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Let’s face it Shanghai, this Friday it’s all fucking over. As the Mayans say, it’s time to dance with the devil in the pale moon light. How’s it going to end? I’m thinking probably something along the lines of a Homeland episode involving Iran, stolen nuclear codes and Claire Danes. But that’s just me. Nuclear genocide is not everyone’s bag, so take your pick of crashing asteroids, earthquakes or solar-flares from the Sun, it’s all good.
So, you’re in Shanghai, it’s the last week of the human race on planet Earth, so let’s get a little playlist going to play us out. We’re going to start with a little punk / metal, then ease into a little melancholy rock.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to exit this world the same way you came into it, listening to Pitbull & P.Diddy. Well, that’s just what M1NT is promising and more at their end of the world party this Thursday. I don’t know this DJ Felli Fel character, but I’m thinking there is a slight chance he will play my favorite song ever: Britney Spears’ Till the World Ends so I’m going for sure.
Or how about spending your last night on Earth with a little rock’n’roll in the form of Beijing-based band Alpine Decline. The girl/boy rock team having been steaming up Beijing stages for the past couple years and their show on Friday is an album release for their new 12” vinyl pressing, Night of the Long Knives. Check out a couple of their tracks and I’m sure you’ll be thinking of Armageddon in no time.
For a full list of end-of-the-world parties (there are many) go here.
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