April 2025: 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.

You Should Listen To

Verzanski – ‘Aqaba’

SA-based producer Verzanski has recently released a full-length album, Snakecharmer. Opening track ‘Aqaba’ is a brilliant introduction to all the sounds that flow through the entire LP, with strong notes of trip-hop, breakbeat, electronica and psych-rock. Middle Eastern flavours showcase the producer’s own heritage alongside a sonic nod to The Chemical Brothers, DJ Shadow and The Prodigy. A huge congrats to Verzanski on the LP – we look forward to seeing what’s next for the exciting artist!

You Should See

H34VENON34TH Presents: TDJ

Canadian Eurodance goddess TDJ touches down in Tarntanya for a sideshow of her SPF INFINI Australian tour. The night is set to be one of ethereality and sonic elevation, hosted at our beloved Ancient World. Live support comes from Naarm’s Soarer, who couples otherworldly glitchy textures with gorgeous vocals, as well as SA’s Cocteasu Twinks and Skorpion King.

April 13 | Ancient Word | Tickets

Touch Bass Adelaide 2025

Touch Bass returns to Adelaide for a huge Anzac Day weekend! Headlined by the UK’s HEDEX and Eksman, the April 24 event features Camo & Krooked back-to-back with Mefjus, plus sets from HOL! and live performances by Emily Makis and MC P Money. Expect huge bass and an exceptional laser show to accompany what will be a huge night in town!

April 24 | Hindley St Music Hall | Ticekts

Four More

Fresh Off the Press

Listen to never-heard-before material when local up-and-coming artists trial their fresh takes live and on stage.

April 9 | Ancient World | Tickets

Sage Garden Party

From the brains behind Earth Jam, SAGE hosts a meeting of mutual minds, discussions, and local music. All ages are welcome!

April 13 | The Joinery | Tickets

Deeptank x Subvert Presents Sub Basics (UK)

Sub Basics has spent the better part of a decade showcasing his signature dubstep sound. What better way to experience this than in a totally intimate setting?

April 17 | Ancient World | Tickets

Illy

Australian hip-hop flagbearer Illy returns to Adelaide for his Good Life tour. A chance to get close up to one of the genre’s pioneers.

April 19 | The Gov | Tickets