Beijing Beats: Shinedoe, Alison Wonderland, Moscoman, and More
This week, hit the rewind button for a throwback party at Dada celebrating cutting-edge music released on VHS, or look ahead with burgeoning up-and-comers like Alison Wonderland and Moscoman. It's an eclectic mix and when added to the smattering of Christmas Eve parties, will make for a festive weekend all-around.
Thursday, Dec 21
Nasty Wizard VHS Compilation Release
Nasty Wizard continues its winning streak of nightlife dark magic with a pan-Asian compilation of music and visuals released on VHS, just the kind of offbeat project we've come to expect from the playful crew. Music by bands as varied as GOOOOOSE, Last Boss, Noise Arcade, Loads Nothing, Fløøød, GUIGUISUISUI, TENGGER, and Yamagata Tweakster will all be featured in a screening of the VHS compilation, followed by live sets from Wavwave, Huang Jin, Noise Arcade, Fløøød, DJ GUIGZ, and Fancy Hobo. Free entry (tapes cost RMB 50). 9pm. Dada
Friday, Dec 22
Alison Wonderland (pictured above)
This Sydney, Australia-hailing DJ is adept at cranking out EDM rhythms that'll keep you moving to the wee hours. Her debut album, Run, came out in 2015 and features a collaboration with Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips fame. RMB 180. 9pm. One Third
DJ Nasty Ray and Friends
A favorite for the Migas crowd thanks to his previous white-hot sets at the Nali Patio club, Nasty Ray returns for what the promoters promise will be a night of "old-school jams from the '90s, classic funk, soul, R&B, and reggae jams to ease your body and mind." Tickets TBD. 10pm. The Bar at Migas
Saturday, Dec 23
Euphoria for Christmas with Moscoman
This DJ and producer has been gaining serious buzz for his unique use of Middle Eastern music in his tracks. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). 9pm. Lantern
Sunday, Dec 24
Lantern Christmas Eve
Get ready to jingle all the way with Lantern's crew of DJs Eva Xu, Hamoudeh, Huang Weiwei, Weng Weng, and Jackson Lee this Christmas Eve. It'll be a fun night of electronica and techno and it's bound to get more lit than a Christmas tree. RMB 50. 9pm. Lantern
Tuesday, Dec 26
Shinedoe
Cure your Boxing Day hangover with this set by highly touted DJ Shinedoe. Based in Amsterdam but boasting Nigerian roots, Shinedoe has been acclaimed, according to the sets promoters, for her "relentless passion for the finer elements of electronic dance music has seen her win over hearts and minds in every aspect she has turned her attention to – from her transformative DJ performances, authoritative productions and exquisitely curated label - Intacto. Like only a handful others in the scene, her name signifies a strength of purpose and commitment to quality that is rare in the world of dance music." Tickets TBD. 10pm. Dada
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