December 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
Alexander Flood ft. Cazeaux O.S.L.O – ‘LIFE IS A RHYTHM’
Fresh off a release party at Summertown Studio, SA-based percussionist and producer Alexander Flood releases new single ‘LIFE IS A RHYTHM’ with the help of incredible voice of local wordsmith, Cazeaux O.S.L.O. Fuelled by relentless funk-driven drums and basslines, the track strides with a swagger that’ll set the pace this summer. Proving once again there’s always room for flute on the dancefloor, Mr Flood knows no wrong.
You Should See
Day Moves NYE Festival
Presented by Home of Plenty and Inside Out Audio, Day Moves rings in the New Year with a stacked lineup. Nestled within the vines, the two-stage event will host headliner Loods alongside SA’s own Wet Weather Policy, Wallace & Malone, Brigitte, Prince Aaronak & Lam Savers. With overnight camping and bus options aplenty, Day Moves is a must-have ticket!
December 31 & January 1 | Home of Plenty | Tickets via Humanitix
Sugar Park Pres Series
Inside Out Audio continues its popular series of open-air park pres along the Torrens with huge lineups to wrap up the year. This month’s program includes a curated bill by Small City Systems on December 14 and UK-based DJ Bruno Schmidt on December 21. These events are growing by the week, so get in early and stay late!
December 14 & 21 | Adelaide Parklands | Tickets via Humanitix
Four More
Happy Station Records Presents: Jovonn (NYC)
Globetrotting vinyl DJ Jovonn drops into Sugar on yet another lap of Australia!
December 6 | Sugar | Tickets on the door
Wiser X Aztec Medusa
Naarm-based DJ WISER makes their first trip to SA to play Ancient World alongside Aztec Medusa and local supports.
December 14 | Ancient World | Tickets via Humanitix
Goldie (UK)
Drum and Bass icon Goldie throws down a three-hour set with local supports at Lion Arts Factory!
December 14 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets via Moshtix
KETBOI69
KETTAMA and Partiboi69 join forces for a headline tour of Australia this January, bringing heavy beats and bodies to a sweaty sesh at Hindley Street Music Hall.
January 10 | Hindley Street Music Hall | Tickets via Moshtix
This marks Sons of Zion’s first Australian tour in two years.
‘Sad Makeup’ and ‘Winter Is Not Dead’ follow last year’s ‘Break Me Down’.
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird features home video footage shot by Omar Rodríguez-López across 20 years.
The band have postponed the official announcement in respect of those fighting the fires raging throughout Los Angeles.
Will Oakeshott goes to the dark side to gather up all things metal in South Australia…
The packed and diverse lineup also includes Mannequin Pussy, Glass Animals, Key Glock and Car Seat Headrest.
The UK folk artist has locked in 12 shows across January.
The lineup of acts performing over the five weeks includes DJ Shadow, Josh Butler and Delta Heavy.
The rock and rollers will perform their latest album, Ninety Nine, in full on the tour.
The Brighton-based singer-songwriter is playing both headline shows and festival stages this March.
The black and white video features footage of the band performing live.
Bluesfest Byron Bay solidifies itself as one of the country’s best festivals with another incredible lineup.
The first edition for 2025 takes place Wednesday, January 22 and features ten emerging SA artists.
The remix arrives after Glass Animals’ recent tour of North America, Australia and Europe.
The punk rockers are hitting the road in support of their debut album, Is This How We Die?.
The band have paid tribute to their friend on a lengthy statement in Instagram.
The Japanese trio return for their biggest run of Aussie dates in March.
I See Stars aim to reschedule the tour and announce new dates in the coming weeks.
The Aussie DJ and producer is playing The Fantail at Gluttony as part of Adelaide Fringe next month.
Loaded Billy leads a powerful triple bill of hard rock at The Woodshed this February.
The Offspring have revealed additional gigs in Melbourne and Brisbane.
The track is an alternative version of Bob Vylan’s ‘Dream Big’.
The melodic Finish death metal act are bringing countrymen Omnium Gatherum along for the ride.
The awards are a celebration of all the incredible performers who have played the venue over the past year.
The track is the first taste of The Dreggs’ upcoming self-titled sophomore album.
Resident disco advisor Sam Lavers gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip hop, house and techno.
Start planning your evening for this immersive event in the historic Port Adelaide precinct.
Those keen on catching the superstar DJs will need to travel interstate.
The DJ duo are performing a special show at The Scenic Hotel this Friday, January 10.