5 Best Live Music Shows in Shanghai This Week

By Erica Martin, July 5, 2017

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That's Shanghai takes a look at this week's best concerts:


July 7: Splashh

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Formed in East London in 2012, Splashh deals in indie rock with elements of shoegaze and electropop. They first found fame that year with the catchy single 'All I Wanna Do.' Catch their show at Mao Livehouse as part of the China tour of their new album, Waiting For A Lifetime, which dropped in April.
July 7, 8.30pm. Mao Livehouse, see event listing.


July 7: Cakes Da Killa

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The New Jersey-born rapper visits Shanghai for the first time as part of a tour for his acclaimed debut full-length, Hedonism. Cakes is known for his lightning-fast, ultra-hard style of rapping, his clubby, uptempo beats and the queer narratives that feature prominently in his lyrics. Check out our interview with Cakes Da Killa here.
July 7, 11pm, RMB100. ALL Club, see event listing


July 8: Deer Park + Foster Parents + Peng Zhuang

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Local art and music collective the Hippo Tank organizes the unofficial album release show for New Zealand pop band Deer Park. They deal in dark, paranoia-inducing pop with elements of hip-hop and a horn section. Shanghai musicians Foster Parents and Peng Zhuang support.
July 8, 9pm, no cover. Harley’s Underground, see event listing.


July 8: Higher Brothers

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Chengdu's leading rap foursome comes to Shanghai on the back of the album tour for their acclaimed debut record, Black Cab. Smart and catchy tracks like "WeChat" and "Made in China" have been garnering Higher hi Brothers major acclaim in both China and internationally. See the group behind the hype at Mao Livehouse. Check out our interview with Higher Brothers here.
July 8, 8.30pm, RMB150. Mao Livehouse, see event listing.


July 8: Little Wizard

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Little Wizard, an instrumental rock band from Shaoxing, play Yuyintang as part of the China tour for their second full-length album, II.
July 8, 9pm, RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Yuyintang, see event listing.


For more gigs, check out our Nightlife listings.

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