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 punk rock quartet are celebrating the release of their fourth long player with a national tour.
The all-ages event also includes performances from J–Milla, RIAH and Katie Aspel.
Catch the Tassie singer-songwriter performing three gigs in SA this June.
Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, Stormzy and Nine Inch Nails are just some of the bands performing at this year’s festival.
The festival is back bigger and better with a lineup that also includes Doechii, Sara Landry and ScHoolBoy Q.
The Sunshine Coast folk duo is hitting the road in support of their upcoming sophomore album, The Art of Uncommon Practice.
The remastered box set contains a total of 301 songs, 245 of which have never been released.
The 52-minute video features the band performing their third album, Underneath, in its entirety.
The Canadian singer-songwriter is heading our way as part of her 29-date world tour.
The Swedish punk rockers return with a nine date tour this October/November.
The three-day heavy metal extravaganza also features performances from Polaris Northlane, The Butterfly Effect and more.
The lad’s won triple j’s One Night Stand Unearthed Competition to earn the right to play at this year’s festival.
‘Up All Night’ is the quartet’s first new song since the release of their 2023 album Last Of Your Kind.
The tour includes four shows in South Australia in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Port Lincoln.
The tour announcement coincides with the release of Iron Mind’s new single, ‘Test of the Iron Mind’.
‘Tears Dry Tonight’ is a deep house vibe from CYRIL and Blunt.
The new Adelaide date is an all-ages show at The Gov.
The emo rockers are performing their seminal album Something to Write Home About in full on the tour.
The quartet are celebrating 40 years together with a career-defining set this November.
This year’s SXSW Sydney takes place from October 13-19.
Catch the talented ensemble performing four Thursday nights in a row at UniBar Adelaide throughout May.
The legendary singer is celebrating 40 years making music with an extensive Australian tour.
‘Track 1’ marks the third collaboration between Flume and JPEGMAFIA.
The indie rockers have locked in six Aussie dates before embarking on an overseas tour.
The garage rock duo are hitting the road in support of their new album, Pound Cake.
Lorde debuted the track at New York’s Washington Square Park.
Power metal legends Sabaton will be joined by fellow Swedes Amaranthe on their September tour.
Adelaide’s Emergency Rule are supporting on all dates bar Perth.
The Melbourne synth-pop act have also shared B-side, ‘A Decade Long Sunset’.