Or, as you more likely know her, Lin Di - lead singer and pipa player for Cold Fairyland. Tonight marks the release of her ten track solo album, Meet in the Secret Garden. Miyadudu's sound is billed as "warmer" (maybe even a little naughtier) than that of Cold Fairyland. However, we wouldn't expect it to be a million miles away from the traditional Chinese instrument-led folk/rock that Cold Fairyland have made their name playing. You can find out for yourself just how much warmer the style is by heading down to Yuyintang at 9pm. more ›

Maybe Shanghai's local music scene people were all at last Sunday's Oscars and are thus still sleeping off the hangovers, but things are pretty quiet in terms of live music this weekend. Still, thankfully, there is a little something for all you band lovers to attach yourselves to. more ›