Shanghai News – Shanghai – That’s Shanghai

Interview: Producer and King of Downtempo, Jon Kennedy

Before his show at Dada, we chat with the self-assured multi-instrumentalist about being 'good at stuff'

by Oscar Holland, 05 January 2016

Addison Groove on Footcrab, Chicago and His New Afrobeats

Once a bridge between British and American dance music, Addison Groove is moving on. It's out with Chicago and in with Afrobeats.

by Oscar Holland, 28 March 2017

'Street Bass' Pioneer Starkey on Grime, Fresh Prince & Ringo Starr

We caught up with the long-time Philadelphia resident ahead of this weekend's set at Dada.

by Oscar Holland, 19 June 2017

DJ Spinna on Stevie Wonder, Dilla and Hip Hop Heroes

The New York hip hop icon talks Stevie Wonder, Dilla and all the records he will bring to China for his shows.

by Oscar Holland, 09 March 2016

Royal T on Why He's Not Afraid of the Grime Boom

Prior to his China tour, we chat with the Butterz affiliated producer about grime's growing global acceptance and why he's not afraid the genre will go the way of dubstep.

by Oscar Holland, 04 July 2016

WIN! Acclaimed violinst Zhang Zhang chats about her upcoming show with the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra

Chinese violinist Zhang Zhang, travels to Shanghai this month with the prestigious Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra. She gives us the lowdown on the country's classical scene and the...

by Oscar Holland, 12 May 2015