Tell Craig Your Story

Today I'm joined by Avril and Klaus, the owners of Momento and Pipeline Bar here in Shanghai. I was fortunate enough to be invited to Momento for dinner, giving us the perfect opportunity to enjoy their food, explore the menu and talk about their passion for hospitality, including their craft beer offering. Their journey includes several previous ventures, including Original Sin Bar, 521/SH Bar, 521/SH Kitchen and the Italian restaurant 360 Gradi. We'll talk about their entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of running restaurants and bars in Shanghai, particularly during COVID, how they navigated the uncertainty of lockdowns, and the importance of building a loyal customer base. We'll also discuss the Shanghai hospitality scene, what makes Momento special and what keeps them passionate about the industry. Follow Avril and Klaus / Momento: Instagram: @momentoshanghai Follow Tell Craig Your Story: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Instagram: @tellcraigyourstorypodcast #MomentosShanghai #PipelineBarShanghai #ShanghaiHospitality #ShanghaiRestaurants #CraftBeerShanghai #ShanghaiExpatLife #ShanghaiBusiness #RestaurantOwners #Entrepreneurship #TellCraigYourStory

🤘 Tell Craig Your Story – Metal podcast with Kristine Degtyaryuk! Please welcome my guest Kristine Degtyaryuk, who was born in Russia and moved to Shanghai 12 years ago to pursue a career in modelling and acting. But her real passion? METAL! 🤘 Starting out listening to bands like Slipknot and System of a Down, Kristine eventually discovered Shanghai’s metal scene. These days, you can often find her right up on the rail at metal shows, supporting the bands and bringing the energy! She’s also part of Metal Crew Shanghai, where you can connect with fellow metalheads through their WeChat and Instagram groups. In this episode, we talk about her first metal show, the Arch Enemy gig we attended, I Am Morbid, the latest single from Litium, and all the upcoming metal shows hitting Shanghai. If you love metal and want to know more about Shanghai’s growing metal scene, this episode is for you! 🤘 Follow Kristine Instagram: @degtyaryuk @metalcrewshanghai 🎸 Follow Tell Craig Your Story 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory 📸 Instagram: @tellcraigyourstorypodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory #TellCraigYourStory #Metal #ShanghaiMetal #MetalCrewShanghai #Slipknot #SystemOfADown #ArchEnemy #IAmMorbid #Metallica #Metalheads #Jinjer #SuicideSilence #LornaShore

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Austrian singer-songwriter Felicia Lu. I caught up with Felicia on stage at New Song Space, Shanghai, just hours before her show on September 4, 2026, during her China tour in support of her new double album, Bitter Sweet. Felicia represented Germany at Eurovision 2017 with Perfect Life and has released fan favourites including Anxiety, Play With Fire, We’re All Gonna Die and Hot Rain In Summer. Her song writing is deeply personal, using music to share her experiences, emotions and stories with her audience. She is also the founder of Studio Lu, combining her passion for music, design, branding and social media. We talk about her touring live band, music, song writing, her latest album, her love of plants, her sister’s journey into entertainment and her passion for design. Follow Felicia Lu: Instagram: @felicialuofficial RedNote: @費利西亞FeliciaLu Follow Tell Craig Your Story: Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory Instagram: @tellcraigyourstorypodcast #FeliciaLu #TellCraigYourStory #BitterSweet #Eurovision #AustrianMusic #SingerSongwriter #PopMusic #MusicPodcast #ShanghaiMusic #HotRainInSummer

🎸 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 Tears Apple Music / iTunes: Jens Curfew – Confetti Tears 🌐 Jens Curfew: jenscurfew.band 📸 Instagram: @jenscurfew 🎙️ Tell Craig Your Story Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory 📸 Instagram: @tellcraigyourstorypodcast #JensCurfew #ConfettiTears #NeonRain #PopToTheRockKids #LikeALoveSong #SettleOnTheDanceFloor #ShanghaiMusic #ShanghaiBands #LiveMusic #TellCraigYourStory

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 Follow Middle8: Website: middle8.agency LinkedIn: Middle8 🎧 Listen: Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #JonathanHeeter #Middle8 #WarnerMusic #Fender #Dentsu #Passenger #ChinaMusic #MusicBusiness #MusicIndustry #TellCraigYourStory

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 Follow Middle8: Website: middle8.agency LinkedIn: Middle8 🎧 Listen: Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #JonathanHeeter #Middle8 #ChinaMusic #MusicBusiness #Daya #BIGSOUND #ShanghaiMusic #AIinMusic #MusicIndustry #TellCraigYourStory

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: @thexiazhao X/Twitter: @TheLeiYingLee 🎧 Listen: Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory #XiaLi #雷影李 #LeiYingLee #TNAWrestling #WWE #WWENXT #Wrestling #ProWrestling #WomensWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #TellCraigYourStory #podcast #MKW #JohnCena #TheRock #RheaRipley

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 🎧 Listen: Podbean: tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com Linktree: linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: @tellcraigyourstory 📸 Instagram: @tellcraigyourstorypodcast #Temples #TemplesBand #Bliss #ShelterSong #PsychRock #IndieRock #BritishRock #NoelGallagher #TellCraigYourStory #Podcas

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 🎙️ Listen: 🎧 Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌳 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #JensCurfew #TellCraigYourStory #ShanghaiMusic #ShanghaiBands #IndiePop #LiveMusic #NeonRain #ConfettiTears #EPLaunch #PearlShanghai

Episode 198 – Daya Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Daya joins Tell Craig Your Story for a fun and honest conversation recorded before the final show of her China tour at Phase Live House in Shanghai. Best known for her breakout hit "Hide Away" and the global smash "Don't Let Me Down" with The Chainsmokers, Daya reflects on her journey through the music industry, the nine-year wait for her new album Till Every Petal Falls, life back on the road, and what it was like winning a Grammy Award. We also finish by testing her knowledge of Aussie slang. Daya is currently touring Australia in support of Till Every Petal Falls. For tour dates and tickets, visit https://dayaofficial.com/tour. Official Website: https://dayaofficial.com | Instagram: @daya 🎙️ Listen: 🎧 Podbean: https://tellcraigyourstory.podbean.com 🌳 Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/tellcraigyourstory 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tellcraigyourstory #Daya #TillEveryPetalFalls #ChinaTour #Shanghai #ShanghaiMusic #AustralianTour #GrammyWinner #DontLetMeDown #MusicPodcast #TellCraigYourStory