That's Shanghai takes a look at the best concerts of the week:
Apr 28: Excuse Me
This Mando-pop and alternative rock duo is gaining traction thanks to their well-received first album back in 2015. The band has explained that despite their leather-and-tattoos alternative aesthetic, they named themselves Excuse Me to illustrate that they are more upbeat and friendly than mainstream rock bands.
Apr 28, 7.30pm, RMB200. Modern Sky Lab, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 29- May 1: Taihu Midi Festival
One of China's longest running and most OG festivals returns to its home at Taihu Midi Park on the outskirts of Suzhou. The line-up this year includes a strong selection of homegrown rock talent, from Chinese rock pioneer Cui Jian to Carsick Cars, Birdstriking (pictured) and Hedgehog. Rounding out the line-up are rock and metal bands like US's Death Angel, Sweden's At the Gate and more.
Apr 29- May 1, 12pm, RMB220-660. Taihu Midi Park, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 29- May 1: Strawberry Festival
The longstanding Modern Sky-run festival returns this May holiday with a line-up populated by Chinese indie rock highlights, plus a few international acts. Faye Wong’s daughter, indie pop act Leah Dou (pictured; she's playing May 1), is joined by Modern Sky-signed bands New Pants and Re-TROS, plus American art punk trio Liars, British rockers Alt-J and Japanese pop band the fin. The venue has also changed this year from Expo Garden Park to Shanghai Rugby Football Club.
Apr 29-May 1, 12pm-late, RMB350 per day presale. Shanghai Rugby Football Club, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 30: Chad Valley
Split Works brings back solo electropop artist Chad Valley, who deals in warm and dreamy electronic music uplifted by his vocals. Valley has a new album upcoming in May, and will likely play some of his new music at the show.
Apr 30, 9pm. Yuyintang, see event listing.
May 2: Fall Out Boy
Chicago's leading men of pop punk and masters of the excessively wordy song title, Fall Out Boy, are heading to Shanghai as part of their latest world tour in promotion of their new album, Mania. FOB's breakout 2005 album From Under the Cork Tree was massively popular upon its debut, especially their hit single 'Sugar, We're Goin Down.'
May 2, 8pm, RMBRMB380-1,280. Mercedes-Benz Arena, see event listing, buy tickets.
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