Songs for Workers

Genre - defying duo Tian Qiyi — brothers John Tian Qi Wardle and Charlie Tian Yi Wardle — return this summer with their sophomore album, Songs For Workers , released via Pagoda Records on June 28th, 2025 . Following their acclaimed 2024 debut Red Mist , the Wardle brothers continue to forge a sound that blends dub, post - punk, and experimental production with rich influences from Traditional Chinese, Mongolian, and Irish music. Their fathe r, legendary bassist Jah Wobble, features on most of the album ’ s tracks, while John Tian Qi contributes bass for “ Luoyang, ” “ Siege, ” and synth/Moog bass on “ Watch The Sunrise ” — highlighting the duo ’ s growing creative independence and production chops. John Tian Qi handles all the drumming and percussion, both Eastern and Western on the album . Charlie Wardle ’ s unique vocal style is to the fore, as is his incredible musical dexterity on traditional Chinese and Mongolian instruments. Bringing a funky and at t imes psychedelic quality to the music, as well as traditional. Fully produced by Tian Qiyi, Songs For Workers marks a bold step forward in their cross - cultural, multi - generational musical journey. Rooted in heritage and driven by experimentation, Tian Qiyi craft a sound shaped by the magnetic tension between ancient tradition and dub futurism, East and West, land and spirit — a musical space that is uniquely their own.

1: Ulaanbaatar
2: At the Beginning
3: The Route of Desire
4: Mongolian Dub
5: Watch the Sunrise
6: Dharma
7: Luoyang
8: Siege
9: Dharma Ambient
10: Songs for Workers

Number of Discs: 1

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