That's Shanghai takes a look at this weekend's best parties:
May 12: Bryan Kasenic
Bryan Kasenic is the founder of The Bunker New York, a renowned traveling techno party with a 13-year run. Currently based in Brooklyn, it's hosted over 600 artists dealing in experimental techno. Kasenic has performed at major clubs all over the world, like Berghain and Output.
May 11, 10pm, RMB50-160. Elevator, see event listing.
May 12: Gregor Salto
A
regular performer at clubs throughout Ibiza and a collaborator with
Pitbull, Gregor Salto takes his house music “with a tropical twist” to
Shanghai for a set at Unico. Expect a dance-floor-friendly mix of Latin
house, soul and African beats.
May 12, 10pm-late, no cover for women, RMB100 for men. Unico Shanghai, see event listing.
May 12: DJ Marky
Party
promoters Antidote and Wonky Kong team up to bring over DJ Marky, a DJ
and producer from Brazil who’s considered one of the world’s best
purveyors of drum & bass. Catch him igniting the dance floor at
Dada.
May 12, 10pm-late. Dada, see event listing.
May 12: Inga Mauer
Longstanding
local techno promoters Asian Vibes invite Russian DJ and producer Inga
Mauer to Shanghai for a set at Elevator. She spans industrial techno,
EBM, new wave and disco in her dark and atmospheric sets.
May 12, 10pm-late, RMB80. Elevator, see event listing.
May 12: Cozy Boys (Arkham Reopening)
For their first official party after relocating to Found 158, Arkham hosts Cozy Boys, the rap duo made up of A$AP J Scott and A$AP Lou. Local DJs Wordy and AD08 perform in support. Expect a huge, turnt turnout. More info on Arkham's re-opening here.
May 12, 10pm, RMB150. Arkham, see event listing.
May 12: Kittens
SHFT brings LA trap queen Kittens to Shanghai for a free (!) show at ASL. Signed to A-Trak's label Fool's Gold, she was mentored by Usher, has collaborated with Kid Cudi and deals in "low grinding electronic beats, heavy rap, and future beat music."
May 12, 10pm, no cover. ASL, see event listing.
May 12: Zeds Dead
MYST hosts Canadian duo Zeds Dead, who deal in deep house, trap and dubstep. They released they debut full-length, Northern Lights, last year and they are not to be confused with popular EDM artist Zedd, though they often are.
May 12, 10pm, RMB180. MYST, see event listing.
May 13: Acid Arab
French
production duo Acid Arab have made a name for themselves by
incorporating elements of Middle Eastern and North African music into
their house and techno. They regularly collaborate with artists from the
region like Algerian singer-producer Sofiane Saidi, and released their
debut LP Musique De France last year.
May 13, 10pm-late. Bar Rouge, see event listing.
May 13: No Games Round 2
Black China Music holds the second installment of No Games at On Stage. Head there for a celebration of reggae, dancehall and hip-hop culture, plus live dance performances, a live band and an authentic Jamaican jerk chicken meal on offer.
May 13, 10pm, RMB60. On Stage, see event listing.
May 13: Excision
For Arkham's second night back in action, SHFT hosts Canadian dubstep producer Excision, who's been producing bangers since 2004 and is the founder of Rottun Recordings. This show will be his debut performance in China.
May 13, 10pm, RMB260 presale, RMB300 door. Arkham, see event listing.
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