STD Promotions

UNDERGROUND BABY (BJ) + KING OF RETARDS + CRAZY MUSHROOM + LITTLE NATURE

std@stdpromotions.com — 2008-06-04T00:29:01+10:00

Start Time:	Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 10:00pm
End Time:	Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 4:00am
Location:	Windows Underground
Street:	698 Nanjing Xi Lu
City/Town:	Shanghai, China

Underground Baby is considered one of the first major punk bands to come out of the Chinese music scene. Now after a long hiatus, the much waited reformation of the band has finally taken place and S.T.D. are proud to bring these boys to Shanghai.

Now, you see, the new Underground Baby is a little more than just a massive punk band reformed...well, they have what would be the closest thing to as a "Super-Band" in China. The roll call is something like Sulumi - Guitars, Casino Demon Vocalist - Drummer and Hedgehog Bassplayer. That is some serious talent, and wtf Sulumi on guitars! Well you will just have to come witness it yourself.

Supporting Underground Baby will be two local talents. The first of which is also a newly comprised band of an old band. The old band being Top Floor Circus, who have swapped around a few instruments and people and titled the new band King of Retards. Knowing the old antics of TFC, we're sure to be in for a treat.

The second supporting local band are hot shots Crazy Mushroom. The local kids adore these guys with their ummm New-metalish/Chinese anthems. Be sure to come watch every local person singing along to their songs.

To complete the supporting line-up will be Shanghai pop-punk band Little Nature. + STDJs all night and Windows ye ole cheap drinks.

S.T.D. ANNIVERSARY PART 2 with RE-TROS (BJ) + BANANA MONKEY + R3 + MR TSANG

std@stdpromotions.com — 2008-06-04T00:27:21+10:00

Start Time:	Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 10:00pm
End Time:	Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 6:00am
Location:	2F Building 17 Art Space/Warehouse
Street:	50 Moganshan Lu
City/Town:	Shanghai, China

To dispel any myths that sequels are just not as good as the original...we've invited Re-Tros to Part 2 to kick those myths right where it hurts. A little about Re-Tros...

"Born in the shadow of post-Tiananmen nihilism, the collapse of state run industry and a desert that will someday swallow their city whole, Cut Off!, the first E.P. from pioneering Beijing-based post-punks Rebuilding the Rights of Statues delivers explosive, danceable, unsettling energy that leaves you unsure whether you want to take your clothes off and shake the spiders out, or go look for a rope, a closet and a copy of Iggy Pop's The Idiot.

This is visceral music built from the bones up, think ubermench rather than Frankenstein's monster: beautiful, brilliant and brooding.

Drummer Ma Hui's rhythms still hold the echo of the earthquake that wiped his birth city off the map in 1976, while Liu Min's irresistible bass lines and staccato, strangely sensual yelps make you remember why you first fell in love with Blonde Redhead. Standing over it all, Hua Dong's shattering vocals and addictive open-fisted guitar stitch the flesh to the muscle like some demented monkey king. Even legendary composer/producer Brian Eno was so blown away he stood in on guest keyboards (we couldnt even make this stuff up, seriously). "

A Chinese band with an international sound, a #1 favourite amongst the S.T.D. family, we urge you not to miss this sensational band, Re-Tros.

Supporting Re-Tros will be supported by local sensation Banana Monkey. I don't think I need to introduce these boys but just in case...here's a little trivia anyways....they got voted best local band in Shanghai on Cityweekend, and will be hitting Hong Kong for a few shows and a photoshoot with Vogue. Bitchin'.

Whilst the goose bumps are still standing on your skin, R3 will take over the stage and play an original compositions set which he has been meticulously working away at. Somewhere between Trip Hop and Industrial, R3's original compositions will leave you suspended somewhere on the other side.

THEN it's buses to LOgO for an all night after party with Shanghai fave man behind the decks Mr. Tsang for an assault of bootylicious groovin thrust motion music and antics. Joining Mr Tsang will be STDJs alllll nighttttt long.

