This will be a rollicking weekend, though sadly I will be rollicking on another continent. Classic invader countries/people Finland and Mongolia send dudes, as do the 20th century experts who brought us a newer, subtler, but unmistakably invasive kind of invasion: the USA and USSR. Man the barricades!
Boys Climbing Ropes is an emblematic Shanghai band. They are a representative sample of the local bestiary, as is their sound. The characters behind the band have continued to grow in the wilderness of Shanghai’s indie music scene. You should not overlook this as a minor detail. It’s a great asset for these punk beasts.
“Music is a form whose meaning depends upon its violation.” Scientists say music must be surprising to be liked by your brain. In that case, you’ve come to the right place.
I might need these Editor’s Picks more than you do. I’m glad to be back and ready to make a splash. Let’s get on with the (reality) show.
The Grand Opening of Mao Livehouse (FREE), the last Free the Wax Show for now, and more…
A packed packed PACKED weekend, especially Friday. Get busy and get to these shows!
Mache waxes poetic on the eventful past couple of weeks in the Shanghai music scene.
Babyface, OUR SHOW, Yu Guo, Starch, OUR SHOW, Adoquin, a Piano Competition, a tribute to Richard Rogers, and OUR SHOW. Also, you can WIN TICKETS TO OUR SHOW!!! That’s right, the conflict-of-interest pick is back and better than ever.