The Most Stimulating Parties of the Week!
Join Dong Dong and Dada for a stuffed weekend of live music. Together they will be featuring a slog of DJs and amazing performers from Beijing and greater Asia. Here is a quick rundown of the mayhem going down there over the weekend:
Nov 27: Sun Glitters, White+, Far/∞ – RMB 60
On Thanksgiving, Dong Dong sets things off with the glitched out sounds of Sun Glitters, and the the ecstatically abstract electronics of White+, and finally some pure industrially tinged techno from Far/∞. This night is essential for those of you who don’t shy away from the more obscured forms of modern music.
Nov 28: Fifi Rong, Antipop – RMB 80
This majestically styled trip hop queen, Fifi Rong, will be making her first appearance in the capital. Since making waves on last year’s collaboration with Tricky and her recent solo EP, she is blowing up and has been featured on even more releases with artists like Phaeleh, Pixelord, and Boris Blank (Yello). She is sure to leave you mystified with her chilled out, willowy vocals and unearthly soundscapes. This night will also feature a crazy live AV set by Howie Lee, and finally DJ Antipop from the band Telepopmusik will be dropping by for your listening pleasure.
Nov 29: Soolee, Calip8, Nichifanlemei, and Shackup – RMB 80
Dong Dong pairs up with the party boys of Antidote to bring you an insane selection of electronic music artists. Soolee (Seoul) was an instrumental figure in developing the techno scene in Korea, and has since become one of the country’s leading producers and DJs. Then there will be Calpih8 from Manila, who is an expert at chopping and serving up magnificent audio colleges with his MPC sampler to create a unique musical landscape that traverses genres and ignores all axioms of modern EDM. Finally, the evening will be rounded out by the skills of Chengdu artist Nichifanlemei, who is a founder of the Footprint label and local trap-master DJ Shackup.
Here are some more (non-Dong Dong related) events that are sure to hurt your brain come Sunday:
Nov 29: Bunker Party One Year Anniversary – RMB 100 (advance only)
The peeps and originators of the Beijing bunker party phenomenon are going back to the basics with an end of year blowout at the venue where all that party magic was first initiated. Experience the best of Berlin techno and European rave culture in one of the most unique settings in the city. The organizers promise more sweat, neon, and people looking spooked on the stairs than ever before. As usual, the exact location has not been announced but is printed on your ticket which you must purchase in advance from either Cafe Zarah, Cantina Algave or Heaven. Half/n/Half, Vincent Suede and Mike Hotton will be on the decks.
Nov 29: DJ Compact Dicks & Smokey and the Bandits – Free
DJ Compacts Dicks will be on stage spinning up the hottest vintage rock, soul and metal to tickle that inner redneck. Take in some fun tunes with Smokey and the Bandit playing on the big screen and adding that special country fried ambiance. You can expect plenty of late night barbecue, booze, and epic tunes.
Dec 1: Mai Bar's Three Year Anniversary – Free
Mai Bar is turning three this Monday, promising to be the biggest party to grace this little drinking hole all year! Come celebrate with these marvelous mixologists as they pour up some creative drinks that are sure to make your head spin. There will be a special drink deal, where you can order any three cocktails for only RMB 100. It will be an unforgettable evening filled with lubricated schmoozing of the highest caliber. Make sure to RSVP in advance via 6406 1871 or 188 0106 7105.
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