Feels like Friday, right, Shanghai? Feels like... something. Feels like the weather might be getting nicer?
Remember Darude's "Sandstorm" earlier this week? That was a pretty lame thing that happened.
(I got nothing.)
Okay, so it's a super big deal when a venue re-opens their rooftop. Everyone gets super excited about it, like hoooolllyyyy SHITTTT. There's a few of those parties happening this weekend. Just FYI.
Having a party on my rooftop too this weekend, it's called Hanging Up My Laundry Sessions... Edition... Hanging Up My Laundry Sessions Chill Edition.
There's some other stuff happening too. All of it looks amazing. Totally amazing. Giving our recommendations to all of this. Giving our recommendations away like free kittens.
Scroll on with your bad self.
FRIDAY
Abbey road hosts in DJPJ for a night of 80s synth and disco hits. Cheap night at the bar with a happy hour special on all night -- 35rmb Asahis and house wine. No entry fee. Starts 8:30pm.
Heim welcomes in Lawrence Lee, New York producer, Berlin resident, DJ, and label director, to bring his "tapestry of rave rhythms and explorations to the intimate house party club. Expect classic house, squelchy acid, Detroit-inspired elecro, and whatever else -- hey it's a journey. Local support from Cocoonics, Jais, Tatz, Starts 10pm. 120rmb at the door.
Legacy Beijing indie rawk band -- think The Strokes with Muse tendencies -- return to Shanghai after the Covid stuff put their national tour on the skids. A talented act and well-seasoned after more than a decade and a half in the game, and with TV reality show superstardom at their backs no less. Expect a big crowd of kids out supporting a Beijing success story. Their in town behind their latest album, so you can pick that up at the mercy table. 190rmb entry.Starts 8:30pm.
This Friday intimate basement club Abyss is combining your two favorite things: the darker, macabre aspects of life and trance music. Expect crazy, blood dripping, buzz saw, crazy intense trance music from Ben NRG, DJB, Clair, Ikke, and Prymara. Good party for vampires with moves. 100rmb at the door. Starts 10pm.
"Jack in the one who gives you the power to jack your body!" Classic jacking house music night is back at Shanghai's beloved basement club Elevator. Juicy Tangerine gets this going for J.R.G., Finascia, and Echocatcher. Expect lots of dance floor oriented home in all stripes. Rhythm and soul for house music lovers. 9pm door. 80rmb, includes a shot.
Internationally reviews minimal techno artist SHAO plays a rare show in Shanghai behind his latest EP “Echo”, which sees the producer working in more ambient terrain. He's supported by French techno producer Paul Ritch making his Shanghai debut. One for the deep techno heads in this line-up combo of one of China’s most respected techno artists joining with a fresh talent from Europe. Long running China techno DJ Edison Chen in support. Starts 9:30pm. 150rmb at the door.
Two vintage rock selectors -- NoDJ and Don't Lie -- are holding down the music for a Friday night sock hop at Specters for BIG BAD CADILLAC. Expect classic sounds in the vein of rockabilly, swamp rock, garage and country rock, rhythm and blues, big beat -- the house that Carl Perkins built (maybe). Because rock and roll achieved perfection in 1954. Starts 10pm. No entry fee.
Shandong-based producer LJC makes the special trip down to ALL in Shanghai to release his latest UK bass album "Gene Tower". Supporting is "one of the top producers in the UK wave scene", Pholo. Next level bass stuff at all this Friday night. Stars 10pm.
SATURDAY
Space Panda invites you to an open air dance session with epic views on our beloved Bund at POP Bar - A unique location overlooking Shanghai’s iconic skyline… Space Panda signature house, deep house, and tribal tech vibes on the system with six DJs making your body move, all day and night. Starts 3pm. Early Bird: 118rmb; Pre-sale 128rmb; Door 158rmb (all incl. 1 drink).
Shanghai's freshest outlet for the most cutting edge, full spectrum drum and bass sound. Revel in the booming sound waves as the foremost DJs embark on an odyssey in broken beats and heavy basslines. 60rmb at the door. Start 10pm.;
Providing a stage for local bands, OkOk Club has four on the bill for an eclectic mix of electronica, j-rock, and skate punk. Trash Panda, leaning on Ramones and Screeching Weasel influences, open the show, which also includes X-Japan tribute act, Blue Blood, bedroom electronica act Jungle Butterfly, and new synth pop act Guji. Something to hate for everyone! No entry fee at the door. First band on at 9:30pm.
Experimental sounds and performances in the tranquil garden paradise of Keep It Quiet. Producer and composer Baoerjin, celebrates his latest release — expect astral projection — joined on the outdoor show by Trans MiB, and a slew of experimental and improv electronic and performance artists. The beard scratcher of the weekend. 120rmb at the door. Starts 8pm.
If you've been staving for some classic turntable-ism, ALL has a great line-up for the headz with DJ Daniel Flipside 45 Mixtape Release Party. Supported by both Beijing's fRUITYSHOP and local vinyl merchants The Melting Pot, expect a full line-up of snap, crackle, and pop -- all 45s being played only. Jinsfake, Danzel, Rochaos, B.C.K., Vertigob. Starts 10pm.
Shanghai United celebrates the club's second anniversary in a big way at the new Botteca. Saturday night at 9pm, they're plunging back into the great pop culture of 2000s -- Paris Hilton and Gigi D'Agostino are on the deck, special drink menu, dancing all night long and a birthday cake for the guests at midnight. Free entrance for everybody - just don't forget to dress up in 2000s vibe - the best outfit will be rewarded. Starts 9pm.
It's a nice night; get yourself sorted for E’s and whiz! Specters' monthly Brit Pop night is BACK with all the classic hits from the UK from the 80s, 90s, and beyond. Expect dance floor classics from Stone Roses, Throwing Muses, Primal Scream, James into later period hits from Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Pulp, Elastica, and more. And then the obligatory sythy stuff from Eurythmics and such. So like: anything with a British accent really. Starts 10pm. No cover.
Join ALTER. for an elevated experience under the open skies as they kick off the season of renewal and growth with their Spring Rooftop Opening Party at Foshun Art Foundation -- a hidden gem perched high above the hustle and bustle of Shanghai, with panoramic views of the city skyline. The stage is set for an afternoon and evening of music and magic featuring a stellar lineup of artists who will set the groove with live act LST(Modernsky) flying in from Beijing, local heroes Fianscia and ALTER. Soundsystem. Get ready to celebrate with us on Saturday, April 15, from 2pm to 10pm, as they bask in the warmth of the spring sun, enjoy the cool breeze and dance the day away.
Festival organizers are hosting a day-time into night-time party to get ready for the Avofest music festival in Hangzhou. They're starting the day off at Charlie's on Wuding with food and drinks specials before heading over to C's for the party-slash-afterparty. A full and robust line-up of Shanghai electro / techno DJs keeping your dancing throughout all of it. No cover.
SUNDAY
A big bill of evil fuckin’ heavy metal to round out your weekend down at OG Yuyintang. Tunes about viking stuff, blood, battles, cool swords — all classic metal topics from Holy Arrow, a black metal band from Amoy. They’re joined by Henan speed freaks, Iron Horse. Good one for metal fas looking for that real shit. 120rmb at the door. 8pm.
