MAY: 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.
Image via @gratts.dj (Facebook)
YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO
Gratts ft. Mr. Beale - ‘Submerge Me’
After the release of his debut album Sun Circles last year, Belgian-born/ Adelaide-based producer and DJ Gratts returns with a 7-inch vinyl release in collaboration with London-based vocalist Mr. Beale. The track, ‘Submerge Me’, lives true to the name, inviting the listener into the cool ripples of beachside jungle drums along with the calming vocals of Mr. Beale. It perfectly replicates the feeling of diving into the ocean on a sweltering summer’s day.
You Should SEE
The Lab Presents: Marcus Whale
A striking performance of music and movement lands in the LED cauldron of the West. Marcus Whale’s recent performances at Dark Mofo and Vivid Sydney have amplified the artist’s presence and vision ahead of his fourth album release, Ecstasy. Catch it performed in full with local supporting acts, Messianic Gloss, Travis Cook and Grace Marlow.
May 3 | The Lab
The Front Room’s 8th Birthday ft. Spencer Brown
The Front Room celebrates eight years with one of the leaders of San Fran’s progressive house and techno scene, Spencer Brown. Along with local supports, Solace b2b Contagious, Hewiston and Ivy, the Gatsby Lounge Laneway will house Funktion One Sound systems to celebrate a milestone in style.
May 25 | The Gatsby Lounge Laneway | Tickets via Humantix
Four More
Nightpulse Presents: Duskus (UK)
Known for 4x4 House and Blood & Thunder Kicks, Duskus takes over Sugar along with locals Waxx Off, Dancespace and Jaeger.
May 3 | Sugar
Tanzbar House Party Fundraiser
Raising funds for people affected by domestic violence, the Tanzbar House Party presents progressive house music by Claude, Felicity, Metta and Mishy J.
May 11 | Ancient World | Tickets via Humantix
Endless Grooves Presents: Frank Booker
New Zealand’s Frank booker lands in town to play Sugar with supports Fantastic Black Plastic and T.M.F.A.L.G.
May 10 | Sugar | Tickets via Humantix
Sugar Invites: Oliver Henry (SYD)
Oliver Henry blends breakbeat sounds with electronic genres. His Sugar show will be supported by Mark Maxwell b2b James Curd.
May 17 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor
