Oct 9: Ryan Hemsworth
S.T.D. presents the rising Canadian producer, who is still basking in the acclaim of last year’s Alone for the First Time. Grimes, Frank Ocean and Cat Power are among the stalwart artists that have recruited Hemsworth for remix work.
// Oct 9, 10.30pm-late, RMB60-100. Arkham, see event listing.
Oct 9: Sulumi
For years a force in Beijing’s electronic underground through his Shanshui label, the now-Tokyo-based producer returns to the motherland with a new album. With assistance from Vice, Sulumi presents Unconsciousness. MHP, DJ Doggy and Jackie support.
// Oct 9, 10.30pm-late, RMB60. The Shelter.
Oct 10: DJ Hell
The German house and techno veteran is known for bringing back the 80s and inspiring the electroclash sound.
// Oct 10, 10pm-late, RMB150 (free entry for guys before 1am and for girls before 2am). Lola.
Oct 10: French Fries
The young Parisian bass ambassador has been busy rocking parties from Argentina to Africa. He’s back in Shanghai to take over Arkham with support from Max Shen, Yeti B and Allan Marshall.
// Oct 10, 10pm-late, RMB80. Arkham.
Oct 10: VOID | Papers
Dark techno mainstays VOID presents the mysterious duo that are among the emerging young producers from the London scene “mixing post rave, industrial and broken beats into straight 4/4 assaults.” They’ll be supported by Sh_Ultra, Ginzburg and Nmlss.
// Oct 10, 10.30pm-late, RMB60. The Shelter.
Best of the Rest
Ben Huang and Another Pawn
The latest edition of Intransik Beats Entertainment’s Bassment night features Mainland electronic OG Ben Huang and Another Pawn. Expect raw techno with support from Misloop, Donn and James Lealand.
// Oct 8, 10pm-late, RMB20. The Shelter.
Girls Night Out
Bar Rouge and MVP Shanghai team up for this weekly ladies night that offers girls free cocktails and manicures from 9-11.30pm. DJ B-Kut spins, while male shirtless dancers and waiters entertain. Dress code: high heels for girls, gentle manners for boys.
// Oct 8, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before 12.30am with password ‘MVP’). Bar Rouge.
JUNK
This new house and techno dance music weekly features a rotating cast of some of the city’s top underground DJs.
// Oct 8, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA.
Studio 24
Every Thursday, M1NT pays tribute to the heady days of disco.
// Oct 8, 9pm-late, free entry. M1NT.
Black Eyeliner
Soundspade and friends take over DADA with dark wave and other glitchy goodness.
// Oct 9, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA.
Misloop, Ivan Barbero & Alecs Marta
Lola kicked off its month long fifth anniversary celebration last weekend with a wild John Acquiviva party. The good times roll on with local heroes Misloop, Ivan Barbero and Alces Marta rocking the crowd.
// Oct 9, 10pm-late, RMB100 (free for girls all night and for guys before 1am). Lola.
Bar Rouge L’Original
The Bund favorite takes it back to their classic days with their red night party. Expect plenty of extravagance and champagne. Dress code: glamorous with a touch of red.
// Oct 10-11, 9pm-late, RMB100 (free entry before midnight with password ‘Miss Rouge’). Bar Rouge.
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