Nanjing rockers Re-TROS (Rebuilding the Rights of Statues) played the penultimate date of their recent tour to promote their new album, Watch Out! Climate has Changed, Fat Mum Rises, at Yu Yin Tang on Saturday. Known for their energetic live performances, the trio did not disappoint. more ›

Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy a slowly growing and community-built live music scene, something comes out of nowhere to shake things up again. YYT will no doubt be packed for Re-TROS this weekend. Does that mean Shanghai needs a mid-sized venue? Probably yes. Does that mean it's sustainable to run gigs in a mid-sized venue 4-5 nights a week? Probably not (though we wish it did). Does it mean that venues can afford to start making ridiculous demands of promoters? Definitely not. more ›

With the Oasis cancellation and rumors swirling around that 0093 - the underground practice space for most of Shanghai's bands - could possibly be closed down for the Expo, local music fans were in need of some good news. more ›