July 2026: Beats Round Up
James Geue gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip-hop, house and techno.
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Sebastian Vivian – Oddworld
Local producer and live performer Sebastian Vivian released this beauty in mid-May, providing four unique tracks that showcase his ability to weave sonic stories through breakbeats and lush melodies. Ethereal pads, dark textures and addictive bass lines come together over thoughtfully constructed drums that give beautifully euphoric feelings of hope through the melancholy. For fans of artists like Aphex Twin and Board of Canada, this is a no-brainer to wrap your ears around. Catch Seb playing a live show alongside Wellness Centre for the upcoming Unsound Festival club night on Friday July 10.
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Ninajirachi
Ninajirachi announces her largest Australian headline tour, Dark Crystal V, in July 2026, bringing her acclaimed live show to major venues nationwide with support from Lucy Bedroque and daine. Following award-winning success and international festival appearances, the tour showcases the innovative electronic-pop sound of her celebrated debut album, I Love My Computer, highlighting her influence on the future of Australian music.
July 11 | The Gov | Tickets
Supersonic
Supersonic returns for an exclusive one-night takeover of Hindley Street Music Hall, delivering an immersive journey through cutting-edge electronic music. Curated by Motez, the event brings together a powerful lineup of techno, house, and genre-defying artists for a high-energy late-night experience. Expect booming bass, unforgettable performances, and an electrifying atmosphere as Supersonic transforms the venue into Adelaide’s ultimate dancefloor destination.
July 18 | Hindley Street Music Hall | Tickets
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H34VEN0N34RTH
Club collective H34VEN0N34RTH returns to Ancient World for another night of fun club edits and hyperpop sounds.
July 3 | Ancient World | Tickets
Krafty Kuts + DJ Craze
UK breaks icon Krafty Kuts and turntablism legend DJ Craze perform a massive co-headline show alongside local drum and bass DJs.
July 3 | DIVIDE | Tickets
DURANTE (US)
Front Room presents Anjunadeep artist Durante, playing an intimate deep house show on the balcony of BRKLYN bar.
July 4 | BRKLYN Balcony | Tickets
Experimental Music Night
Free show at the Metro every second Wednesday of the month, come get around cheap beers, weird sounds and big vibes.
July 8 | The Metropolitan Hotel | Tickets
Organisers have taken to social media to confirm the festival will not be taking place this year.
Fans can catch the emerging singer-songwriter performing live across the country in September.
The track is the second taste of Bloc Party’s upcoming new album, Anatomy Of A Brief Romance.
The UK DJ and producer is touring his upcoming new album, Kairos.
James Geue gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip-hop, house and techno.
The singer-songwriter is also hitting the road on a national tour this August.
Catch the band performing in Adelaide on Saturday 25 July.
Tickets for both new shows go on sale next week.
The album is set for release Friday 21 August.
The national two-piano recital tour features the Australian debut of Iyad Sughayer.
The track follows ‘Lighthouse’, which dropped earlier this year.
This is CAKE’s first Australian tour in 15 years.
An album launch party is taking place at Carclew later this month.
The regional live music series runs from July to October.
The mini-festival is headlined by the Presets and features Cut Copy, Ladyhawke, Bag Raiders and more.
This marks the first team up between Snow Patrol and Kylie Minogue.
The duo have also released ‘Baja El Arma’, a Español version of ‘Drop The Gun’.
The electronic music festival brings together some of the world’s best DJs and producers.
This special production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni is coming to the Barossa Valley next month.
Pylon is named after the electricity towers that dot the horizon and remind beabadoobee of the connection with family and friends while she’s touring.
The post-hardcore outfit are touring in support of their latest album, Pantheon.
The album includes the new single ‘Worth It’.
The annual boutique festival is expanding to two days this year.
Peter Garrett and co will also be co-headlining the Queenscliff Music Festival.
The annual event will run across the first weekend of October on alternate days in the Barossa Valley and the McLaren Valley.
The track is taken from The Killers frontman’s upcoming new album, Thrasher.
The track is taken from the siblings upcoming new album, Karaoke Bar.
The Briggs fronted outfit have also shared new single, ‘F.M.D.’.
The Seattle icons are returning down under this October.