It’s late in these dog days of summer, and while the weather should soon make a turn for the better, signaling the commencement of this fall’s rock program, four local bands are making an early push on the season, hitting the Yuyintang stage this Wednesday, September 8th.
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Somewhere, among the loose, skanky, anonymous shagging in the LOgO bathroom or by the lake in Tianshan Park, one of your boys is eventually bound to find love. While Shanghai is really more of a den of lust and hedonism, there is a rare case of relationship-itis, and with it ... Read More
Our resident Beat blogger, Dan Shapiro, shaves off his moustache and tests the Shanghai nightlife scene to see if he is treated any differently without his distinguishable crumb catcher.
Used to be, a crazy moustache would get you everywhere in these parts. Doormen at M1NT would let me cut the ... Read More
One guy, plus one girl, plus one guitar, plus a handful of guitar pedals and some wacky synth / drum machines is basically the formula that results in Montreal duo Handsome Furs.
While synth-i-sess (is that allowed?) Alexei Perry often has trouble pinpointing the actual sonic quality of her group with ... Read More
Not since 1967, when Shanghai legend Li Jinhui, the “Father of Chinese popular music,” died during his Cultural Revolution exile, has the local music scene been so depleted.
The annual summer hiatus is largely to blame. During this heat, a large percentage of Chinese students and expats depart for more ... Read More
In the midst of this sticky, sticky, oh-so-slow summer, local promoters S.T.D. gave the Shanghai scene a much-needed kick in the ass on Friday night, teaming up with Beijing heavyweights New Pants for what can easily described as the show of the summer thus far.
It’s certainly ... Read More
It's been a pretty bummin' summer so far, and given that temperatures are now pushin' 37-degrees Celsius, it's fair to say that we've hit the point of no return, but luckily, this weekend, there are a couple shows on tap that are as good as any this ... Read More
It’s 4am, you’re drunk and slightly blurry, too broke for The Bund but still looking for some action. Rather than go diving for skanks at Windows or Dragon, you remember the appeal of the old Xingfu Lu triangle and head over to LOgO for some late-night chaos.
While ... Read More
It's Wednesday, it's summer, it's hot, but not too hot, it's just the right weather for drinking Beer Laos before staying up to watch Spain beat Germany 2-1.
Since all the major sports bars are charging hella cash to enter and watch soccer on a big ... Read More
It’s no surprise that the World Cup has been putting a hefty dent in attendance at local rock shows, but with the 世界杯 on break for the weekend, there’s a solid line-up of gigs to draw the crowds back to Yuyintang, Mao Livehouse and other venues around the ... Read More
Formed in June 2009, Duck Fight Goose is already charging ahead on their tour to prep for their first EP, which drops in November. Lead singer Han Han tells us what makes their sound different from all the other new bands popping out from the Shanghai scene.
Can you describe ... Read More
Billed as the only bluegrass band in China, Beijing’s The Redbucks have been making a name for themselves up north for the past year with their distinct brand of Americana.
Having just released their debut LP All that Glitters last month, The Redbucks now find themselves on a national ... Read More
It’s been just over a year since Canadian indie rock quintet Jets Overhead last played Shanghai as part of the 2009 TransmitChina, and now, thanks to that 2010 Expo thing, Jets Overhead are back for a handful of dates at the Expo, a China tour (courtesy of Split Works ... Read More
Friday, June 25th, is shaping up to be another one of those nights, one of those nights where there’s so much to do and, well, not nearly enough time to see it all. With summer just around the corner, bands and DJs are taking their last licks, making this ... Read More
Beijing-based YGTwo Productions, the company behind April’s Sahara Hotnights barn-burner at Yuyintang and The Soundtrack of Our Lives 2007 MIDI festival performance is back at it, bringing a slew of Scandinavian artists through Shanghai.
This Wednesday, June 23rd, YGTwo is hosting Danish jazz/rock/fusion artist Kresten Osgood over ... Read More
On June 21, 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte returned to France after escaping a year-long exile on the island of Elba. He paraded through Parisian streets, consuming foie gras, brie and duck confit and guzzled a barrel of red wine while can-can girls and courtesans threw themselves at the diminutive leader.
To ... Read More
In June 2007, three local DJs–R3, SS and Qnan–experimented with the possibility of pairing live shows and dance parties, and thus created S.T.D., Shanghai’s first rock / electro marriage. Since their very first show at LOgO, S.T.D. has challenged the natural boundaries of underground ... Read More
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about ways to escape the city heat and enjoy China’s most humid season.
Rather than spend another weekend in Zhongshan Park or Yu Yuan, consider a trip out of town to the remote grasslands of Qingyuan, approximately ... Read More
Inspired by Friday’s, June 11th arrival of The King Khan & BBQ Show and the recent emergence of local pair, Pairs, The Beat has decided to dedicate a special blog to rock’s most notorious duos.
While you won’t see any Logins & Messina or Ratatat on this here list ... Read More
This Saturday, June 5th, is another one of those "too many shows, too little time" occasions, the city's venues, old and new, established and emerging all putting on some bands for some fans.
So, rather than delve too deep into the topic, here's a quick rundown of what ... Read More
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