That's Shanghai takes a look at the best live shows on this week:
Jun 6: Iceage
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Awesome menacing punk music here from Danish group Iceage. Having teamed up with Sky Ferreira for a track on their last album, Beyondless, they have certainly ingratiated themselves with the cool kids. It doesn’t hurt that they were signed to Matador Records after just one studio album. Catch vocalist Elias Bender Ronnenfelt do his best Nick Cave impression when they get to Shanghai.
Jun 6, 8.30pm; RMB180-399. Yuyintang Park. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 6: Peace
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Having been compared to the likes of The Macabees and Vampire Weekend (two wildly different bands, if you ask us) Peace have been hot property for the best part of a decade. With recently released album Kindness is the New Rock and Roll (their first studio album on new label Ignition) under their belts, this should be a cracker.
Jun 6, 8.30pm; RMB180 presale, RMB240 door. Modern Sky Lab. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 8: Motorama
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On the back of their 2018 album release, Many Nights, Russian post punks Motorama return to China. Employing empty space and atmospherics, the band are adept at adding layers of depth to similar guitar and drum structures.
Jun 8, 8.30pm; RMB150 presale, RMB180 door. Yuyintang Park. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 8: Kraak & Smaak Live in Shanghai
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Bar Rouge Shanghai is setting the scene to welcome Dutch producers Kraak & Smaak on Saturday, June 8. Expect upbeat renditions of funky, jazz & nu-disco tunes; an ecclectic mix of sharp sounds for a night of vibrant rhythms.The Dutch producer trio consists of Oscar de Jong, Mark Kneppers and Wim Plug and released their first album Boogie Angst all the way back in 2005.
Jun 8, 9pm; RMB100 presale. Bar Rouge. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 8: Flunk
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This synth pop band from Oslo, Norway was formed in the winter of 2000 and 2001 by producer Ulf and guitarist Jo. They have gained huge popularity among Nordic audiences for the quirky, folksy takes on indie classics such as New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’ and Radiohead’s ‘Karma Police.’
Jun 8, 8.30pm; RMB150 presale, RMB180 door. LOFAS. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 8: Thin City
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One of our favorite Shenzhen bands Thin City are heading out on a China tour that will take in Guangzhou, Wuhan, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing. They’ll be playing old songs and new tracks from their latest EP, O不OK. Catch them in Yuyintang this weekend, where they’ll be playing alongside Shanghai band Dahaha.
Jun 8, 8.30pm; RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Yuyintang. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 9: Gemini Never Sleeps
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A gathering of sorts for Gemini’s, this celebration of the Zodiac’s twins sees a foursome of bands from Zhejiang, Shanghai and Jiangsu take to the stage at Mao Livehouse. The venue are putting out a special price (RMB69) for Gemini’s with valid IDs, while holders of the star sign can also pick up a free gift upon arrival.
Jun 9, 8pm; RMB69 for Geminis, RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. Mao Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Jun 9 & 11-16: CATS
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CATS is one of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history. Since its premiere, it has been presented in over 30 countries, translated into 15 languages and seen by over 73 million people worldwide. And in June it's headed right here to Shanghai. The event will take place at Shanghai Culture Square on June 9 and 11-16 (times vary).
June 9 & 13 at 2pm; June 11-15 at 7.30pm; June 15-16 at 2pm. RMB880-1,280. Shanghai Culture Square. See event listing. Purchase tickets here.
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