We had the pleasure of chatting with Chinese American Bear as they gear up for the release of their highly-anticipated sophomore album, “Wah!!!” The Seattle-based duo, consisting of married musicians Anne Tong and Bryce Barsten, uniquely blends Chinese mando-pop with the Western indie pop sound. Their music seamlessly transitions between English and Mandarin, capturing a cross-cultural spirit that is both poignant and playful. “Wah!!!” features a collection of ear-catching tracks meticulously crafted over two years in their Seattle home studio. Written, produced, and mixed by the duo, the album is an 11-song journey filled with comedy, groove, quirkiness, and cuteness, guaranteed to keep you smiling. With melodically rich instrumentation, touches of psychedelia, and a sharp pop sensibility, it’s set to be one of the standout indie pop records of the year.

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