THE DADA’s mix of Brit rock-inspired riffs and anthemic melodies became the band’s passport, making them the first rock outfit from mainland China to sign with an international label. Formed in the mid-‘90s, the quartet first gained attention by mixing mid-tempo guitar rock with elements of folk and ska, all wrapped in an electronic ambience that lends their music a contemporary edge. Whether adopting a headlong pace or taking a more measured approach, THE DADA favour big, juicy hooks that build to cathartic vocal release.