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Japan's embracement of reggae and dancehall has always been one of those things we've found delightfully peculiar. Luckily, their love for the island sound has actually produced quite a few listenable acts - one of which will be coming to the Shelter tonight.
Presented by Uprooted Sunshine and T&T, Cojie of the "world-renowned" Mighty Crown will be sound clashing the decks at the Shelter. Founded in 1991, Mighty Crown rose to fame after winning first place at Irish & Chin's World Clash New York in 1999, beating out many heavy (and Jamaican) contenders.
Tonight, Cojie'll get support from the Uprooted Sunshine and T&T crew. Also, if you get their early, Uprooted Sunshine's got two great mix CDs to give away to Shanghaiist readers. Just come up to the dj booth and shout "SHANGHAIIST" and the first two people to do it can have them. Get there early!
¥50, 9PM, The Shelter on 5 Yongfu Lu near Fuxing Xi Lu, 永福路5号
Hit the jump for other choice events for...
FRIDAY
Free the Wax is hosting a Brainfeeder Showcase, which will include "unorthodox" electronic sounds from Samiyam and a live graffiti show from French graffiti artist Ques. If you come before midnight, you'll get a free Vedett beer.
¥50, 9PM,5th Floor of Shanghai Art Museum, 325 Nanjing Xi Lu (near Huangpi Bei Lu)
Dalian-based Wang Wen will be playing at YYT. Influenced by Smashing Pumpkins, Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky (among others), they're considered one of the leading Chinese bands in the fields of post-rock and acid rock. .Shanghai-based Triple Smash will open (Thanks Brad).
¥50, 9pm, 1731 Yan'an Xi Lu (entrance on Kaixuan Lu), 延安西路1731号 (入口在凯旋路)
696 Weihai Lu is having a sweet 0093 Folk night. Strumming their folksie instruments will be Akem, Ghost Doll,Candy, Mzcs, fanqiechaodan, This is Acai, Wang Lele and Yiojia.
¥30, 9PM, 696 LIVE
Ah, another week, another "world famous DJ"! This time Sharam, half of the DJ duo Deep Dish, has returned to Shanghai and will be performing at CD Soho, a venue we actually haven't heard of til now. Huh.
¥120, 10PM, 4 Hengshan Lu near Wulumuqi Nan Lu, 衡山路4号近乌鲁木齐南路
SATURDAY
YYT's promising a Saturday night mosh fest for those that are "so fucking tired of the dull days." On the stage will be Metalcore bands 吵死慢的(Chaos Mind) and 十月摩羯(October Capricorn), Deathcore group 六面兽(Six Shot), and 红色蔓延(From The Red) playing Hardcore.
¥40, 9pm, 1731 Yan'an Xi Lu (entrance on Kaixuan Lu), 延安西路1731号 (入口在凯旋路)
Live Bar is hosting Urban Decay, a Los Angeles band that's known for their old school punk vibe. According to them, they "play a rough, essential, rude heavy metal but always with a focus on melody and immediacy."
¥30, 9:30pm, Live Bar, 721 Kunming Lu, near Tongbei Lu, 昆明路721号近通北路
SUNDAY
Shanghai-based Fusion, a rock band with a brit-pop influence, and the always fun Momo will be performing at Yuyintang.
¥40, 9pm, 1731 Yan'an Xi Lu (entrance on Kaixuan Lu), 延安西路1731号 (入口在凯旋路)
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"Dalian-based Triple Smash will be playing at YYT"
This should be Dalian-based Wang Wen. Shanghai-based Triple Smash are opening.