Nov 24: Jimmy Edgar + Sun Glitters
For their first anniversary party, Say Yes is pairing the LA-based techno wizard Jimmy Edgar with a live performance from chill wave pioneer Sun Glitters. Edgar famously signed to the iconic Warp Records as an 18 year old where he developed a diverse style that veered from glitchy underground hip hop to his “signature glossy, erotically charged robot funk.” Support from Faded Ghost, Tutu and Misloop.
Nov 24, 9pm, RMBTBA. The Shelter, see event listing.
Nov 25: Giegling Showcase with DJ Dustin and Ateq
Beijing techno promoters Shadowplay have organized this showcase spotlighting one of the mostpopular electronic labels today. What started as four parties at a small student club has evolved into a forward-thinking label that was chosen by Residential Advisor as their Best Label of 2014. Two of their key artists, DJ Dustin and Ateq, will rock Elevator with their groove-heavy house and techno sets.
Nov 25, 8pm, RMB80. Elevator, see event listing.
Nov 25: Bollywood Party
Bar Rouge welcomes back DJ Sulaiman for this recurring Indian party that mixes Bollywood hits with exotic rhythms and beats. Dress code: sari, chaniya choli, salwar or kurta.
Nov 25, 9pm, RMB150. Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Nov 25: The Picard Brothers
Le Baron welcomes the Parisian duo who has produced tracks for Jessie J, Craig David and Chris Brown. Their electro style sound has found a fan in Diplo and they produced Major Lazer’s single, ‘Powerful,’ which has racked over 70 million views on YouTube.
Nov 25, 9pm, free entry with RSVP. Le Baron, see event listing.
Nov 25: Elijah & Skilliam
The
grime masterminds held a weekly residency at London’s pioneering radion
station Rinse FM for six years and founded the always hip Butterz label
that has produced Royal-T and Flava D. They’re back to rock Shanghai
with support from Cavia, Esa, Jay K and MC Jado. For more, check out our interview with Elijah & Skilliam.
Nov 25, 10pm-late, RMB70-100. Reel to Reel.
Nov 25 -26: Sub-culture Shanghai 9-Year Anniversary
While we’re still reeling from the news that The Shelter will close after New Year’s Eve,
the show must go on. Formed the same month that the club opened,
Sub-Culture celebrates its anniversary with two nights of parties. On
Friday, the Rick Owens approved producer Jlin shows off her bold new
sound captured on her acclaimed 2015 debut album, Dark Energy.
Choreographer and performance artist Avril Ungar, who founded
Bangalore’s The Storm Factory, will perform live during Jlin’s set. On
Saturday, it’s Hyperdub’s Ikonika (pictured) returning to unleash her
melodic twisted take on UK underground dance music. Rising Beijing
producer Shackup supports.
Nov 25-26, 10pm-late, RMB80 (per show). The Shelter.
Nov 25-27: That's Shanghai Christmas Shindig
Christmas
is coming and That’s Shanghai is taking over Found 158 to toast the
‘new Yongkang Lu.’ JZ Club is supplying live music, neighborhood vendors
like El Santo, Zapfler, Xixi Bistro and Boteca will be serving up grub,
and there are barrels (and barrels and barrels) of beer courtesy of
Goose Island, Leffe and Blue Point. Other performers include the awesome
illusionist Anson Chen who will be opening the Blackstone Magic Bar in
the area too. For more, check out our interview with Anson Chen.
Nov 25-27, 6-10.30pm (Fri) noon-10.30pm (Sat) noon-10.30pm (Sun), RMB50-80 (RMB100 for three day pass) with one beer. Found 158 (Datong Mill), see event listing.
Nov 26: Mr Bubble's Foam Party
Dogtown
is collaborating with Asahi, Jameson, Vans, Dope Shifu, Sherpas and
Boom Boom Bagels for a foam party at E-U Club. The party starts at noon
at Dogtown before a party bus arrives at 9pm to whisk guests for a night
of dancing. Zikawei, Heatwolves, Tommy Hendriks and Laobang spin.
Nov 26, 9pm, RMB100-150. E-Universe, see event listing.
Nov 26: J.Rocc
Le
Baron welcomes the turntablism original who co-founded the seminal Beat
Junkies crew. Despite his legend status, J.Rocc remains a vital force
in instrumental hip-hop, thanks to his production work for Stones Throw,
his DJ work for Mos Def and Talib Kweli’s duo Black Star and his role
on Dr. Dre’s Beats 1 radio show, The Pharmacy.
Nov 26, 9pm-late, RMBTBA. Le Baron.
For more parties, check out our Nightlife listings.
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