June: 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.
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You Should Listen To
Theodore Kittens – ‘Laugh At Me’
Prince of AM basement parties Theodore Kittens continues their run of recent releases with hot new single, ‘Laugh At Me’. Fasten your seatbelt, but be sure to keep your limbs flailing outside the vehicle at all times: this track is built for human movement. Devilishly driving synths and energised vocal hits keep this single burning from start to finish. Want more? You can often find this emerging producer/DJ keeping dance floors warm across all levels of Crippen Place.
You Should See
Unsound Adelaide
Embracing cutting-edge evolving music, Unsound Adelaide packs in two huge nights of sonic exploration for Illuminate Adelaide. Set to rattle the walls of the Dom Polski Centre, the latest curation is a must for any adventure-driven music fan. The lineup features Adelaide-exclusive sets by performers from Japan, Norway, and Canada. However, it’s hard not to look past Saturday’s headline performance by Sonic Youth’s, Kim Gordon.
July19 & 20 | Dom Polski Centre | Tickets via Illuminate Adelaide
Live @ The Lab
Focusing on technological interplay, immersive art and experimentation, this co-curated program by The Lab and Illuminate Adelaide is bursting with exciting and raw talent. Weekend one features sets by SA’s Mondo Psycho and jazz/ psych act Big Yawn (supported by locals No News and Georgia Oatley). Weekend two sees a collab between Messianic Gloss’ Matthew Adey and Brett Davis and a hip hop showcase by local label Adverse Reign.
July 5–13 | The Lab | Tickets via ILA
Four More
Darcy Justice (Naarm)
Melodic techno stewardess of the east Darcy Justice makes her way to SA for the first time, supported by local guests Nantale and James Curd.
June 7 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor
Day Dance
Neighbouring McLaren Vale wineries kick off the June long weekend with a two-stage disco between their vineyards.
June8 & 9 | Paxton& Simon Hackett Winery | Tickets via Good Time Tickets
Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice
Each celebrating 20-year album anniversaries, these three influential hip-hop artists are out in full force!
June 20 | Hindley St Music Hall | Tickets via Moshtix
Max Cooper: 3D/AV w/special guest Motez
Colliding art, science and human emotion, Max Cooper’s 3D audio-visual performance will be the first of its kind and not to be missed!
July 12 | Hindley St Music Hall | Tickets via Moshtix
The list includes exclusive releases from Taylor Swift, Blur, Lil Uzi Vert, Fleetwood Mac, Megan Thee Stallion and Australia’s very own Confidence Man.
The track is the second single taken from Angus Stone’s upcoming fifth DOPE LEMON album, Golden Wolf.
Smokie’s latest tour Aussie tour is a celebration of the band’s incredible career.
This is the first taste of the Hoods’ forthcoming new album that’s set for release later this year.
Now you can start planning your weekend of music, food, and good vibes.
The experimental metalcore act returns following an eight-year hiatus.
The rising star will be performing alongside the likes of Peter Doherty, Nilüfer Yanya, Beach House and more.
The Brisbane quintet are hitting the road in support of their upcoming eighth album, Like Love.
The tour comes in support of Pokey LaFarge’s 2024 album, Rhumba Country.
Mallrat will be Kylie’s special guests on all ten tour dates.
The four original members are coming together for a charity concert in Birmingham this July.
The blues and roots-inspired track is the first taste of new music from the multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter since 2023.
The new artists join an already bumper bill that includes Goo Goo Dolls, Fontaines D.C., Denzel Curry, The Veronicas and more.
Old Mervs’ hotly anticipated debut album drops on March 21.
The band are performing in Australia this March before embarking on a world tour.
The tour has been touted as Crywank’s farewell to Aussie fans.
The two acts join an already stacked bill that includes Crowded House, TOTO, Chaka Khan, Gary Clark Jr. and more.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Vans Warped Tour is hitting three North American cities next year.
The talented singer-songwriter is performing in Adelaide this June.
Plan your day ahead of the much anticipated Knotfest 2025.
Kendrick Lamar dominates, taking home five Grammy awards, including the coveted Song of the Year for ‘Not Like Us’.
Not the ideal way to kick off their Loud Forever - The Final Tour.
This year’s ceremony includes the addition of a new award – Independent Mix, Studio or Mastering Engineer of the Year.
The quartet are playing two shows in Adelaide at Jive in May.
The American pop star is performing five concerts across Australia this June.
Due to audience demand, The Used will now perform at Hindley St Music Hall.
The track is taken from The Kook’s upcoming seventh album, Never/Know.
“Groovin the Moo won't be happening in 2025, while we work on finding the most sustainable model for Australia's most loved regional touring festival,” organisers said in a statement.
Swedish greats Millencolin and Cali punks Pennywise are headlining the birthday bash.