We are beginning to tire of starting off posts with what seems to be an ongoing Chinese soap opera (sans “Da Shan” scandal) with Tanghui -- but it seems to be something every weekend. Just in case you left before the end of the Second Hand Rose show, word on the streets says you missed "the man” coming in and taking away the drum set (or part of it, at least) from the controversial rockers (yes, the cops came in and took the band's drums ... or at least that is what we have heard ... from reliable-although-likely-slightly-intoxicated sources). Always impressive when any band draws more heat than Top Floor Circus (Saturday’s opening band known for showing their, erm, openings). more ›

GigShanghai: Hawaiian death metal, cAntipop and Black heads back more ›

On the other end of the social/location/ticket-price spectrum, Cold Fairyland continued to remind us why they’re still one of the top shows to catch in town. Playing in a stifling AC-less YuYinTang for the better part of 2 hours, this Eastern-classic-meets-Western-rock cluster kicked off the first (and, erm, only, as far as we know) show of their Magic Blue Tour. more ›

GigShanghai: Northern grunge, Tanghui strikes back and Akufen more ›

GigShanghai: West Virginia house, German metal and ass beer more ›

Born in Venezuala, raised in Chile, based in Berlin and now appearing in Shanghai -- that is the acclaimed pop/rock producer turned DJ, Argenis Brito. more ›