Posts Tagged ‘Canada’

Peaches’ “I Feel Cream”

April 20th, 2010 by

When being outrageous is a rule, there’s a thin, blurry line between style and the outright lack of it. Where Peaches stands may be just a matter of perspective, but with her last album, I Feel Cream, she manages to prove that a makeover is possible, that trash can be dismantled to show its charming heart.

Immaculate Machine: Pure Pop Pleasure

December 15th, 2009 by

Be still, my beating indie fangirl heart. I managed to find the time, in between decoding the latest Decemberist folk-rock opera and collaging my bedroom wall with pics of The New Pornographers, to make it to Canadian folk-rockers Immaculate Machine’s show this Saturday night at Yuyintang.

Nosaj Thing, Beatmaker and Sound Designer

June 17th, 2009 by

He says his influences go from old classic such as Chopin, to new classics like Boards of Canada, and his sounds have been compared with those of Flying Lotus, Burial, Battles, and Ratatat. Jason Chung, aka Nosaj Thing is emerging from darkness, straight into the spotlights with laptops, beating gadgets, and good vibes to forge [...]

May Holidays Were No Holiday for Music

May 6th, 2009 by

Some of my friends are sad that last weekend is over already and some others are happy it is finally over. Last weekend China was invaded by music, it’s been a non-stop music trip since Layabozi began its operations, and the ride is getting more intense every time. One would imagine after a year of this we would already be used to these “rush-hour” weeks of music, but still sometimes it’s overwhelming.

Editor’s Picks April 30-May 5

April 30th, 2009 by

If you’re here this weekend, read this and you will know what it means to be fested.

Shanghai World Music Fest Lineup

April 29th, 2009 by

This May holiday will be packed with events, the Midi Festival in Zhenjiang, Straight Oota Canada here in Shanghai, and also here in Shanghai is the World Music Festival, which is apparently some kind of proto-Expo thing. Here’s the line-up:

Midi Music Festival 2009 Zhejiang

April 25th, 2009 by

The Midi Music Festival, the biggest rock show in China, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and this year takes place in Zhejiang. The line up has recently been revealed and we have it here for you. We’ve got links to the bands you don’t know and want to know, and info on how to get yourself to Zhejiang. Also, if you are going on a road trip let us know!

Fucked Up Punks Coming to Shanghai with S.T.D.

March 18th, 2009 by

WARNING!: Canadian hardcore punk band Fucked Up is touring China with S.T.D. Get ready, use protection, do not trust these strangers, and think twice before getting too close to these dudes. This is an infectious mix of musical fluids that could definitely harm you for life. And they are on the way to Shanghai. Be worried. For more information and recommendations on how to handle them continue reading.