Inspired by the likes of Fugazi, Sonic Youth and Talking Heads, as well as influential Chinese bands P.K.14 and Shuh Tou, Chengdu’s Hiperson are one of the most exciting indie acts to emerge from the Mainland in recent years. Rooted in post-punk, the five-piece also weave in elements of garage rock, jazz, emo and Chinese folk music, all united by frontwoman Chen Sijiang’s remarkable vocals, which range from hardcore punk to spoken word. Drawing on their eclectic back catalogue—including the acclaimed 2020 album ‘Bildungsroman’—Hiperson are sure to win legions of new fans at this year’s festival.