Noise Pollution: Neuroot, OOC, Suuns, Hedgehog, Azure Ray, Jungle Mico Project, Ari Hoenig Trio

Noise Pollution: Neuroot, OOC, Suuns, Hedgehog, Jungle Mico Project, Ari Hoenig Trio

Will Griffith | Jun 22, 2018 8:30 am | Add a comment | 2138 reads

June continues to strike gold music wise – offering one dizzyingly satisfying gig after another. It’s a buyers market out there – with enough leeway to sneak in three or four shows in one night. So shake it up a bit, explore some new sounds and treat yourself to some summer tunes.

Friday, Jun 22

Neuroot (Netherlands), The Demonstrators, Hang Nail, Strike on the South Wall at School
Founded in the Netherlands during the golden age of hardcore punk in the 1980's, Neuroot has been going strong since 1982. Their brutal dbeat style with distorted bass in conjunction with strong musicianship made the fourpiece standout and jump to the forefront of the genre. Catch them at School Bar alongside street punks The Demonstrators, grunge hard rockers Hang Nail, as well as old-school hardcore ska trio Strike on the South Wall. RMB 80

Steely Heart, Discord, Unregenerate Blood, Never Before at Yue Space
16 years ago, a group of young ruffians met at a punk show in Wudaokou and became Last Chance of Youth. Part of the ‘second wave of punk,’ hear a tribute to them from acts like street punks Discord, hardcore outfit Unregenerate Blood, sludge metal folks Never Before, and smashed electro punks Steely Heart. RBM 100

OOC, Shuang Zi, Swarrm, Li Wen Qi at Mao Livehouse
Hard rock veterans OOC aka Out of Control, led by the charismatic and appropriately old-school vocalist Cheng Chen, has maintained a legion of fans over the years, from Cui Jian to Zhou Ren. They swing through Wukesong as part of their nationwide tour with support from their friends including Beijing rapper Shuangzi, technical metal monsters Swarrm and singer-songwriters Li Wenqi. RMB 100

SHAS, Scream Maker, The Last Resort at Temple
The Beijing Underground Summer Music Days which aims at showing the diversity of music and culture in the Chinese capital continues its residency at Temple Bar with a heavy, noise making evening featuring sludge metal outfit SHAS, Scream Maker from Poland, and hardcore ruffians The Last Resort. FREE

3Mi at Omni Space
Neither folk nor rock nor pop, the singer-songwriter Zhang San Mi, something of an overnight sensation in the folk music scene, presents her dream pop-infused tunes this evening at Omni Space. RMB 100

Zhou Zilong, J Woods, Seventy, L-Force at Hot Cat Club
Head down to Fangjia Hutong for the ‘Support da Kids in West Rap Party’ which where toys, comics, and other collections with be donated in the name of children along with other hip-hop activities. FREE

Eric Allen, Great Buffalo Blues, Joy Stuhr, Echo Flower at Jianghu
Catch an array of expat artists present the sounds and tunes of the heartland of America, from blues singer Eric Allen, three-piece electric blues band Great Buffalo Blues, multi-instrumentalist Joy Stuhr, and psychedelic R&B duo Echo Flower. RMB 60

Monesque and The White Russian, Mr. XX at 69 Café
Monesque and The White Russian are an original indie pop guitar duet made up of a Dutch-Australian and a Russian. Mr. XX is an indie folk duo from Mainland China. Catch them both at Wudaokou tonight. RMB 60

Noise Jelly, Hei Yang, Zhang Ziwei, Yu Zijun at 13 Club
13 Club invites a mix of hard rockers and singer-songwriters to Wudaokou to provide a hearty intimate evening of tunes to students. RMB 80

Templo de Samba at Caravan
Templo de Samba will be on hand to infuse the World Cup Brazil vs. Costa Rica game with the enchanting sounds of a Pagode – Bossanova, samba, and Latin flavors – it's gonna get mighty festive folks. RMB 80

Tavey Lean and The Solid Gold Dream Machine at DDC
Audience favorites, Tavey Lean and The Solid Gold Dream Machine bring their impressive repertoire of classic soul, RnB, three-piece horn section, rock 'n' roll fun to DDC. FREE

TYZ, Jamie, Rudi, Xie Yuchi at Mogu Space
South African singer-songwriter TYZ joins Rudi (of Tydi Knots), Jamie, and Xie Yuchi, a classically-trained guitar player adept at both classical and flamenco styles this evening in Xizhimen. RMB 66

Trio Sol at La Plantation
From Russia with love comes the cello, violin, and piano collaboration between the award-winning Jacob Shaw, Marisol Lee and Young Kwon Choi presenting some high-end Russian chamber music. RMB 200

