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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.

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🎸 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.

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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 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.

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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:

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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..

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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

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.

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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

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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

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🎙️ 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".

🌐 Website: https://scarethechildren.com

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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.

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