By Andrew Chin
Nov 17: Jarreau Vandal
The Amsterdam based producer is part of the Soulection label finetuning a groovy sound that has led to remixes of Drake and FK Twigs. He returns to Shanghai thanks to Yeti.
Nov 17, 9pm-late, free entry with RSVP. Le Baron, 7/F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Lu
Nov 18: Armin van Burren
Voted as the world’s best DJ for a record-setting five times straight by DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJ list, the Grammy-nominated Dutch DJ and producer is a trance legend. Revered for his euphoric DJ sets, van Buuren indulges his artistic side by bringing his Armin Only Embrace tour, which focuses on his last studio album, the genre smashing Embrace.
Nov 18, 8pm, RMB280-680. Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, 701 Yaoti Lu
Nov 18: Binh
Footprints welcomes the Berlin based DJ and producer as the special guest in their latest Last Supper party. Known for his hard-to-define long vinyl sets, Binh has scored residencies at top clubs like Club der Visonare. MIIIA and Hu Yang support.
Nov 18, 10pm-late, RMB50-80. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu
Nov 18: Jillionaire
A member of Major Lazer with Diplo and Walshy Fire, Jillionaire brings his soca and dancehall rhythms to M2 for a solo show.
Nov 18, 10pm-late, RMB120. M2, 4/F, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu
Nov 18: Solomun
The Hamburg-raised DJ is a three-time DJ Awards winner for Best Producer and Best Deep House DJ. His remix of Noir & Hayze’s ‘Around’ was dubbed remix of the year by Resident Advisor and he held down two Ibiza residencies this summer thanks to a sound that’s been described as “house music, but with deep, ultra funky basslines, euphoric melodies and emotionally charged vocals.”
Nov 18, 10.30pm-late, RMB180. Fusion, 5/F, Bldg 6, South Block, 123 Xingye Lu, by Madang Lu
Nov 19: Popazuda Five Year Anniversary
Skinny Brown’s global funk party turns five and the DADA favorite celebrates the milestone with an epic eight-hour set.
Nov 19, 10pm-late, free entry. DADA, 115 Xingfu Lu, by Fahuazhen Lu
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