Monster in a Bottle at Pink Moon
The Changsha folk singer returns to Beijing with his latest album of stripped down punk-tinted folk ballads. RMB 80

The Hunters at Modernista
Beijing’s hottest crowd-pleasing outfit One of Beijing’s best foreign cover bands The Hunters combine old school funk, soul, and rock classics with intoxicating delivery. FREE

Simon Schirru Quartet at The Bricks
Enjoy original Jazz tunes by the Italian guitarist Simone Schirru and his crew which features Nathaniel Gao on sax, Zhang Ke on bass, and Xiao Dou on drums. FREE

Saturday, Jun 23

Suuns (US), Fishdoll at Yue Space
Seamlessly blending the programmed and played – the Canadian quartet Suuns present their brand of dark, melancholy electro-rock that’s bewitching, radiant and eerily beautiful that refuses to be pigeon-holed. Embracing the space and silences alongside the cold sensuality, it’s new wave post-punk as much as it’s organic electronica and psychedelic indie rock. Simply put, it’s its own island. Support from sultry, mischievously bubbly jazz-electronic outfit Fishdoll. RMB 167

Hedgehog, Beng, Silent Speech at Omni Space
Hedgehog, one of China’s most influential indie rock bands, return with their first release in four years, and quite possibly their last. Known for crafting lyrically rich, melody-driven indie rock anthems that speak to an entire generation their latest is the band at peak form dabbling in pop delights to grunge breakouts, enraged social critics, boisterous party animals and for once young adults starting their own families. Did I mentioned – sold out!

Peace and Wave, Ghetto Blaster at School
Five-piece contemporary blues-funk outfit Peace and Wave have been on a slow rise to the top of the underground scene in Shanghai since they formed in 2015. Having opened for the likes of Casino Demon, Chengdu's Mosaic, Click#15, and many other touring bands that trek through Shanghai, word of mouth about this five-piece has spread all across China. They swing through as apart of a special summer showcase with their new EP in tow. RMB 69

Great Buffalo Blues, Sid Silwal, Parakeet, Uncle Hu at Solona
The Fête De La Musique party continues into the weekend with a family-friendly outing at Chaoyangmen’s esteemed Solana digs - with an upbeat afternoon lineup of fun with sets from indie folk rockers Uncle Hu, blues rippers Great Buffalo Blues, singer-songwriter Sid Silwal, and jazz poppers Parakeet. 2pm. FREE

Penicillin, Next Door Band, Poshangcun, Finger Family, Laisee, Panda Eyes at Yugong Yishan
Some heavy hitters this night at Yugong Yishan – not in terms of musical styles, but in terms of mainstream appeal. From the J-pop punk of Finger Family to the easy-going folk-pop charm of Poshangcun, and the Britrock swooning of Penicillin, these are bands that will have audiences in droves going bananas. RMB 160

[CANCELED] ~~Azure Ray (US) at Tango~~
American dream pop duo Azure Ray made up of artists Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink has been combining elements of folk, pop, and light electronica for since 2001, refining their sound more and more with each outing, leaning more in the sleek electronic as of recent. The two will stop by Tango this evening. RMB 480

Jungle Mico Project at DDC
The live drum ’n’ bass band – who always throw a wild 'n’ out show – return this Saturday to DDC – led by the renowned electronic drummer Mico, the ensemble mix elements of dubstep, breakbeats, deep techno, and more all performed live on real instruments in real time’. FREE

Wang Juan, Zhang Qianqian, Shi Xiaofei at BSP Livehouse
Neo-folk legend Wang Juan, one of the folk scene’s most pristine and celebrated singer-songwriters since her emergence onto the scene at the beginning of the century joins fellow long-standing Beijing folk songstress Zhang Qianqian as well as contemporary folk singer-songwriter Shi Xiaofei. Expect a packed house as three of the scene’s most beloved take the stage. RMB 100

Neuroot (Netherlands), Sino Hearts, Oldy Baby at Temple
The Beijing Underground Summer Music Days which aims at showing the diversity of music and culture in the Chinese capital continues its residency at Temple Bar with a punk rock-filled evening of the Dutch punks legends Neuroot get in their licks alongside power pop outfit The Sino Hearts and Oldy Baby. FREE

Zi Huan, Need A Name, Drunkard, Anti-Tune, Hz, Xinling Kongjian at 13 Club
13 Clubs aren’t messing around this evening – with a high-octane rollicking lineup of the scene’s hardest working bands – from grunge stalwarts Drunkard to black metal out Zi Huan as well as up and coming pop rockers Hz and Need A Name – for all your rock and roll needs in Wudaokou look no further. RMB 80

