Tell Craig Your Story

🎸 Jens Curfew – Confetti Tears EP | Part 2
With the release of our debut Confetti Tears EP on 5 September, we go track by track and talk about how each song was created — from the original ideas and song writing to the recording process and the stories behind the music.
Tracklist:
Pop To The Rock Kids
Like A Love Song 
Settle On The Dance Floor
Neon Rain
🎧 Listen & Download the Confetti Tears EP:Spotify: Jens Curfew – Confetti TearsApple Music / iTunes: Jens Curfew – Confetti Tears
🌐 Jens Curfew: jenscurfew.band📸 Instagram: @jenscurfew
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Part 2 of our conversation with Jonathan Heeter about his incredible career in the music industry in China.
Born in New York and raised in Minneapolis, Jonathan moved to Beijing to study and teach, eventually building a career spanning more than 20 years across music, marketing, entertainment and brands.
In Part 2, we talk about:Jonathan’s early days playing in bands in Beijing, His career at Dentsu, including his role as Executive Director, Music & Entertainment, Working with Fender as China Marketing Director, His time at Warner Music China as Head of International and His work with UK artist Passenger and helping develop his career in China
Jonathan has a unique perspective on the Chinese music industry, having experienced it from the perspective of a musician, marketer, global brand and major record company.LinkedIn: Jonathan Heeter
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Today I’m joined by Jonathan Heeter, CEO of Middle8. Born in New York and raised in Minneapolis, Jonathan moved to Beijing to study and teach, beginning a journey that would lead to more than 20 years in the international music business in China.
Jonathan has held senior positions including Head of International at Warner Music China and China Marketing Director at Fender, bringing extensive experience from both the music and brand sides of the industry.
I met Jonathan at the Daya concert in Shanghai, and we sat down to talk about his journey and the ever-changing Chinese music industry.
In Part 1, we talk about:• Middle8 and helping artists like Daya with marketing and promotion in China, Tips for international artists touring China, Jonathan’s trip to Australia for BIGSOUND, His views on AI and the future of music internationally and in China and His own bands, recording and making music.
LinkedIn: Jonathan Heeter
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Today I’m joined by one of the most exciting names in professional wrestling — Lei Ying Lee, better known to wrestling fans around the world as Xia Li.
Lei Ying Lee has built an impressive international wrestling career with WWE and becoming a two-time TNA Knockouts World Champion and one of the most successful Chinese wrestlers on the global stage.
This conversation is particularly special for me because I was actually there in Shanghai in 2019 when Xia competed at her first ever WWE event in China.
In this episode, we go back to that incredible experience, talk about her WWE tryout, her journey from China into the international wrestling world and what her dream wrestling match would be..
Follow Lei Ying Lee:Instagram: @thexiazhaoX/Twitter: @TheLeiYingLee
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Please welcome Temples to my 200th episode of Tell Craig Your Story! 🎙️
Formed in Kettering, England, Temples are one of the UK’s most exciting psychedelic rock bands. Since emerging with their acclaimed debut album Sun Structures and the iconic “Shelter Song,” they’ve built a huge international following with their unique blend of psychedelic, progressive and classic rock.
We talk about: 🎸 What Oasis’ Noel Gallagher said about Temples🔥 Supporting The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park🎶 Recording “Shelter Song” on a £150 12-string guitar🚀 Their new album BLISS and what’s next
Temples will continue their BLISS World Tour across Canada and the USA, with rumours of an Australian tour in 2027. A huge thank you to James, Adam, Tom and Rens for making my 200th episode such a special one.
🌐 Temples: templestheband.com📸 Instagram: @templesofficial
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Episode 199- Welcome to Part 1 of Tell Craig Your Story with Jens Curfew — a Shanghai-based indie-pop band!
Today I’m joined by my bandmates — Jen 🇵🇭 on vocals, Chris 🇨🇦 on bass, Baldwin 🇸🇬 on saxophone, Lyssary 🇨🇳 on keytar, Woody Nan 🇨🇳 on guitar, and me, Craig 🇦🇺 on drums.
It’s been an incredible journey — from winning That’s Shanghai’s Editor’s Choice for Best Live Band, to making our ‘Neon Rain’ music video, performing in different cities, and now getting ready for our biggest moment yet — the ‘Confetti Tears’ EP Launch at The Pearl Shanghai on September 5th!
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.smartshanghai.com/event/jen-s-curfew-confetti-tears-ep-release-party-2026-09-05🌐 Official Website: https://www.jenscurfew.band📸 Instagram: @jenscurfew
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