Beijing rock band SUBS consists of the caterwauling of Kang Mao, the sonic assault of Wu Hao on guitar and the thunderous rhythm section of Zhu Lei (bass) and Shi Xudong (drums). They are really good at what they do, which is to push the sound of heavy 80s and 90s post-punk forward in the 00s. However, this hasn't been the main focus of the media attention they have received. For foreign reporters interested in China more than music, the story is that they are punk band--something these writers (incorrectly) perceive as rare. For foreign music media, the story is that they are Chinese. For Chinese rock writers, the story is that the band tours abroad. As for SUBS, they wish writers would focus more on the music. Pop Matters writer Jon Campbell wrote a perceptive article on this issue of SUBS' transnational identity crisis about a year ago. This kind of media attention is a crisis that a lot of Chinese bands would love to suffer.

Article: "China Syndrome" by Jon Campbell, Pop Matters
Radio Report: "Artists Make Noise on Beijing's Fringe" by Anthony Kuhn, NPR
MP3s: SUBS on purevolume.com
More info and links: SUBS on ChaileWiki
Photo essay: "Foursome punk band in Beijing" by Reuters