Wednesday, Mar 29: Cosmic Child
Singapore’s
indie scene is booming and these shoegaze stalwarts are bringing their
nostalgic, dreamy music to On Stage as part of their first China tour to
support their debut disc, Untitled.
Mar 29, 8.30pm, RMB50. On Stage, see event listing.
Saturday, Apr 1: Harper and Midwest Kind
The
award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Peter D. Harper has won wide
acclaim for his distinct take on roots, which he dubs ‘world blues.’ A
masterful harmonicist, guitarist and didgeridoo player, Harper’s 2016
disc Show Your Love topped the charts across Europe and spent six months in the Top 10 of the Billboard Blues Chart.
Apr 1, 9pm, RMB100-120. The Pearl, see event listing.
Saturday, Apr 1: XiaoXiao 1,000,000 Years Old Birthday Party
XiaoXiao, a local music fixture up in Beijing, celebrates her "millionth birthday" in style with a line-up of punk and hardcore bands at Harley's Bar. Shanghai bands Dirty Fingers (pictured), Ugly Girls, and Spill Your Guts join up with Hangzhou's The Pillow Man for a night of punk-rock raunchiness. No cover.
Apr 1, 9pm-late, free. Harley's Underground, see event listing.
Saturday, Apr 1: April Fun Metal and Metalcore
This local night showcases the best of Shanghai's metal bands, from veteran headbangers Chaos Mind to Must Be Red (pictured), The Machinery of Other Skeletons and Solidal. Head there on All Fool's Day for a night of Satan-approved performances.
Apr 1, 8:30pm-late, RMB50-100. Mao Livehouse, see event listing.
Monday, Apr. 3: Wutiaoren
Guangdong-based folk foursome Wutiaoren comes to Shanghai for a show at Yuyintang to promote their new album, Dreamy Lisa Salon. Their popular strain of folk music blends elements of blues and surf rock and makes prominent use of an accordion.
Apr 3, 9pm-late, RMB80-100. Yuyintang, see event listing.
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