Of course drinks at Moganshan will be cheap (with prices t.b.a.) and to support the tragedies in China and Burma, all bar sales will be distributed to the children of Sichuan who have lost parents, door profits will be distributed to aid the needy in Burma. Yes, that's from both shows.

More details on the party will be announced in following weeks....keep your ears and eyes spread eagle.

50rmb entry

2 day passes available for part 1 + part 2 for 80rmb - purchasable from any S.T.D. party or Get in The Van II

http://www.myspace.com/rebuildingtherightsofstatues
http://www.myspace.com/bananamonkeysh
http://www.myspace.com/rthreemusic
http://www.myspace/mrtsang

S.T.D. ANNIVERSARY PART 1 with NEW PANTS (BJ) + COLD FAIRYLAND + R3 (DJ SET)

std@stdpromotions.com — 2008-06-04T00:24:29+10:00

Start Time:	Friday, June 13, 2008 at 10:00am
End Time:	Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 2:00am
Location:	2F Building 17 Art Space/Warehouse
Street:	50 Moganshan
City/Town:	Shanghai, China

S.T.D. goes all out this weekend beginning with China's biggest band since big bands have been around. With recent tours in Australia (with Regurgitator) and Asia, New Pants are no strangers to both the international and local circuits. There is no festival they haven't headlined and there's not one local rock kid that wouldn't know who these guys are.

New Pants ARE the biggest band in China, and they have come to celebrate good times! We snuck these guys into a suprise S.T.D. party in LOgO for our second show, and some will argue it was one of the best shows last year. Shirts off, crazy table top dancing and people just going completely berserk. Well, we hope to see all this again and alot more.

To set the weekend in motion and opening for New Pants will be the amazingly talented Cold Fairyland. Chilling, atmospheric and other worldly all come to mind when describing this beautiful local band. They will be sure to set the ball rolling in what will be the local live music weekend of the year.

R3 will follow up the bands with his cocktail of electro, punk, disco, rock, grimey, nasty, filthy fucking beats. Check out his latest mix to give yourself an idea.

http://www.myspace.com/beijingnewpants

http://www.myspace.com/coldfairyland

r3 - tell me what you want to say on your birthday mix - http://www.zshare.net/audio/124074642b8e2b7b/

Profits from bar and door will go to children who have lost their parents in the earthquake and also to aid the needy in Burma.

50rmb entry

2 day passes are also available at 80rmb. Purchase from any S.T.D. party or Get in the Van II

Happy Birthday to S.T.D.

std@stdpromotions.com — 2008-06-04T00:18:27+10:00

Believe it or not a full S.T.D. cycle has almost come full circle. What was once a little fetus rolling around in amniotic fluid is now...well...something a bit bigger than that. From our first party with free condoms, Muscle Snog and sweaty people until now...we've had the pleasure to work with some of the most innovative, eclectic, rockin, high profile, upcoming musicians and artists in China and around the world.

However, the greatest pleasure since founding S.T.D. is the joy we get in watching people converge during the night to support all styles of music, from the local bands, the touring bands, the DJ's and even cover bands. It's the people that have supported the nights and made it more than just another night in Shanghai and helping us reach our goal of creating an alternative for the alternative.

So in June, S.T.D. have geared up something big to give back to the people of Shanghai, to say...thanks for helping us stick around for a year, paying a cover at LOgO from time to time, putting up with our shit and generally just enjoying yourself at our parties...and also just to throw off a massive fuck off bullshit party...well, cos that's how we roll.

10RMB Pints at S.T.D.

std@stdpromotions.com — 2008-06-04T00:18:02+10:00

Starting from this weekend... All pints of beer for S.T.D. will be 10RMB at LoGo. This is to help people stay inside and cause less ruckus outside. Also to get people more sloshed and enjoy themselves.

