Lots happening in the local scene again this week! We love it! Boys Climbing Ropes play twice, Acid Ponies have a birthday, and we wish farewell to our favorite all-girl joke rockers The Dudettes! Read on for details, or check out our calendar for more! more ›

Thanks to Smart Shanghai for the tip, we just heard the new LOgO is closed this week and wont open up again until Friday. So if you were itching to go drink beers outside of it check it out after all the wicked pics from last Saturday's bloody concert, be sure you hold off until then. more ›

Let’s be honest, the music scene in Shanghai is weak. The endless parade of has been 60’s bands going through the motions, and the infinite supply of “world class” djs who in all truthfulness could just be pressing play on their iPods, gets pretty old, pretty fast. So it was a nice change of pace to drop by LOgO’s new venue and enjoy an old fashioned do it yourself rock show complete with sweat, blood, and alcohol. more ›

Holy crap this week is busy busy busy! Lots of weekday concerts, including Scandanavian punk and Japanese-German electro, and then this weekend the new LoGo opens and Fete de la Musique hosts concerts all over the city for free! Read on, or check out our calendar for more! more ›

Well color me surprised: LOgO has found itself a new spot at 107 Sinan Lu near Taikang Lu, just a block away from the sprawling cafe-dom of Tianzifang. According to the guys at Lune, they'll be taking over the old Sound Blue space and turning it into the divey joint we all knew and loved. Still - we're hesitant to get too attached: Luwan district is not exactly known for its love of loud noises and big crowds in the middle of the night. more ›

It's looking pretty bleak for the local music scene this winter. Yuyintang has announced plans to undergo renovations, closing in January and reopening as late as March. I'm thinking they could do without the backwards sloping floor (somehow tiny Asian girls always get stuck back there) and those elevated tables in the back. Who sits there anyway? more ›

We arrived at 696 Weihai Lu, Building 11, Room #409, not too sure what to expect. We had heard some rumblings about a Chinese medicine cabinet and a collection of “ordinary things.” What we discovered was a marvelous packrat’s paradise. All sorts of knickknacks and obscure treasures were strewn around the workspace. Off to the side stood the magnificent Cabinet of Curiosities, beckoning one to open its secretive drawers. more ›

All the things you'd want to do this Monday through Thursday. On the schedule this week: LoGo's last week, a few scary movies, and Shanghai PRIDE gives it up for the ladies. Read on (or check out our calendar) for more! more ›

Every Friday, we bring you our very own round up of all of the un-missable events taking place in Shanghai this upcoming weekend in our Weekendist feature. Accompanying our Midweek Music Preview and our very own calendar, our Weekendist feature can help you plan the perfect weekend in Shanghai. So, what are you waiting for? Get clicking, planning and preparing and make sure you enjoy the weekend! more ›

We thought that with the end of Expo coming, things would get easier for bars around the city. Not so it seems! Not only is Shanghai Studio having troubles staying open - apparently LOgO is too. SmartShanghai reports that the bar has been given an ultimatum to close down in ten days. Says the owner: "Too many complaints = Can't get the bar license. Sad." Indeed. It was one of my favorite late night venues - playing fooseball at four in the morning anywhere else just won't feel the same. more ›

For those of you who wanted to check Boys Noize on Friday, isn't it crazy how quick the pre-sale sold out? Our good friends at S.T.D. wanted us to tell you: they've made more! A limited amount of tickets are available tonight at LOgO (13 Xingfu Lu, near Fahuazhen Lu) from 9pm. Please look for the Boys Noize sign when you enter...this will be the last chance to purchase Boys Noize tickets before the show. Boys Noize performs at 10pm at Mao Livehouse (570 Huaihai Lu Near Hong Qiao Lu) on Friday. more ›

Every week we highlight great events happening in Shanghai. This week: business talks, new hip hop nights, sexy lady djs and a Madonna party, amongst other offerings! more ›

This week, get acquainted with one of Asia's biggest pop stars, or with local musicians making a name for themselves on the Shanghai scene. There's a little something for everyone with dubstep blended house music, a reggae-jazz fusion, East Coast hip hop and 3D-assisted electro. more ›

Yep, our worst fears have come true. Shanghai's nightlife is looking set to suck during the Expo period as officials get strict on clubs and bars across the city. more ›

As you may have heard, the gig at LOgO last weekend was shut down, and this weekend, the police are continuing to make their presence felt ahead of the Shanghai Expo. Jake Newby writes:

Last night at around half past nine, police showed up at Yuyintang and told them the planned gig for that night (local folk artist Wu Ji) would not be going ahead. No real reason was given, they simply asked to speak to the manager and asked to see the venue's licenses. Audience members (there were around 20-30 people there at the time, not a huge crowd) were told that the gig was cancelled and that they needed to leave the venue. The authorities then confiscated equipment from Yuyintang - the cash tills and everything from the sound desk, including the computer. Tonight's Pinkberry EP release has been "postponed" according to a notice from the band, though they will still be at the venue at 9pm tonight to give out postcards and to meet any disappointed fans who show up expecting a gig. more ›

