Category: Music
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Skinny Brown On 6 Years of Popasuda
Saturday, November 25 will see long-running party night Popasuda celebrating six years on the Shanghai music scene. Known for eclectic world beats, packed crowds, and a genuine party atmosphere all night, Popasuda has gained a loyal following across a varied Shanghai demographic. For the start of the 7th year, DJ and promoter of Popasuda, Sal…
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Interview with Shanghai-based rapper JayEsGee
Recently Chengdu rap group The Higher Brothers have put Chinese hip-hop in the spotlight. Their brand of music draws on their cultural heritage as well as using Chengdu dialect. And even if you can’t understand Chinese their songs, such as Made in China; 7/11; and WeChat, all draw on ideas about things relevant in China…
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Who Runs the World? Shanghai Women of Music
According to The Godfather of Soul James Brown, we live in a man’s world. But as he makes clear, it would be nothing without a woman or a girl. Well, it seems the times are a changin’ and in fact women are starting to lead the direction of how music is progressing in Shanghai. I…
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Making It in Shanghai: Interview with DJ B.O
“Making It in Shanghai” focuses on people who have found success and made a significant cultural impact in Shanghai. “I like to introduce music to people” – DJ B.O It’s Thursday afternoon and I’m scheduled to meet Brian Offenther (a.k.a. DJ B.O) at 2pm at The Apartment on Yongfu Lu. I’m to spend a day…
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Mongolian Post-Punk Band Mohanik
Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia, not to be confused with Inner Mongolia, which is of course part of China. It is the home country of Mohanik, a “Nomad Rock” band formed in 2004 who will be taking to the stage at Inferno on Saturday June 10th, their first time in Shanghai since touring in…
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5 of the Best Local Shanghai Bands You Must See Live
If you want to get to know what’s happening in the live music scene in Shanghai then you need to get to know the local bands. Being an international city, Shanghai often has big acts passing through, but to get to the pulse of the underground scene you must get out to see the local…
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Making It in Shanghai: Interview with Redic
“Making It in Shanghai” focuses on people who have found success and made a significant cultural impact in Shanghai. “Steps of courage lead to places of confidence.” – Redic When people talk of “making it” they are usually referring to becoming successful in their chosen discipline. In the world of music and performing success can…
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Post-Punk Artists Old Aunties
Once in a while, you’re in a club waiting to see a band play when you’re blown away by the support act. Then you hear the band you came to see originally and it feels like a letdown. This is how I was introduced to Lao Ayi (老阿姨), or Old Aunties to use their English…
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Pyroglyphix Remedy Tour 2015
Pyroglyphix are a rock rap band whose music combines elements of electronic and hip hop. In March 2014 the band were named ‘Suzhou’s Best Band’ at the City Weekend Suzhou Reader’s Choice Awards. The band released its first EP, Remedy, last year. This spring has seen them take in a number of dates around eastern…