8 Top DJ Gigs This Week
This week gets started on Thursday at Dada with a tribute night for recently deceased DnB producer Marcus Intalex. Local crew Love Bang bring the party to Le Baron on Friday night and local favorite Skinny Brown brings his global sounds to Dope Shifu on Saturday. Fans of techno can see Ron Costa play Arkham on Friday and Eric Cloutier hits Elevator on Saturday night.
THURSDAY
Tapestry: Marcus Intalex Tribute Party
Where: Dada
When: Thursday, June 22, 9pm - late
Price: Free entry
Address: 115 Xingfu Road, near Fahuazhen Road
Due to the recent passing of legendary drum’n’bass producer Marcus Intalex, the Shanghai DnB community has come together to throw a party in his honor and raise some money for his family. Music comes from Arkaik, Siesta, Resinate, Roo, MC Jado and Will A.
FRIDAY
Love Bang Soundsystem
Where: Le Baron
When: Friday, June 24, 10pm - late
Price: Free entry
Address: 7F, 20 Donghu Road
Love Bang return to Le Baron with party vibes from DJ Caution and Heatwolves. Expect brand new jams and well-aged throwbacks all night long, including hip hop, club trax, and R&B.
The Drop Presents: STARKEY
Where: Dada
When: Friday, June 23, 10pm - late
Price: Free entry
Address: 115 Xingfu Road, near Fahuazhen Road
Classically trained producer and musician Starkey was the first US artist to bring Grime to the States. He is the cofounder of influential labels Seclusiasis and Slit Jockey. He is also the originator of ‘Street Bass’.
4X4X4X4 Presents: RON COSTA
Where: Arkham
When: Friday, June 23, 10pm - late
Price: RMB100 (door)
Address: 168 Julu Road
Since 2007 Ron Costa has been running his own successful imprint Potobolo Records, which is the embodiment of his electronic music taste. Growing up in Paris he has developed a sound that is synonymous with French tech house and techno.
SATURDAY
Preme x Awful Records Present: FATHER
Where: Arkham
When: Saturday, June 24, 10pm - late
Price: RMB200 (presale) / RMB250 (door)
Address: 168 Julu Road
The rapper used to be called ‘Father’s Liquor Cabinet’, but shorted his name ‘Father’. Talking about partying, and sex and drugs, his tracks attract you to his distinct style of rap music.
Say Yes Presents: Eric Cloutier China Tour
Where: Elevator
When: Saturday, June 24, 9pm - late
Price: RMB60 (presale) / RMB80 (door)
Address: 4F, 218 Xinle Road, corner of Donghu Road
Berlin based techno favorite Eric Cloutier plays a number of shows across China with his final show of the tour at Elevator this Saturday. His rise has been a slow burner having established himself as an influential underground figure with his pulsating DJ sets.
Dope Sessions with Popasuda
Where: Dope Shifu
When: Saturday, June 24, 9pm - late
Price: Free entry
Address: 317 Changping Road, near Shanxi Road
DJ Skinny Brown plays the sh*t he likes, ranging from Global Music to reggae through dancehall.
Chino Amobi / Joey LaBejia / X/O
Where: ALL
When: Saturday, June 24, 10pm - late
Price: RMB100 (door)
Address: 2F, 17 North Xiangyang Road, near Changle Road
Virgina based producer Chino Amobi, Bronx born DJ Joey La Bejia and audiovisual artist X/O hit ALL this Saturday night.
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