Beijing Beats: Shanghai's Azoth Crew, Markus Suckut, G2, Vice Anniversary Party, P Money
Beijing Beats brings you the best in Beijing nightlife each weekend so that you can soothe the woes of a long and stressful week with some out-of-body gyrating and some experiences you'd rather forget come Monday. Check the weekend's full list of nightlife events here.
Thursday, Jan 11
Lantern Club Thursday: Modular Synth Live
Synth fans get into Lantern for free this Thursday to listen to a line-up including HWA, Punx, Demone, Alan Ip + Gene (Ambient Intelligence), and Timers. The meet-up is a chance for DJs to learn from each other and improve their skills on the synth. After 9pm, hear improv performances from the artists on the lineup. 3-6pm (demonstrations), 9pm (live show). Free. Lantern
Fa2lo x Cavia "1984" Tour
1984 is the first streetwear collaboration between Fa2lo and Cavia, inspired by George Orwell's classic 1984. The tour has so far traveled throughout China, bringing underground acts to hungry audiences. For the Beijing leg of the tour, Fa2lo and Cavia have invited WhyBeatZ, Anderson K, Super Nico, and Peter Yu to perform. 10pm. Free. Dada
Friday, Jan 12
Azoth feat. Downstate, Damacha, Swimful
Shanghai's Azoth crew travels up north once again bringing their three top-notch China-based producers and DJs Downstate, Damacha, and Swimful. Expect weird sounds, on-point production, and a heavy dose of grime from this trio. 10pm. Price TBA. Dada
Konekt Series 19: Markus Suckut China Tour
Konekt Asia present Markus Suckut as their first heavyweight presentation in 2018, a minimal techno producer and purist. 11pm. RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance). Lantern
Vice China 5th Anniversary Party feat. Low End Theory Resident DJs and Teebs
Vice China celebrates five years of "youth-shaping" content with another of their big-name grabbing year-end parties. This year, they've recruited LA's Low End Theory gang and three of their resident DJs – Daddy Kev, D-Styles, and DJ Nobody – as well as California-based hip-hop producer Teebs. There'll also be cold beers on hand courtesy of Great Leap. 9pm. Free (registration required). M Woods
Saturday, Jan 13
Show Me The Money 5 presents G2
Dallas, Texas' rapper G2 has attracted a lot of attention for his unique flow. Now with two albums under his belt and having honed his skills in some of South Korea’s hottest rap battles, G2 comes to spit it in Mix Club this Saturday. 10pm. RMB 200, RMB 120 (advance). Mix
Silk Two Year Anniversary Party with Special Guest P Money
South London grime MC P Money hits up Dada this weekend for a heavy night of grime and dubstep. Money is best known for his live performances as well as for songs such as "Slang Like This", "Anthemic", and "Round the Clock". 10pm. Price TBA. Dada
Trust 1 Year Anniversary
Trust celebrates their one-year label anniversary at Lantern with a massive lineup of Trust DJs, including Pancake Lee, Mario Yu, and Pumpsu as well as Juliana Lima, Ou Yang, Technorule’s Aida, and Peng’s Tucoco and Sunk. 10.30pm. RMB 50. Lantern
Images: jpopasia.com, courtesy of the venues