Every Friday, Weekendist brings you our picks of the best of what's coming in the next three days. more ›

Electrolist, by Shanghai Ultra of the VOID crew, gives the lowdown on the Shanghai electronic music scene each week, with picks, tips, news, and other rumors. more ›

Looks like this is the weekend to crack out your boogie shoes and hit the dance floor. There's only three weeks left of 2009 and it's never too early to start celebrating. So, beat the winter doldrums, grab yourself a hot chocolate, and check out what Shanghai is cooking up this wintry weekend. more ›

A new Changning district bar will be rounding out a trifecta of cool places to go on Xinfu lu (the other two being, of course, established indie outposts LOgO and Anar): it's called DADA and it's the pet project of Antidote dude Michael Ohlsson. more ›

This weekend is all about hero worship. Miserable Faith are the kind of metal band that causes diehard fans to get their name and logo tatooed across their bodies; Joyside's Bian Yuan sexy swagger is enough to make you weak at the knees; while Shanghai's own folk heroes Dan Shapiro of The Rogue Transmission and Pu Pu of The Mushrooms will also be in action building their own cult followings. Last weekend may have been a quiet one, but the next few days are anything but. more ›

Decide for yourself when they play their first show in Shanghai at LOgO this Friday. As an added bonus to our Shanghaiist readers, we're giving away four of their CDs - just send an email to contest.giveaway (at) shanghaiist (dot) com with the words "Shanghaiist Random K(e) CD Giveaway" in the subject line and your name in the body. The first four to send an email to us with that info will get a CD. more ›

Ever heard of Ghost rock? We hadn't either until Berlin-based outfit Mio Myo stepped into town. The four person group, consisting of Uwe Eger, Thomas Authenried, Benni Pollach, and Michael Angerer, first formed in mid-2005, and have been making their mix of electro, guitar-based indie and pop sounds ever since. more ›

The last few weeks have seen a steady stream of great gigs on the Shanghai live scene, something that is set to continue this weekend. Does this mean that the city needs more gig venues? We're not so sure, but there are a few signs of some more live options coming our way. First, a certain underground rehearsal studio has started putting on the occasional show and will host Torturing Nurse's 5 year anniversary in a few weeks. Second, Soma - the people behind the Indie Top label, which hosts bands such as Momo and The Mushrooms - are reported to be looking at opening a live venue as well. Of course, this is a sign of the increase in recent months in the number of talented local bands capable of putting on a great live show, but we'll wait to see whether such expansion is sustainable. more ›

Bam! Bam! Bam! Nope, that's not the sound of Midi hopes being quashed, it's the sound of three straight weekends of great gigs coming your way. Forget all that tiresome festival nonsense and look forward to Battles this weekend, the brilliant Hard Queen next Saturday and then Hedgehog promoting their new album the weekend after. more ›

It was only a matter of time. Yes, the traditional Midi Shanghai is on, off, on again, moved, all nonsense, season has started in earnest. Not only that, but it seems to be enjoying something of a vintage year. If all the claims and counter-claims are getting on your nerves, then we suggest you hit some of these shows this weekend and get Fucked Up*. We promise these shows aren't rumours. Honest. more ›

This week's big music story in Shanghai has clearly been the Oasis debacle (even if some people insist on misreporting it). Local music hacks have really gone to town on the British theme, cracking out puns like they were auditioning for a job with The Sun and even indulging in some classic tabloid-style "exclusive" wars and bitchiness. more ›

697 Yongjia Lu, near near Hengshan Lu 永嘉路697号, 近衡山路 more ›

2008 Anno Domini / Year of the Rat will be remembered as a difficult one for China in general. Its effects were felt by all, including those involved in Shanghai's numerous musical scenes. It was a year in which artists, promoters and fans had to deal with even more obstacles and barriers than usual in their quest to generate culture and make the whole metropolis live up to its reputation as one of Asia's most dynamic and happening cities. more ›

After Windows Underground, we wanted to check out Anar but were turned away at the door because we weren't exclusive enough. Good for us, we walked down the street to LOgO and caught Beijing dance rock band, TooKoo in the heat of action. They sang entirely in English and gave an excellent show that got the crowd all riled up and hysterical. more ›

Are you starved for techno? Real, honest-to-gosh techno? Well, Shanghai's Void crew has you covered. Several times a month they fill up LOgO and The Shelter to bring you the foot-tappinest, head-noddinest, neck-snappinest techno you ever could lay ears on. They've showcased both DJ Nomadico and Jason Hodges in Shanghai, and this Saturday March 1st they bring a little bit of Detroit and Berlin to The Shelter. more ›