That's Shanghai takes a look at this week's best concerts:
Sep 20: Philco Fiction
Norwegian pop-duo Philco Fiction bring their eclectic brand of melodic pop to the Middle Kingdom this Wednesday. Combining the piano ballad sound of Prince, Motown-esque string arrangements, with an added air reminiscent of Bjork, the duo promise delicately crafted pop songs that keep you on your toes.
Sep 20, 9pm, RMB50 presale, RMB70 door. Yuyintang, see event listing.
Sep 23: Hanna Turi
Swedish singer-songwriter Hanna Turi, who deals in lovely and delicate piano songs about love and loss, comes to Shanghai for a show at Bandai Namco’s Future house. The show is part of an expansive China tour throughout the month of September.
Sep 23, 8pm, RMB180 presale, RMB280 door. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing.
Sep 24: Battle Beast
Finnish heavy metal/power metal band, Battle Beast embark on a short two-date visit of China before an extensive tour of Scandinavia later this month. Touring in support of their fifth album – which reached number one in the Finnish charts – expect riffs galore. What better way to spend a Sunday?
Sep 24, 8pm, RMB100 presale, RMB150 door. Yuyintang, see event listing.
Sep 24: Against the Current
American pop-rock band Against the Current return to Shanghai for a show at Bandai Namco’s Dream Hall. The Poughkeepsie-based trio found fame originally by posting their videos on YouTube, and then went on to release several hit pop songs. This tour is promote their debut full-length album, In Our Bones.
Sep 24, 8pm, RMB280. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing.
Sep 27: One Republic
Major American pop-rock band One Republic comes to Shanghai for an arena show at Mercedes-Benz Arena. They first formed back in 1996 when their two core members met in high school in Colorado and are now known for catchy hits like "Counting Stars” and for mixing genres from folk and rock to synth pop and disco.
Sep 27, 8pm, RMB380-1,280. Mercedes-Benz Arena, see event listing.
For more gigs, check out our Nightlife listings.
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