Serrini (HK) at Omni Space
Hong Kong’s very own songster Serrini descends upon Omni Space as she kicks off her nationwide tour – expect mellow musical cooing and refreshing Canto-indie-pop experience. RMB 220

Dream Garden, WuJi, Black Sun at Mao Livehouse
Red-blooded rockers take over Wukesong this evening including indie pop rockers Dream Garden, folk-rock outfit Black Sun and the Peasants and more. RMB 120

Ember Swift at Modernista
Known for her unique, jazz-influenced guitar playing and elastic vocals, the Canadian born Beijing based singer-songwriter Ember Swift has been a fixture of the Beijing music scene for years releasing an array of LPs and melding Mandarin, English, and French into one intoxicating package. Catch her and her full band tonight at Modernista. FREE

Ari Hoenig Trio at Blue Note
Band leader, educator, and collaborator Ari Hoenig draws inspiration from the transformative power of New York City. He appears at Blue Note Beijing with pianist Eden Ladin and bassist Or Bareket for a night of Big Apple jazz. RMB 360

Nancy Jenkinson Brown Quartet at Bricks
Nancy Jenkinson Brown alongside with her ever skillful band of troops presents a delicious cocktail of music and playful renditions of songs you know and love, providing listeners a new sense of joy for jazz. FREE

ECHO, Time Capsule at AR Art Space
Wudaokou’s newest venue taps post-rock drifters ECHO and indie pop favorites Time Capsule for an evening of upbeat, melodically pleasing rock and roll. RMB 40

TYZ, Jamie, Rudi, Xie Yuchi at Pink Moon
South African singer-songwriter TYZ joins Rudi (of Tydi Knots), and Xun Jun for some unplugged goodness at Pink Moon. RMB 66

Monesque and The White Russian, Mr. XX at Mogu Space
Monesque & the White Russian are an original indie pop guitar duet made up of a Dutch-Australian and a Russian. Mr. XX is an indie folk duo from Mainland China. Catch them both at Xizhimen tonight. RMB 60

The Beijing Dead at Jianghu Bar
Dusty psychedelic cowboy jazz outfit led by drummer/vocalist Parker Trevathan and bassist Jonathan Heeter, the Beijing Dead start with the Grateful Dead’s music then get stranger, funkier, and more acid-washed then early '90s denim. RMB 60

Li Bo, Huo Yin at La Plantation
Watch two esteemed pianists join forces for an exquisite piano recital where they’ll cover everything from Johannes Brahms to the Mission Impossible theme. RMB 200

Sunday, Jun 24

Cosmic Project at School
Formed by two of Beijing’s hardest working musicians, Boxuan (of Nova Heart) on sitar and Yanlo (of Queen Sea Big Shark/Casino Demon) on synths, plus an array of musical accompaniment on stage (machines, bass, drums), Cosmic Project create world music with electro-experimental-classical vibes using a multitude of different instruments. They join an array of guest artists for their set including among others Bayan Dalai, LST, Zhang Jie, Ming Xu, and Mao Mao. RMB 80

Rhonda, Acid Accident, Miracle Pot at Temple
The Beijing Underground Summer Music Days which aims at showing the diversity of music and culture in the Chinese capital ends its residency at Temple Bar with an instrumental night of delights of Rhonda joins Acid Accident and Miracle Pot for some hard hitting, soundscaping fun. FREE

One Drop at DDC
With members from different corners of the globe, brought together for the love of music, One Drop is the city’s premier reggae outfit formed in 2012, in order to promote the good message of Reggae in China and in Asia, playing everything from "Roots Reggae" to "Lovers Rock". RMB 60

Re-Schedule, Friendly Tips, Cat Bus at Mogu Space
Pop-punk outfit Friendly Tips joins fellow young and able rockers for some fun at Xizhimen’s Mogu Space. RMB 60

Sid Silwal, Jamie at Pink Moon
Jamie of alt-rock outfit Bang Bang Mary and Sid Silwal of punk rockers Redundant Seconds go solo this evening at the unplugged haven Pink Moon. RMB 66

Seesaw Jazz Quartet at Modernista
The original fusion jazz quartet, made up of locals and foreigners, have a wealth of performance experience and work in different styles, mixing swing, bebop and much more with improvisational glee. FREE

Soul Band at Blue Note
Blue Note Beijing dishes up hot food and cool jazz with the Good Day Beijing Brunch featuring the Soul Band. Featuring great local musicians, Soul Band will touch on everything from Gershwin, to tango, to pop, all with a jazz flavor, while you chow down on their delicious brunch. RMB 288