July 2026: Beats Round Up
James Geue gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip-hop, house and techno.
Image supplied
You should LISTEN to
Travis Cook – ‘Fingertips Like Fairydust’
Former member of the electronic duo Collarbones, Travis Cook's distinct solo musical style features chopped, glitchy vocal samples, heavy synths, and dynamic, avant-garde pop production. Since August 2025, he has maintained an ambitious streak of weekly releases, continually expanding his experimental pop language with relentless creativity and raw immediacy. On this track, ‘Fingertips like fairydust’, Cook blends evolving arpeggiated synths with fractured rhythmic vocal chops to produce an emotive hyperpop club anthem with heavy nostalgic feels.
You Should See
CARRIER
CARRIER, the latest project from Antwerp-based artist Guy Brewer, brings a deeply immersive fusion of mutant techno, noise and ambient experimentation. Known for fractured rhythms, degraded textures and powerful sound-system-focussed performance, CARRIER delivers a cutting-edge live experience that lingers long after the night ends. Joined by local support from emalyce and medea, this intimate event offers a rare chance to witness one of contemporary electronic music’s most distinctive voices.
June 6 | Ancient World | Tickets
Deja Vu Presents: Space Drum Meditation
Deja Vu is proud to present Space Drum Meditation, an immersive night of tribal rhythms, abstract techno and hypnotic electronic soundscapes. Featuring Hamburg-based techno duo Space Drum Meditation alongside Arachnid, Arna, DRK and Sunny, this late-night journey blends live performance, deep atmosphere and underground energy into one mind-bending experience.
June 13 | Ancient World | Tickets
Four MORE
James Zabiel (UK)
Celebrate the King’s Birthday at Adelaide’s only Latin American bar with the UK’s James Zabiela, bringing prog house and minimal techno to another great Front Room event.
June 8 | MALA MIA | Tickets
Andromedik
Known for his festival-ready sound and high-energy performances, Andromedik comes to DIVIDE to deliver a full spectrum of drum and bass.
June 18 | DIVIDE | Tickets
Nausea Lite
Nausea returns to Ancient World for a “lite” night starting from 10:30pm. Featuring founders Bibbe Zee and Discarded, plus new duo Shuffle Girls and more.
June 26 | Ancient World | Tickets
Toast and Jam Session #1
Six local producers playing 30-45 minute sets of nothing but their own productions. Expect immersive visuals programmed by the artists themselves and heavy bass.
June 27 | Low Life Bar | Tickets
