August 2024: Beats Round Up
Resident disco advisor Sam Lavers gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip hop, house and techno.
You Should Listen To
Cloud Clearing – ‘Eel’
One of SA’s more underground and elusive electronic producers, Cloud Clearing has released a second track, ‘Eel’, following their debut single in 2022. The six-minute journey begins with a welcoming whirl of synthesised triggers that draw the listener in for something deeper. Boundless and expansive soundscapes prevail in a piece best listened to in the situation depicted by the track’s artwork: lying down, undisrupted by the ocean. We’re looking forward to hearing more about the evolution of Cloud Clearing!
You Should See
Subvert Presents – Mary Yuzovskaya
The team at Subvert bring Berlin-based vinyl DJ and label boss Mary Yuzovskaya to town. A heavyweight across Europe, Mary is known for her incredible record collection of deep, psychedelic techno that champions the left-field club scene she’s helped create. Don’t miss this chance to catch this high-calibre artist delivering their unique sound in the Ancient World basement.
August 24 | Ancient World | Tickets via Humanitix
Chali 2NA (Jurassic 5)
Royalty of the MC game and founding member of the hip-hop group Jurassic 5, Chali 2na takes his national tour a little further south to perform at Yeo Haus’ newly built headquarters in Port Elliot. Presented in partnership with SA’s Inner Tribe Records, you’ll find Erin Buku, Eskatology and Bloomy Meadows warming up the stage for a huge night on the coast!
September 14 | Yeo Haus | Tickets via Yeo Haus
Four More
IMANU @ Electric Circus
Boundless producer IMANU makes their first visit to EC’s basement, supported by DT3, LIS/N and Mikey.
August 16 | Electric Circus | No pre-sale tickets
DEPOT 909 ft. Nik Kastel and Tough Break
Naarm-based DJs Nik Kastel and Tough Break join a solid lineup of local acts for a secret CBD-based warehouse rave.
August 17 | Location TBA | Tickets via Humanitix
Yax Presents // Paranoia
Techno heavyweight is presenting the second edition of his Paranoia series, but this time, it’s his birthday. He’s invited Naarm’s DJ Kiti and local Udaii to be on support duties.
August 17 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor
Front Room Presents Nox Vahn
US-based producer Nox Vahn lands in Adelaide for a headline gig at Lion Arts Factory as part of his When I’m With You world tour, supported by prog icon PROFF.
August 24 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets via Moshtix
The Melbourne quartet have escaped the penitentiary and are ready to unleash on audiences across the country next January.
The new music festival was set to take place across Australia in January.
The hardcore quintet are performing seven shows across the country.
Also appearing at the Spanish festival are Alanis Morissette, Weezer, Iggy Pop, Glass Animals and St. Vincent.
The album was recorded at Eventim Apollo in London earlier this year.
The former frontwoman of The Runaways is touring Australia in September.
The album features Davey Lane covering the likes of Supergrass, The Band, Betty Harris and more.
The indie pop act are playing a special one-off gig before embarking on their co-headline tour with TONIX.
Avicii - I’m Tim is narrated by the late DJ using archival footage.
The Jungle Giants will perform on the Saturday night at The Grange Golf Club.
The mini-festival is being held to commemorate ten years since the release of Young Offenders’ self-titled EP.
Relive all the excitement of Froth & Fury Fest 2024.
Both bands will share headlining duties across the nine date tour.
The former Manowar frontman will perform the album Sign of the Hammer in full.
The pop up record store is bringing in double digits with a special event at The Wheaty on Saturday, December 21.
The first announcement of artists also includes The Boomtown Rats, Hurts and Gloryhammer.
The list is dominated by Aussie acts, including Royel Otis, The Kid LAROI and Teenage Dads.
After initially skipping Adelaide, the UK synth-pop act are heading our way in April 2025.
The Whitlams frontman will now kick off his solo tour in South Australia next February.
Emily Wurramara’s NARA won the ARIA Award for Best Adult Contemporary Album of the Year.
The lineup also includes Vince Staples, Mariah The Scientist, 6LACK, BLXST, Kaash Paige and more.
The British DJ and producer also shared a new track paying homage to John Martyn.
The tour comes in support of Daily J’s forthcoming third long player, Scatterbrains.
This is the second song from Clairo’s Charm to get the music video treatment.
The post-rock quartet returns to Australian shores for the first time in over a decade to celebrate 20 years as a band.
The Bluesfest founder is walking back previous comments about the 2025 edition of the festival being the last ever.
Spindrift Music Festival is a vibrant celebration of South Australian music and culture with a community focus.
The ‘Can We Still Be Friends’ hitmaker is performing at Lion Arts Factory.
The regional edition of the popular festival returns to Mt Gambier in 2025 with a lineup featuring DZ Deathrays, The Butterfly Effect, Slowly Slowly and more.
The alt-rockers will be joined on the road by fellow moshpit starters RedHook.