Shanghai News – Shanghai – That’s Shanghai

StarRo on Bringing the Heat with the Beat

Electronic music producer StarRo links up with the Yeti crew for a party at Arkham. We chat Soulection, Tokyo and his hottest show.

by Celina Huynh, 10 December 2015

Mr. Hayes on Prince and Bringing the Funk to Glam

Glam welcomes the long-time keyboardist for Prince's legendary NPG band. We chat with Mr Hayes about the Purple One and bringing the funk to the Bund.

by Andrew Chin, 09 December 2015

Julia Holter on Critical Acclaim and her China Tour

The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is a critics’ darling thanks to an enchanting sound that blurs the boundaries between indie music, modern composition and electronica.

by Andrew Chin, 27 November 2015

Kid Koala on Bjork, Babies and the Blues

We chat with the world-renowned scratch DJ about being a teen prodigy, graphic novels and his hip hop inspired blues album.

by Andrew Chin, 23 November 2015

Win! Paul Zenon on Shakespeare and Street Magic

Punchline Comedy returns with a triple-bill headlined by UK street magic icon Paul Zenon. We chat about his style and his first Shakespearian role.

by Andrew Chin, 18 November 2015

Lit Fest: Leta Hong Fincher on Women's Rights in China

Leta Hong Fincher chats about sheng nu, the inequality of property ownership laws and China's Feminist Five.

by Andrew Chin, 06 November 2015

Win! Neon Indian on Cruises, Chillwave and China

Ahead of gigs in Shanghai and Beijing, we spoke to the synth wizard about his acclaimed new album VEGA Intl. Night School.

by Andrew Chin, 05 November 2015

Lit Fest: Andrew Field on Shanghai nightlife

While Lev Grossman may have pulled out, the Shanghai International Literary Festival have rebounded by booking the expert in Shanghai's nightlife, Andrew Field.

by Andrew Chin, 05 November 2015