Your Woman Sleep With Others (Traditional Chinese: 老王樂隊) is a Taiwanese folk rock band. The band was established in 2015 in Taipei, Taiwan. It currently consists of five members: Zhang Lichang (lead singer), Tong Weishuo (guitar), Liao Jiemin (drums), Feng Huiyuan (bass), and Shao Jiaying (cello).[1]
Your Woman Sleep With Others 老王樂隊 | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Taiwan |
| Genres | folk rock |
| Instrument(s) | Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, drumset, cello |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Naughty Neighbors Co. (壞鄰居有限公司) |
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| Website | www |
The band is most well-known for their EP Stolen Childhood (吾十有五而志於學), which focuses on the failures of the Taiwanese education system.[2] In 2018, the band won the Golden Indie Award Best Folk Single for the song "Cram Schools Killed the Children" on the same album.[3]
Name
editThe band's Chinese name, 老王樂隊 (Lǎowáng yuèduì), directly translates to "Old Wang Band." In Chinese, "Old Wang" is often used as slang for the man next door whose wife has an affair.[4] This is the origin of the band's English name, "Your Woman Sleep With Others."[5]
According to lead singer Zhang Lichang, the name is meant to reflect the band's cynical approach to both the Taiwanese education system and music-making.[6]
History
editThe band was originally created in late 2015 by members Zhang Lichang, Feng Huiyuan, and Tong Weishuo in order to compete in a college music competition.[7] In 2016, the band gained notoriety due to their success at college music competitions around Taiwan.[8] Their most significant achievement was earning first prize at the music competitions at Tamkang University and National Chengchi University for their song "Stable Life, Suffer Exams."[7] This earned them the title "Double Gold Champion" (金韶金旋雙冠), launching the band into the national spotlight.[1]
On September 28, 2017, the band released their first EP, entitled Stolen Childhood (吾十有五而志於學). This album revolves around the despair and hopelessness caused by the Taiwanese education system.[2] In 2018, the band won the Golden Indie Award "Best Folk Single" for the song "Cram Schools Killed the Children." Additionally, this EP earned the band a Golden Indie Award nomination for "Best New Band."[3] The most popular song from this album, "Teens Edge," has received over 19 million views on YouTube.[9]
On November 8, 2019, the band released their album I Examine Myself Three Times a Day (吾日三省吾身).[10]
Ironically, despite the band's critique of the Taiwanese education system, four of the five members are still college students. As of December 2019, the only member who has completely graduated from college is cellist Shao Jiaying.[6]
Members
edit- Zhang Lichang (張立長) - lead singer, acoustic guitar
- Tong Weishuo(童偉碩) - electric guitar
- Liao Jiemin(廖潔民) - bass, vocals
- Feng Huiyuan(馮會元) - drums, vocals
- Shao Jiaying(邵佳瑩) - cello, vocals
Discography
editEP
edit| Release Date | Album Name | Song Name |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 28, 2017 | Stolen Childhood
(吾十有五而志於學) |
1. Stable Life, Suffer Exams (穩定生活多美好 三年五年高普考)
2. Cram Schools Killed the Children (補習班的門口高掛我的黑白照片) 3. Teens Edge (我還年輕 我還年輕) |
| Feb. 15, 2023 | Yellow House, Pink Blue Sky
(黃色的房子映照清晨的天空) |
1. Hands (千百萬隻手)
2. Till we Meet at the End of Love (我在愛情的盡頭看見了你和我) 3. Springtime Depression (春天不如預期) |
Albums
edit| Release Date | Album Name | Song Name |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8, 2019 | I Examine Myself Three Times a Day
(吾日三省吾身) |
1. Did It Again (不知反省)
2. In Your Face (迎面而來) 3. Fishing (垂釣) 4. Running on the Rooftop (他們在鐵皮屋頂上奔跑) 5. Day and Night (日夜無常) 6. Sleepless nights and haunting memories (那些失眠的夜與難以忘懷的事) 7. Where Is My Ex? (曾經的女人啊 你在哪裡 你在哪裡) 8. Enjoy (安九) 9. Minutes Til Dawn (再等一下就天亮了) 10. We Need to Live a Regular Life (規律的生活) |
References
edit- ^ a b Yahoo 娛樂新聞 (September 30, 2017). "金韶金旋雙冠！ 老王樂隊譜唱厭世詼諧". Yahoo 新聞. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ a b Taylor, Matt (March 11, 2019). "Your Women Sleep With Others 老王樂隊 Announces Debut Singapore Show". Asian Pop Weekly. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ a b Ching, C.P. (November 10, 2018). "Winners List Of The 9th Golden Indie Awards (GIMA)". Asian Pop Weekly. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "隔壁老王是什么意思？隔壁老王是什么梗？". PC Online (太平洋電腦網）. October 13, 2017. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ 王沛軒 (October 22, 2017). "厭世代的反抗之聲 老王樂隊". Cast Net 喀報. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ a b Chiang, Dominique (December 9, 2019). "玩音樂又不會賺錢？老王樂隊：「但是也不要把自己的可能性，侷限在考試裡面！」". Elle. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ a b 楊涵硯 (January 8, 2018). "他們是這個厭世時代最好的出口－老王樂隊最療癒的諷刺". Searchome 設計家. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Zhang, Lichang (2020). "Your Woman Sleep With Others 老王樂隊". Facebook. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "老王樂隊". YouTube. 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Taiwan Ministry of Culture (2020). "在音樂裡擁有無限自由— 37 金旋音樂節 老王樂隊". Golden Melody Awards. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
