Music

Acclaimed by Pitchfork and Vice, the American shoegaze group Nothing is taking it on the road with their 2019 Asia tour. Founder Dominic Palermo is a legendary figure in the Philadelpia underground scene and has lead the band to create several critically acclaimed albums. See them at DDC on Wednesday, October 16th.

For more information or for tickets, visit: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/J44tSkA3-Tgjcy7fvZ29ug

New Noise are very proud to invite múm from Iceland back to China for 4 specials shows in Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing celebrating 20 years of their groundbreaking album “Yesterday was Dramatic, Today is OK”. The band has widely been praised for being able to take their listeners to a magical musical universe. Since their foundation in 1998 múm have been constantly releasing music simply bursting with gorgeous melody, that relies heavily on electronic sounds and acoustic instrumentation. Their music is characterised by soft vocals, electronic glitch beats, innovative sampling and eerie effects with a variety of traditional and unconventional instruments. Musically, múm’s capability to build playful electronic sound-ornaments around simple melodies is in full bloom, their mesmerising concerts will take you straight on a dream trip to Iceland.

On December 23, 1999, roughly a week before the whole world was destroyed by the Y2K problem, Icelandic electronic band múm released Yesterday was Dramatic Today is OK.

On the evening of that day the band stood outside of a shop on the main street of Reykjavík selling the album to rushing christmas shoppers. But it wasn’t until later, when the album got its second release in 2000 and then the subsequent international release in 2001, that the albums ripples began to be felt.“Sublime and gorgeous” Pitchfork said in their review, calling it “one of the most deeply, purely emotionally affecting albums of the year.” The Guardian called it "passionate and gorged with special talent“ in their 5/5 review. This year sees the 20 year anniversary of this innovative and influential album, with a special vinyl release and a short tour to celebrate.

New Noise Proudly Presents

múm“Yesterday was Dramatic - Today is OK”China Tour 2019

Nov 21 Shenzhen B10 Live

Nov 22 Hangzhou MAO Livehouse

Nov 23 Shanghai MAO Livehouse (New Noise 10 Years anniversary *)

Nov 24 Beijing OMNI Space

Info & Tickets: www.newnoise.cn

*: tickets + line up for New Noise 10 Years event in Shanghai will be revealed on September 17

The Vibes showcase returns to DDC on Friday, September 13th. They’re bringing together two great bands: the indie pop and indie rock band Auburn and the psychedelic alternative rock group Whistling Chambers, who draw on underground sounds from Europe and America.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/EwMWjHjdVPGtAKoCpap2Vg

The Rafal Sarnecki Quintet, a jazz group headed by wide-ranging Polish guitarist Rafal Sarnecki, appears at DDC for an afternoon show on Friday, September 13th. He has shared the stage with many top names from the American jazz scene and has toured China, South Korea, Malaysia, Chile, Israel, the US and Europe.

For more information or to buy tickets, visit: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/9hIu1Ub7gpiHsHm99bpFTw

DDC brings fusion world music act Blue Desert to the stage on Thursday, September 12th. Join Yossi Fine on guitar and bass, Ben Aylon on percussion and Sharon Mansur on synth bass and keyboards as they create a new Middle Eastern musical style.

For more information or for tickets, visit: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/BzjuCb-AtfB2a3UiAWiC6g

The mystical (and rather cuddly) Los Angelino saxophonist Kamasi Washington returns to Blue Note Beijing this Thursday for not one but two sets of his playful, spellbinding, and life-reaffirming jazz. Just as last time, Washington's dad, Rickey Washington – a world-class saxophonist in his own right – along for the ride.

Shows start at 7.30pm and 10pm.

Local promoters Rock Bros have lined up one heck of an indie rock party to put an exclamation point on the long holiday weekend!

Set to play are Britpop electro rockers Diagon Alley, new school pop-punkers Gentle Grape, disco dance punks Brickleberry, and the ever popular Panda Eyes!

Don't miss it!

