It's a weird one this Qingmingjie weekend, with Saturday an official work day in return for having Monday and Tuesday holiday. But don't let little old work put you off venturing out on Friday night, as there's a big show from Wonky Kong at DADA as well as another Berghain resident brought over by Say Yes at Elevator. For those wanting to make the most of Sunday not being a school night, Wooozy bring in a delectable duo of young producers at DADA.
THURSDAY
YETI presents Moleskin
London native and Goon Club Allstars bossman Moleskin is a producer with many palettes; UK elements of grime and funky to his recent explorations with South African genre Gqom. His DJ sets deconstruct genres while exposing hard to find corners of the internet. Moleskin's sound is a seamless genre hybrid and he's at Le BAron after playing Yeti Out's Art BAsel after parties in Hong Kong.
Le Baron 20 Donghu Lu. 10pm. Free.
FRIDAY
Addison Groove
Formerly a dubstep mainstay as Headhunter, Addison Groove has been pushing the boundaries of dance music for over a decade, combining flavours of jungle, footwork, 808s and bass. Support from Kilo V, Siesta and more.
DADA 115 Xingfu Lu. 10pm. 60RMB; 40RMB (before midnight).
Say Yes x Room 303 present Etapp Kyle
Say Yes bring another Berghain resident, young Ukrainian Berlin-based artist Etapp Kyle. He is releasing music on Ben Klock's Klockworks label and playing quite often with Ben for Klockworks showcase, touring across the world. He holds a residency at Berghain and has released on the club’s in-house label Unterton as well as contributing to Ostgut Ton’s ten-year anniversary compilation. For his show at Elevator he's joined by Room 303 lady boss MIIIA, and two more Chinese talents Misloop and Deep 19.
Elevator 218 Xinle Lu. 10pm. 100RMB; 70RMB (presale).
China Social Club
China Social Club takes full control of music duties this Friday night at their new home, Smash. Frau and PCJ will be preparing the confetti and streamers and playing music across the spectrum of disco, new wave, afro, house and left field.
Smash 685 Dingxi Lu. 9pm. Free.
SATURDAY
starRO
Grammy-nominated LA-based producer starRo brings his RnB-infused electronic beats to Shanghai just in time for the Qingming holiday.
M64 141 South Shaanxi Rd. 9pm. 120RMB; 100RMB (presale).
SUNDAY
Wooozy Offline x Genome: Why Be + Rui Ho
Wooozy Offline and Genome present Why Be and Rui Ho, two young producers that craft emotive club music. Think skittering percussion, unexpected breaks and visceral textures from industrial crunch to laid-back haze. It’s over the Qingming break, so you've probably got the Monday off to recover. Support from Hyph11e, Kilo Vee, 16666 and Scintii.
DADA 115 Xingfu Lu. 10pm. 80RMB.
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