More than twenty years of connection
This article is part of Chinese Noise, a living archive exploring Chinese identity, underground music and cultural memory through 25 years of Hong Kong Violence.
For this edition, we sat down with Unscarred, whose connection with the HKV family stretches back more than two decades.
From early vinyl releases alongside Akira to later releasing Overdrive Brains on HKV, his story reflects a long-standing connection to the underground.
Unscarred’s connection with HKV began long before social media or streaming platforms.
A few years later, that relationship turned musical. In 2006, Unscarred and Akira released tracks together on vinyl through N.E. Tunes Records.
More than twenty years later, the connection remains intact. In January 2021, Unscarred released his EP Overdrive Brains on HKV (HKV DIGEE 009).
When asked about his favorite HKV release, the answer comes without hesitation.
For Unscarred, the record represents the beginning of everything that followed.
Opening the HKV Stage at Dominator carries special weight for Unscarred.
For him, opening the HKV Stage represents a personal milestone built through years of dedication to underground music.
Having followed HKV across multiple eras, Unscarred sees a clear thread running through the label’s history.
He remains confident about what lies ahead:
For Unscarred, HKV has always represented an alternative to the ordinary.
He points to Fish & Rice as a perfect example of the kind of alternative experience HKV continues to create — something you simply won’t encounter at a normal party.
Unscarred doesn’t single out just one item. For him, the value lies in what the merch represents.
Still, one piece stands out:
After more than two decades of memories, releases and experiences connected to HKV, his message is simple:
This article is part of Chinese Noise — a growing archive of stories, memories and voices connected to Hong Kong Violence.
Chinese Noise is a collaboration between SinoHaven and Hong Kong Violence.