That's Shanghai takes a look at the best live gigs on this week.
Apr 11: Olly Murs
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You may have seen him on The X Factor, and now you can catch him on stage at Modern Sky. The British pop star is touring his most recent album in a danceable gig for the easy listening fans out there.
Apr 11, 8pm, RMB380, RMB580 VIP (includes meet and greet). Modern Sky Lab, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 11: Robedoor
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Two nights! Robedoor are back for another show! They've got different support this time around though, so if you're into heavy drone and what not, this is your beat. Check our interview with them here.
Apr 11, 10pm, RMB60. ALL Club, see event listing.
Apr 12: A$AP Rocky
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The most stylish rapper in the game is performing in Shanghai for what is one of STD’s biggest bookings ever. Known for his swaggering delivery and confident persona, Pretty Flacko is certain to make this night one to remember.
Apr 12, 9pm, RMB599 pre-sale, RMB699 door. Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 12: Thundercat
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The multi-talented songwriter, bassist, vocalist and producer has collaborated with artists from Flying Lotus to Kendrick Lamar, bringing his experimental and soulful sensibilities to albums like To Pimp a Butterfly, for which he won a Grammy. The show at Arkham promises to be both whimsical and somber, funny and sad.
Apr 12, 10pm, RMB280 pre-sale, RMB380 door. Arkham, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 12-13: Heineken F1 Festival
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To celebrate all the fast cars doing the fast things a lot of times, F1 and Heineken have teamed up to bring you two free days of music over in Xintiandi. Martin Garrix is gonna be there, Rap of China's Wilber Pan'll do a set - it's looking pretty promising. Tickets are first come first serve through the Heineken WeChat account, so click on through if you want to snag 'em.
Apr 12-13, various times, no cover. Taipinghu Park, see event listing.
Apr 13: BimBamBoom
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VICE China's bringing through the Japanese female funk band on a five stop China tour. Sax, drums, guitar, keyboard and bass, they're fun and full of energy.
Apr 13, 8pm, RMB120 pre-sale, RMB150 door. Yuyintang Park, see event listing.
Apr 13: Wild Nothing
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Jack Tatum and his indie rock outfit Wild Nothing have opted for a more polished sound on their latest album Indigo, taking the dreamy aesthetic that has always defined the band’s music and rendering it in pristine hi-fi. Expect slow, synth-driven choruses and general chill vibes from this 80s invoking call to yesteryear.
Apr 13, 8.30pm, RMB280 pre-sale, RMB360 door. Modern Sky Lab, see event listing, buy tickets.
Apr 13: Gatti and the Gang
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Looks like a band of certified criminals have posted up in The McKinnon this week. Cristina Gatti (formerly of Postmodern Jukebox - no joke) will be doin' a set with some of the other rascally residents, so be sure to catch her before the po po do.
Apr 13, 10.30pm, RMB280. The McKinnon Hotel, see event listing.
Apr 16: Talos
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One listen to this Irish singer and it’s clear why he’s slated to open for Peter Bjorn & John on their upcoming US tour. Before he plays with the folk pop legends, he’s hitting China for a short stint of soulful ballads. His haunting sound and impressive range is reminiscent of Bon Iver in an eerie and touching arrangement of work that’s sure to move audiences at Yuyintang Park.
Apr 16, 8.30pm, RMB130 pre-sale, RMB160 door. Yuyintang Park, see event listing, buy tickets.
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