That's Shanghai takes a look at this week's best concerts:
May 18: LMT Connection
American-Canadian
funk and soul trio LMT Connection blend R&B, funk and jazz for a
sound they describe as “universal soul.” The group comprises lead
vocalist and guitarist Leroy Emmanuel, “Hard Hittin’” Mark Rogers and
bass player “Big Bad” John Irvine, who has recorded with Deadmau5.
Catch them at JZ Club.
May 18, 9.30pm-late, RMB100. JZ Club, see event listing.
May 18: Megaherz
Active
since 1995, German industrial metal band Megaherz is known for their
dark aesthetic and creepy, black-and-white clown makeup. They released
their latest album, Querschnitt, last year. Check them out at Mao Livehouse.
May 18, 8.30pm, RMB280-600. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
May 19: Years & Years
Fresh-faced
electropop trio Years & Years have shot to superstardom in a very
short time. Their single “King” reached the top of the UK Singles Chart
and their debut album, Communion, was the fastest-selling record of
2015. Experience the band behind the hype as they make their China
debut at Bandai Namco.
May 19, 9pm, RMB320 presale, RMB400 door. Bandai Namco Shangahai Base, see event listing.
May 19: Shanghai Restoration Project + Zhang Le
The
same night that Years & Years plays the main stage, Bandai Namco's
Future House (the smaller room formerly called Q House) hosts Shanghai
Restoration Project, a New York-based electronic music group founded by
musician Dave Liang. For this tour in promotion of his new album, Life Elsewhere, he'll perform with jazz vocalist Zhang Le.
May 19, 8.30pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Future House at Bandai Namco Shanghai Base.
May 19: Cold Cave
Since
he’ll already be in China thanks to a slot in Beijing’ much anticipated
Douban Wetware Music Festival, Cold Cave will bring his dark, angsty
synthpop to Shanghai. The moniker of LA singer and musician Wesley
Eisold, Cold Cave is known for sounding like a modern version of
celebrated ‘80s synthpop acts like Joy Division.
May 19, 8.30pm, MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
May 20: Low
Split
Works brings Minnesota-based band Low to Shanghai for a night of
“subterranean pop with a spectral spark.” Active since 1993, they’ve
released 12 albums and are known for their minimalist arrangements,
dreamy aesthetic and the haunting vocal harmonies of founding members
Parker and Sparhawk.
May 20, 8.30pm, RMB180 presale, RMB220 door. Future House at Bandai Namco Shangahai Base, see event listing.
May 21: High Tone
One
of France’s leading dub bands since their formation in 1997, High Tone
is known for performing live onstage with instruments rather than with
electronic equipment. They’re touring China as part of an artist
residency in Chengdu, where they’ll collaborate with Chinese musicians
for their next album. Check out our Q&A with High Tone here.
May 21, 8.30pm, RMB100 presale, RMB120 door. MAO Livehouse, see event listing.
May 21: Clean Bandit
British
band Clean Bandit first found fame in 2014 for their massive hit
“Rather Be” with Jess Glynne, which won a Grammy Award for Best Dance
Recording. They’ve released several hit singles since, and are
currently working on a second album of their unique
classical-electronica hybrid sound.
May 21, 9pm-late, RMB280 presale, RMB360 door. Bandai Namco Shangahai Base, see event listing.
For more gigs, check out our Nightlife listings.
Get Shanghai event guides sent directly to your phone (along with restaurant reviews, giveaways and other goodies) by adding Thats_Shanghai on WeChat, liking us on Facebook or subscribing to our weekly newsletter.
If you have an event, upload it to our site through our User Center. It's free, it's easy and it's the best way to get into one of our Event Guides.
0 User Comments