Matthew Levinson

The VIP Room filled up quickly Thursday night as several hundred locals and a healthy smattering of Scandinavian expats gathered for an all too rare night of Finnish electro. It was clear no one knew quite what to expect. Obviously Absolut Vodka’s local marketing manager -- the event’s sponsor... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Spin-doctors claim that four Finnish groups touring China will perform for a “potential audience in each city from 4 to 17 million.” It may seem a little ambitious to expect the entire population of each city to turn out for the wacky electro performers, but despite the hype it’s worth... continue reading on Shanghaiist

Hello Shanghai! Big hair Japanese rockers L'Arc-en-Ciel hit Shanghai Saturday night and word is that tickets are selling well in both the high and low price ranges. The four-piece, known to fans as Laruku or L’Arc, are huge in Japan with stacks of number one singles and over 20 million... continue reading on Shanghaiist