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.
Image via @chali2na (Facebook)
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 metalcore heroes are also hitting the road this September.
Nature’s Pill is set to arrive on Friday 2 October via Winspear.
The album is a companion piece to last year’s Kicking My Feet.
Adelaide’s number one heavy, punk, alternative and rock festival returns in 2027
The album features collaborations with Nilüfer Yanya, Joy Crookes, Arooj Aftab, Ichiko Aoba, Nicole Miglis and Aanya Martin.
The Swedish heavy outfit have also just signed to Sumerian Records.
Melbourne Ska Orchestra are hitting the road again this August, September and October.
The duo are currently touring the country in support of their latest album, Laburnum of The Mind.
Simple Minds are celebrating five decades of music with special guest Gary Numan.
Embers to Ashes is set for release Friday 28 August.
The tour comes in support of her long-awaited sophomore album, LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW.
The Australian singer-songwriter has also announced a new album, Normal Magic.
The legendary Aussie singer-songwriter is touring his new album, Strawberries.
The Irish singer is touring his latest album, Dinner Party.
The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot was captured live in the studio without edits.
The Newcastle/Mulubinba five-piece are hitting the road this July and August.
WILDCHILD is out this August via Atlantic Records.
The annual rock, punk and metal festival returns this December.
The soft rock icons will perform a career-defining set when they hit Australia and New Zealand in December.
The indie rock quartet have also signed to Atlantic Records.
There’s also a host of international guest speakers, including people from Pitchfork, Bonnaroo, Soho House, MOM+POP (US), The Great Escape (UK) and SXSW (US).
The emerging singer-songwriter is touring in support of his debut album, Swimming in Jeans.
For fans of Julia Jacklin and Sharon Van Etten.
The American rockers return down under in support of their new album, Sanctuary.
Holly Hebe has also announced an Australian tour this July and August.
The track is taken from Death Cab for Cutie’s upcoming eleventh studio album, I Built You A Tower.
‘Dirt Gold Road’ is the first album from Crooked Colours in four years.
The track is the second release taken from his upcoming solo sophomore album, 10Charlie.