱️ 23:00 – What's The Damage Darling ⏱️ 33:59 – Laowai Down ⏱️ 42:58 – Runaround ⏱️ 47:55 – Waiting In Limbo ⏱️ 55:29 – Hell ⏱️ 1:07:03 – I Lost My Heart 🎧 Album: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rS7Ng72SJ9fteX1QsroAu?si=2u9tQsq0ToiAdsWo6oj6fA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-what-the-fans-want/6772509639 Bandcamp: https://fullthrottle.bandcamp.com/album/its-what-the-fans-want 📸 Instagram: @fullthrottlesh 🎙️ Listen: Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #FullThrottle #ItsWhatTheFansWant #JoshPemberton #TellCraigYourStory #RockMusic #NewMusic #Podcast #AlbumRelease #ShanghaiMusic

Part 2 – John Shanghai Singer, Author, Entrepreneur John moved to China in 2005 and became the Official MC and part of the management team at Shanghai's iconic Bar Rouge. In 2006, he launched Johnjamsession, a live music concept that became a key part of Shanghai's music scene and later partnered with the French Consulate's La Fête de la Musique. Beyond music, John managed Anar restaurant and co-founded Karma cocktail bar. In this episode, we discuss: 🎶 Shanghai's live music scene 🎤 Building a loyal crowd for Johnjamsession 🍸 Nightlife and entrepreneurship 👕 The In Black and Happy clothing brand 🌍 Creating communities through music and business Follow John: @johnshanghai01 🎧 LISTEN NOW  🎙️ Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com  🌐 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory  ▶️ YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #Shanghai #Podcast #TellCraigYourStory #LiveMusic #ShanghaiMusicScene #Johnjamsession #Entrepreneur #InBlackAndHappy #MusicPodcast #JohnShanghai

Part 1 – John Shanghai Singer: Author-Composer, Entertainer & Entrepreneur Born in Paris, John built an international music career before becoming a well-known figure in Shanghai’s nightlife and live music scene. From signing with major labels like Polygram/Universal and BMG-EMI to performing, producing music in New York, and launching the legendary “Johnjamsession” in Shanghai, John has lived an incredible journey in music and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we talk about: 🎸 Jamming with Jimmy Buffett ⚖️ The copyright case he won 🎶 Shanghai’s live music culture 🍸 Nightlife and entrepreneurship Follow: @johnshanghai01 🎧 LISTEN NOW 🎙️ Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌐 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory ▶️ YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #Shanghai #Podcast #TellCraigYourStory #InBlackAndHappy #LiveMusic #Anarbar #JimmyBuffett #Entrepreneur #Nightlife #MusicPodcast #JohnShanghai