China Shop

China Shop

China Shop is a post-punk band that begins in 1980, when its two main members, Juan “Naux” Maciel and Steve Cohen, start playing together. The group is associated with an obscure late-1970s punk sound, with noisy, varied instrumentation and melody. Its output is described as original within punk, especially for listeners interested in that style.

The band has a short-lived career and goes through a number of drummers. Richard Edson, who is briefly part of early Sonic Youth, is one of the drummers to play with the group. China Shop remains centred on Maciel and Cohen.