Just received received word from the people at Yugong Yishan that Pet Conspiracy's March 26 show at the venue has been canceled. At present, the YGYS gig was the band's only confirmed date this month, so it looks like fans may have to wait until April for their next chance to see Helen Feng and her gang in action.

We've been suspicious since somebody told us The Killers are coming. After all previous "unforeseen circumstances" and "commercial reasons", it seems the most reasonable reaction is getting ready for the disappointment. But this time it seems for sure - both Universal Music Group and Gehua Live Nation have confirmed that The Killers' concert at Workers' Gymnasium on Jan 26 has been approved by authorities. The show is also listed on The Killers' official website.

A few new openings and updates ...

White Rabbit will complete its eagerly anticipated move to Tongli Studio in the next few days. It's officially open for business again as of Friday. Rabbit regulars like co-owner Yang Bing and Donald Summer will play along with Jiong Jiong on Friday; Ben Huang and Mickey Zhang will play on Saturday. Free entry both nights, and - perhaps most difficult for most former White Rabbit regulars to get used to - doors open at 9pm.  Look out for our full interview on the new club with White Rabbit co-owner Thomas Gaestadius on the blog on Thursday.

This month’s Beijinger Happy Hour is this Friday (October 30) at Yishu 8. It's the perfect chance to grab the November issue hot off the press and cut loose from the working week with drink specials.

The lack of DJs at Modern Sky Music Festival may have been disappointing to some, but fear not, the label has got even bigger plans - The ZOO Electronic Music Festival will be held on Oct 16 and Oct 17 at Haidian Exhibition Hall (inside Haidian Park), featuring DJ Spook, Pet Conspiracy, The Death Set, Classixx, Patrick Yu, LIman and many many more DJs and electronic bands. The party start at 8pm and last until midnight.