5 Best Live Music Shows in Shanghai This Week

By Erica Martin

July 12: Radwimps

Japanese alt-rockers Radwimps, who have a massive following in China, come to Shanghai for a show at Mercedes-Benz Arena. The band first formed while its members were in high school, and their biggest hits have been the singles “Order Made” and “Dada."
July 12, 8pm, RMB599-1,299. Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Shibo Da Dao, by Yaohua Lu.

July 13: Liveroom

Liveroom is a private concert series held at a secret location each month. July’s curator is writer, musician and infamous expat Morgan Short, who chose three bands that fit into a theme of “Relationship Electronics.” Expect ambient and experimental bands (who all also happen to be married couples) playing electronic music. Cover price includes a beer or Jameson cocktail.
July 13, 8pm, RMB120. Secret Venue.

July 15: Shake 1 Year Anniversary

Bar, restaurant and live funk music venue Shake turns one year old this month. To celebrate, they’re hosting live performances from five of their most popular singers: Cherry Brown, Denise Minnifield, Redic, Smokey, and Tarra Conner Jones (pictured) in one of her final performances before she moves back to the US.
July 15, 10pm, RMB100. Shake, 3/F, 46 Maoming Nan Lu, by Jinxian Lu.

July 15: Hebe

The hugely popular Taiwanese singer and actress, formerly a member of Mandopop group S.H.E., embarks on a solo tour through China with a stop in Shanghai at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. The pop diva is adored in China and abroad and is currently the Chinese-language female singer with the most views on YouTube.
July 15, 8pm, RMB380-1,280. Mercedes-Benz Arena, 1200 Shibo Da Dao, by Yaohua Lu.

July 15: Shut Up! Twist Again!

Inferno hosts Bordeaux-based punk band Shut Up! Twist Again! Though they’ve only been active for a few years, they’ve performed over 200 times and toured with other major European punk bands. Shanghainese metalcore band Fighting Back will play in support.
July 15, 9pm, RMB60 presale, RMB80 door. Inferno, 658 Dapu Lu, by Longhua Dong Lu.

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