A4
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A4, Beijing-based techno band.
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History
Formed in 1996 as CD Band, but on May 26th 1999 renamed to A4, which stands for Ability And Abject Arts.
In 1999, included in the third issue of the Modern Sky Magazine.
Around 2000, renamed to M-Day, but after the release of the record M-Day in March 2001, re-renamed back to A4. At that time, the band's style was techno.
April 21st 2001, the record released was celebrated in the Get Lucky Bar, Beijing.
June 2001, the band is included in the book Listen 1.
September 14th, they perform live again in the Get Lucky Bar.
January 1st 2002, they perform in Kunming.
In July, they are included in the Badhead 1 (VA) compilation.
In September, their second album 58 mm is released.
Thereafter the band breakes up.
Discography
Major releases
 M-Day - 2001, March |
 58 mm - 2002, September |
Compilations
 Badhead 1 (VA) - 2002, July |
Appearances in magazine compilations
- X-Music Magazine no. 231 - 2002, October
Further information
