Here's our guide to the best live music playing in Beijing this week.
Apr 14: Bloodz Boi
Bloodz Boi is taking over at Dada Thursday night, along with 狠毒男孩. The two icons of Chinese internet rap are wrapping up a two-week tour around China. And they will be taking the stage in Beijing together tomorrow night.
Apr 14, 10pm, RMB30. Dada. See event listing for details.
Apr 15: Image Above All
New “electronic-funk” outfit Image Above All launch their new EP at Temple Bar this weekend. Sure there’s a whole bunch of international acts in town this month, but if these guys make it then you can say you were there when it all began. So check them out.
Apr 15, 10pm, free entry. Temple Bar. See event listing for details.
April 16: Destroyer
The Canadian group is responsible for producing critically-acclaimed chamber-pop inspired albums like Poison Season (2015). And they are making their China debut right here in Beijing this Saturday at Yugong Yishan. According to our interview with frontman Dan Bejar you can expect "a stripped down combo of keyboards, bass, trumpet and some programmed drums and synths."
Apr 16, 9pm, RMB120-150. Yugong Yishan. See event listing for details.
Apr 16: The Fuzz
One of China’s most acclaimed indie rock acts, The Fuzz, recently released their latest album The Root of Innocence. And as part of their ambitious 42-city tour, they are stopping off at Modern Skylab in Beijing on Saturday night.
Apr 16, 9.30-11.30pm, RMB60-80. Modern Sky Lab. See event listing for details.
Apr 16: Keep Calm and Fly On
Head to School Live Bar for a night of live music. The lineup includes 挂在盒子上, SNSOS, The Twenties and 对角巷. Not too shabby if you ask us.
Apr 16, 9.30pm, RMB50. School Live Bar. See event listing for details.
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