Thursday is the new Friday – or at least it is this weekend, with a ridiculous amount of shows and two stonking ones to choose between tonight: Japanese bass and dubstep pioneer Goth Trad at DADA and red-hot dancehall label Mixpak's Elevator takeover.
THURS 9
Goth Trad
Antidote bring the Japanese dubstep and bass music pioneer to town on the back of his 2016 full-length Psionics. He’s been running Tokyo party Back To Chill (now also a label) for over a decade and has been described as a ‘modern standard-bearer for dubstep’.
DADA 115 Xingfu Lu. 10pm. Free.
Yeti Out x Mixpak label night feat. Jubilee and The Large
MC Jado hosts a night showcasing Mixpak, a label that slides between the worlds of dancehall, hip hop and electronica. Founded in 2009 by Dre Skull, Mixpak has grown as a key connector between New York and the Caribbean, releasing lengthy work from Jamaican heavyweights like Vybz Kartel to Popcaan and the imprint’s own Jubilee and The Large (who will be performing live here). Having recently won the Red Bull Culture Clash 2016 against crews like Wiz Khalifa’s Tayor Gang and Wiley’s Eskimo Dance, Mixpak are on a high. Support from Skinny Brown, Allan Marshall B2B Tom Yeti and ESA.
Elevator 218 Xinle Lu. 10pm. 80RMB; 40RMB (presale).
Brittany Sky
New York-based DJ Brittany Sky is on the rise in her hometown, having provided noteworthy sets and mixes for brands such as BeatsByDre as well as opening for a host of top 40 artists. She was also featured as one of the Leaders of the New Sound during this year's VH1 Hip Hop Honors.
Le Baron 20 Donghu Lu. 9pm. Free.
Stööki Sound
London-based production and DJ unit Stööki Sound, made up of DJ Lukey and Jelacee, are the force behind a hot blend of bass, grime, hip- hop and trap. The duo return to Shanghai courtesy of the SHFT. crew.
M2 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu. 10pm. 100RMB.
FRI 10
Chic'N'Pop: Nickodemus
New York-based DJ/producer Nickodemus made a name for himself as the resident DJ of the long-running Turntables on the Hudson club night with a wide-ranging musical style that incorporates everything from house and Latin to Afro-beat and reggae. Expect deep, introspective, electronic moods to more organic sun-filled percussive sets. Free admission until midnight with the password 'Coco' at the door.
Unico 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. 9.30pm. Free.
Dannic
Dannic, the prodigious DJ and producer, is one of the fiercest acts to emerge from the latest generation of Dutch artists, cementing himself as a go-to name that delivers within the world of big-room, grooving house. Dannic’s long-running stance behind the radio airwaves including his recently-rebranded Fonk Radio venture, also demonstrates a producer that is well and truly tapped into the most vital and important industry trends that appeal to his ever-expanding audience.
Fusion 123 Xingye Lu. March 10. 10.30pm. 150RMB. Long press and extract the QR code above to buy tickets.
SAT 11
Bollywood Holi Festival
Bar Rouge gets in the mood for Holi, the Festival of Colors. Expect the heat of Goa nights, Indian club trax from DJ Sulaiman and plenty of colourful entertainment. Dress code: Saris, Chaniya Choli, Salwar, Kurta... Dhoti?
Bar Rouge 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. 9pm. 150RMB.
Discosmic
Italo, disco, boogie and left-field dance music all night long from the Discosmic crew in the low-key vodka lounge on Donghu Lu. Expect a nice vibe, some dancing and some lounging with strong drinks.
Craft 7 Donghu Lu. 10pm. Free.
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