(Wan Xiao Li at the Beer & Rock Festival)
Wan Xiao Li, Boys Climbing Ropes marathon and Jennifer Gentle
No Name, Hedgehog and a very cool Cold Fairyland
Oh, the fun of Friday nights. After putting back a few drinks at the Shanghaiist party or SCAA charity dinner, a night of great music (Beijing bands) lies ahead.
Queen Sea Big Shark, Mishkin and other interesting band names
For any of you who have never heard Queen Sea Big Shark (pictured), shame on you. One of the hottest bands on the Beijing circuit they played the main stage at Midi this year (not a great performance, they are much better in small venues) and are set to release their debut album on Modern Sky in June. Billed as a "dance rock" band, they are definitely more rock and less dance. Check them out at 4Live tonight.
GigShanghai: Swedes, condoms and the Ministry of Culture
GigShanghai: Swedes, condoms and the Ministry of Culture
Notes from the (unlicensed) Underground
…and of course, what post is complete without (more) shameless self-promotion?
GigShanghai: Falling over, GigLive and noodles
GigShanghai: Falling over, GigLive and noodles
GigShanghai: A blues messianic, Recycled music, nose fetishes
GigShanghai: A blues messianic, Recycled music, nose fetishes
Notes from the underground: This week in music
Friday: The Honeys, one of Shanghai’s most experienced rock bands, take a break from recording their new album to team up with Ark regulars Blue Garden for a show at Shuffle Bar. They describe themselves as "aesthetic but accessible," or as a friend of Shanghaiist put it, "indie-rock for normal people." Opening the show is Flying Fruit (羽果), a Jiangxi band who recently relocated to Shanghai and are already garnering praise for their interesting darkwave/shoegazer sound and energetic stage show.

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