"Grungey, glitchy, Twigs-evoking sophistipop from Chengdu stand-out Shii sits atop this shape-shifting billing of all-female cross-genre artists. She’s in strong company with the classical-leaning electronic explorations of London’s Yingtuitive – think Laurel Halo meets Ryuichi Sakamoto – and Bristol’s own sublime alt-folkist Boci. Elite new finds all around!"
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A gig held at Exchange on Today. The event starts at 20:00.
Shii — Tears of Acquaintance UK Tour
w/ yingtuitive + boci
A night of experimental electronic music, avant-pop, and intimate live performance. An all-female lineup featuring three artists bridging electronic, ambient, and alternative forms.
Shii Shii is an electronic producer and singer-songwriter based in Shanghai, working across IDM, glitch, and contemporary pop. Following her official China remix of Romy (The xx)’s “Lifetime,” she continues to develop a sound shaped by detailed production and emotionally direct songwriting. Her 2025 album Tears of Acquaintance (相识之泪) was co-produced with Broken Thoughts and Airmumm, and mixed by Peter Labberton (St. Vincent).
For her debut UK tour, Shii performs as a live duo with guitarist Cherry (Sonicave), moving between electronic textures and song-led structures, incorporating visual and movement-based elements.
yingtuitive A classically trained pianist working between ambient, experimental electronics, and Southeast Asian influences, creating intimate and reflective soundscapes.
Music: https://thirdplacerecords.bandcamp.com/album/yingtuitive-letters-to-self
boci A Bristol-based violinist and songwriter creating alternative folk rooted in landscape, memory, and the natural world.
Music: https://boci.bandcamp.com/album/scenes-from-unixia
All three artists released significant records in 2025, each approaching electronic and songwriting practices from distinct, forward-thinking perspectives.
Exchange has a small ramp entrance from the street. Our bar and main event space are on the ground floor with level access throughout and we have an accessible toilet. If you need any other info on accessibility, please contact [email protected]
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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