The study of popular music in East Asia has gradually
developed into a field, largely due to the efforts of
the Inter-Asia Popular Music Studies Group (IAPMS).
Formally established in 2007, IAPMS is especially
keen on involving scholars that are based in Asian
communities. Amsterdam-based Jeroen de Kloet is
one of several founding members of the group and his new book, China with a Cut: Globalization, Urban Youth and Popular Music directly relates to attempts by IAPMS to decolonise the field of study.