This Saturday is the start of S.T.D.'s birthday month... So come down and get a taste of what you're in for.

3 bands and a bunch of DJ's this saturday for 30RMB... Including Beijing dancerockers TooKoo.

10RMB pints only at S.T.D. in LoGo!

Rock it!

- S.T.D.

STD Guaili - This Saturday

std@stdpromotions.com — 2008-05-20T18:35:47+10:00

Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 10:00pm
LOgO
13 Xingfu Lu near Fahuazhen Lu

Guaili define themselves as a Leftpunk band from Beijing. I'm not quite sure what Leftpunk is...but it seemed to catch the eyes and ears of thriving rock label Maybe Mars who signed them up with little hesitation.

Guaili are comprised of members which also play in other popular Rock outfits including AV Kubo and P.K. 14. Their music is taut, catchy and powerful with undercurrents of well written subtleties and breakdowns.

It's no suprise they are becoming hot property in China so come down and take a peep at this fantastic band that is Guaili cos you'll be hearing alot more about them in the months ahead.

+ STDJs

20rmb entry

http://www.youtube.com/guailiband

Shanshui Wrap Up

std@stdpromotions.com — 2008-05-20T18:26:17+10:00

Hungover, tired and sore calves...

Those who came along to STD last Saturday can sure relate to this. We aurally assaulted with some of the most innovative and original electronic production in China. From IDM, Ambient, Breakcore and Chiptune / 8-bit madness, it was a party to remember. Thanks to everyone who came and thrashed their bodies around. Check out the pics and feel free to send in any you have.

- R3

STD Quote of the Moment

std@stdpromotions.com — 2008-05-06T01:02:11+10:00

Luke
10:59
"my cousin announced she's getting married to me today"

Some Upcoming Events

std@stdpromotions.com — 2008-05-05T17:19:54+10:00

Just a quick note about some parties comin' up. Check out the Parties section for more information.

5.17 - Shanshui Records China Tour
@ LOgO - 13 Xingfu Lu near Fahuazhen Lu
30rmb entry
10pm start

ARTISTS

B6 - http://www.myspace.com/b6music

SULUMI - http://www.myspace.com/sulumi

Dead J - http://www.myspace.com/shaoyp

Bokusatsu Shoujo Koubou (JAP) - http://www.myspace.com/bokusatsushoujokoubou

USK (JAP) - http://www.myspace.com/uskkk

ME:MO - http://www.myspace.com/memozhairuixin

iLoop - http://www.myspace.com/iloophao

Maru (JAP) - http://www.myspace.com/maru303

kulyfile - http://www.myspace.com/kulyfile

Nara - http://www.myspace.com/tandawa

Baifan - http://www.myspace.cn/bflonetower

http://www.shanshui-records.com

5.24 - Guaili
@ LOgO - 13 Xingfu Lu near Fahuazhen Lu
20rmb entry

+ STDJs

http://www.youtube.com/guailiband

More details as they become available, check back soon.

The Weekend That Was

std@stdpromotions.com — 2008-04-21T21:33:27+10:00

So it's been a big weekend for S.T.D. with Friday's monster Queen Sea Big Shark show and then the You Say Party! We Say Die! After-party which unfortunately came to an abrupt end with police shutting the party down due to the overwhelming crowd we got... Quite the case of You Say Party! We Say Die! Eh? Pictures will be posted on the site soon. In the meantime, City Weekend filmed snippets of the parties over the weekend including both S.T.D. shows we put on. Check it out below!

- S.T.D.

Welcome

std@stdpromotions.com — 2008-04-21T21:15:24+10:00

Welcome to the new S.T.D. website!

We're still getting the website together so bear with us as we settle into our new home on the web. Click around and please feel free to drop us some feedback, comments, suggestions or death threats. Make sure you check back for very soon for updates on photos, mixes and upcoming parties.

Woah, that's a lot of links to get you started. Enjoy!

- S.T.D.