5 Best Live Music Shows in Shanghai This Week

By Erica Martin, December 13, 2017

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That's Shanghai takes a look at this week's best live music:


Dec 14: Xiao He

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Charismatic folk singer Xiao He brings his unique sound to Shanghai. Originally from Hebei, Xiao He is known for his dynamic, unpredictable performances. Former Top Floor Circus frontman Lu Chen will be performing in support. (Photo by Yang Hong Xun.)
Dec 14, 8pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Mao Livehouse, see event listing.


Dec 15: A Place to Bury Strangers

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Renowned NYC noise rockers A Place to Bury Strangers come to Shanghai as part of New Noise’s latest tour. Known for extremely intense live shows, their songs are harsh, noisy and psychedelic while still remaining catchy and emotionally driven. Catch their Shanghai debut at Yuyintang.
Dec 15, 9pm, RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Yuyintang, see event listing.


Dec 15: [.que] + Tatsuki Hamasaki of Miaou

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Head to Bandai Namco for an eclectic night of Japanese electronic music and post-rock. Folktronica artist [.que] performs his electro-acoustic act alongside the drummer from the band December. Tatsuki Hamasaki of prominent Japanese post-rock band Miaou serves as opener.
Dec 15, 8.30pm, RMB150. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base, see event listing.


Dec 16: Re-TROS


After dropping their first album in eight years, a bold, experimental hybrid of techno and krautrock called Before the Applause, Re-TROS (or Rebuilding the Rights of Statues) pass through Shanghai as part of their album release tour. They’ve also just returned from touring abroad with UK 80s new wave legends Depeche Mode. Highly recommended.
Dec 16, 8.30pm, RMB180presale, RMB240 door. Modern Sky Lab, see event listing


Dec 17: Desiigner

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Brooklyn-born  rapper Desiigner rose to prominence last year when his single “Panda” reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. Known for his take on southern-style hip-hop and trap, he’s currently at work on a debut studio album and has collaborated with Kanye West and Gucci Mane. Catch his Sunday night performance at Arkham from STD.
Dec 17, 9pm, RMB320 presale, RMB380 door. Arkham, see event listing.


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