Show write-up: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/bRS7LAladlKLfgTr-samgw

RMB 120 // RMB 100 in advance
Advance tickets: https://wap.showstart.com/pages/activity/detail/detail?activityId=91564

Line-up:
Diagon Alley: https://site.douban.com/DiagonAlley/
Gentle Grape: https://site.douban.com/gentle-grape/
Brickleberry: https://site.douban.com/Brickleberry/
Panda Eyes: https://site.douban.com/pandaeyesband/

School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/
Follow School Bar on WeChat for all the latest show info, last minute updates/secret shows, interviews, and more! WeChat ID: schoollivebar
School Bar September Gig Guide: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ID1Ori7rf71Auz1QZ6DJHw

Continue the holiday weekend with another night of rock n' roll at School Bar!

On the docket are punk rock dudes Day Dream, indie rockers New Generation, psych rockers who have been gaining a lot of momentum lately The Lightning Club, and rounding out the line-up, alt-pop outfit Starrr 69!

Show write-up: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/eVPaaUxtf0N7oC_ciy14bw

RMB 80

Line-up:
Day Dream: https://site.douban.com/FdaydreamK/
New Generation: https://www.showstart.com/artist/161984#tab3
The Lightning Club: https://site.douban.com/279446/
Starrr 69: https://site.douban.com/starrr69/

School Bar: http://site.douban.com/school/
Follow School Bar on WeChat for all the latest show info, last minute updates/secret shows, interviews, and more! WeChat ID: schoollivebar
School Bar September Gig Guide: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ID1Ori7rf71Auz1QZ6DJHw

Italian top jazz vocalist Irene's master class & work shop in Beijing, can't miss this great oppotunity if you are a Jazz fan.

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Italian-born, Baltimore-based jazz vocalist Irene Jalenti has proven to be a dynamic, soulful, and passionate performer and composer who delves deeply into the meaning of each song and brings drama and conviction to her performances with her naturally deep tone and a four-octave range. Adept at scat singing and able to sing in five different languages, she connects with and delights a range of audiences. Her sound has been compared to legends such as Nina Simone, Cassandra Wilson and Beth Carvalho. Since moving from Italy to Baltimore in 2010, Irene has performed at top venues such as Blues Alley, the Kennedy Center, the Apollo theater, the DC Jazz Fest, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival,the DC Jazz Festival, the Keystone Korner and even the White House.

She has performed and recorded with the award-winning a cappella jazz ensemble Afro Blue, as well as with stars such as Esperanza Spalding, Patti Austin, the Count Basie Jazz Orchestra, and has shared the stage with great Cassandra Wilson. Irene has also done background vocal work for Yolanda Adams, Common, Chance the Rapper, Kelly Clarkson and Marc Anthony. ! Jalenti proves to be more than the usual jazz torch singer, but rather a complete composer and interpreter who can easily move from a love ballad to an activist song and on to a comical tune, always with depth,nuance, and conviction. With her clever arrangements she is able to move from a jazz standard to a Beatles' song passing through Sting, Joni Mitchell, and Radiohead while always keeping it true to her jazz roots.

Come Time travel with us back to the golden age !

China’s premier gypsy jazz ensemble, The Hot Club of Beijing was founded in Beijing, China on January 23rd 2010. This date not only marks the beginning of the band’s formation, but also marks the 100th birthday of gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt who is credited as being the creator of gypsy jazz as well as founder of the legendary band, The Hot Club of France, with violinist Stephan Grappelli in Paris, France in the 1930s. On this date in 2010 guitarist Vince Vahram (France) met clarinetist Toni Moretso (France) and guitarist Li Zhengkai (China) at a local jam session celebrating Django Reinhardt’s centennial. It was here that the three decided to start their own ensemble in tribute to the musical legacy started by Reinhardt and Grappelli, thus The Hot Club of Beijing was born. Lines:

Singer/Rhythm Guitar：Vince Vahram

Guitar：Doug Martin

Clarinet：Toni Moretso

Bass：Pikar Rozi

Drums：Jia Jia

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