That's Shanghai takes a look at the best live shows on this week:
Sep 6: The Japanese House
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Combining a variety of different influences, Amber Bain, aka The Japanese House, creates a sound that is at once dreamy and fluid. Bain’s work investigates the ideas of gender and gender neutrality and aims to present a safe space for androgynous music.
Sep 6, 8.30pm; RMB140 presale, RMB180 door. VasLive. See event listing. Tickets.
Sep 6: Lebanon Hanover
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Deliciously icy cold wave vibes from Berlin-based duo Lebanon Hanover should be among your top picks for music shows heading into the month ahead. The pair are influenced by everything from William Wordsworth to the vibrant Berlin underground music scene, ensuring a very unique sound.
Sep 6, 10pm; RMB150 presale, RMB180 door. Mao Livehouse. See event listing. Tickets.
Sep 6: MadeInTYO
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Atlanta rapper MadeInTYO has teamed up with the likes of Big Sean, Travis Scott, Blood Orange and A$AP Ferg (who will also be hitting Arkham at the end of the this month), garnering praise and fans a-plenty along the way. His debut album Sincerely, Tokyo exhibits a fascination with Asian culture, while his track ‘Ned Flanders’ makes use of strings reminscent of the sounds you might hear in the East.
Sep 6, 10pm; RMB180 presale. Arkham. See event listing. Tickets.
Sep 7: Inferno's 6th Air Guitar Championship
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You might not have the natural ability or dedication to become a guitar god, but if you love rock 'n' roll and lack shame in equally amounts, well boy, we’ve got the night for you: Inferno's Annual Air Guitar Championship! Combining ridiculous costumes, hyperbolic stage antics, haphazard judging and booze-fueled madness, this has the makings of an amazing evening.
Sep 7, 9pm; no cover. Inferno. See event listing.
Sep 7: Eating Music × Yeti Out Present DJ Soulscape Live in Shanghai
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Frequent collaborator with J-Fever, and all around fantastic producer Soulscape returns to Shanghai this weekend, as he joins in on the Eating Music Camp as a mentor. Other guests on the evening will include DJ Gunknown from theBoringRoom in Xi’an, rapper NENGNEN from Hangzhou, Toxic XIMI from Xishuangbanna and organizers Tom Yeti and ollo-MAM will show up in the night for good vibes and great music.
Sep 7, 9pm; RMB130 presale, RMB160 at the door. Arkham. See event listing. Tickets.
Sep 8: Shii
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On the back of the release of her awesome debut solo album, Floating Signifiers, Shii finally arrives in Shanghai. Having seen videos of her performances in Guangzhou and Beijing in the lead-up to this Yuyintang gig, we can only say that spectators are in for a treat. Catch the Merrie Records-affiliated singer and producer as she takes to the stage this weekend.
Sep 8, 9pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. Yuyintang. See event listing. Tickets.
Sep 8: Resonance
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Three of our favorite locals indie bands combine this weekend. 21 Grams, Schoolgirl Byebye and Nerve Passenger will hit the stage at Yuyintang Park to bring you some of the best of East China indie. Whether you’re catching these bands for the 20th time or looking for your new favorite act, this is a fantastic way to cap off the weekend.
Sep 8, 8.30pm; RMB80 presale, RMB100 door. Yuyintang Park. See event listing. Tickets.
Sep 8: Kashiwa Daisuke
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No Wikipedia page, no problem. Stella Promotions are bringing Japanese composer Kashiwa Daisuke to China this month, shedding light on the internet-famous musician, whose work has gone under-appreciated for the past 15 years. Since beginning in the music game in 2004, Daisuke’s albums have gained a reputation for pushing the envelope. He combines elements of his post rock beginnings with neo classical music, electronic genres like glitch and IDM, gaining comparisons to Sigur Ros and Godspeed You! Black Emperor for his grand compositions.
Sep 8, 8pm; RMB120 presale, RMB150 door. Bandai Namco Shanghai Base. See event listing. Tickets.
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