Giddyup, it's Spring Scream Horse

Some of these "beginner bands" are even coming out of big labels like Magic Stone. This year the company is sending Dog G (大支), an MC pal of Hot Dog who raps in Taiwanese.

According to Lee, throwing out new acts at Spring Scream has practically become policy: "We send some artists every year. It just depends on who we want to promote and who's on the right scale. It's a good chance to let a lot of people see them."