This May, Shenzhen welcomes back the third annual Tomorrow Festival, an alternative music fest packed with leading international musicians in experimental, rock, avant-garde, free jazz and world.
Commencing on May 11, the five-day event will feature live shows, exclusive lectures and a documentary screening. Feldermelder will kick things off on stage with live psychedelic acts played on a wide range of analog and controlled digital equipment. Later that day, Ovo, an edgy Italian band that is one of the most active in the worldwide noise rock scene, is set to rev things up with rebellious jams and plenty of attitude.
Phew, the former Japanese punk legend, will present her radical voice on May 12, while a host of mainland performers, including Mamer and the band Wood Pushing Melon, will showcase highlights from their latest albums.
A series of lectures will round out the latter half of the festival, with Brian Turner leading a discussion about WFMU radio’s unique independent history, philosophy and freeform (as opposed to genre-specific) programming on May 14.
Those curious about aesthetics or effects pedals should tag along for the second talk, Revolutionary Aesthetics of Effects Pedals — Nothing to Total Sonic Annihilation, which will feature unique insights from Oliver Ackermann, the founder of Death By Audio.
In addition to the live shows and lectures, a rare footage documentary will share the story of Faust, a group at the forefront of a German musical movement characterized by progressive, textured layers of sound fused into live concerts using a manipulation of chainsaws, cement mixers, solder irons and other industrial equipment. On May 14, Faust will make a special appearance on stage to conclude the weeklong festival with a bang (literally).
So grab those Coachella cut-offs and make your way towards tomorrow – it’s going to be five days of pure music mayhem.
Wed-Sun May 11-15, B10 Live.
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