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.
Image @verzanski (Instagram)
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
The UK pop starlet has announced her biggest run of Australian shows ever.
The German goth metal heroes land at Lion Arts Factory next month.
The UK pop star will be joined by fellow headliners Fatboy Slim and Kasabian.
The UK grime and bass MC returns to Australian shores next month.
The ‘80s synth-pop icons are playing all the hits when they hit Australia in 2027
‘In the Name of Your Love’ is the third single taken from Telenova’s highly anticipated second album, The Warning.
‘Anything or Anyone’ is the latest single taken from Romanie’s upcoming album, It’s Not That Funny.
The annual Melbourne festival returns with another ripping lineup.
Skate Daze is a youth-oriented event bringing music, murals and mayhem to City Skate Park.
Colonial Drift, William Crighton’s fourth studio album, is out March 20 via ABC Music.
The South Aussie ensemble return to Adelaide in October.
Full Circle is set for release Friday 27 March via Beyond The Groove / AWAL Recordings.
The tour celebrates the release of MAY-A’s new album, Goodbye (If You Call That Gone).
Blush are hitting the raod for a run of shows across Janaury and February.
The composer and multi-instrumentalist is performing at WOMADelaide in March.
Isle of Wight Festival runs from Thursday 18 June to Sunday 21 June 2026.
‘In Animation’ is the latest single taken from Karnivool’s upcoming album In Verses, out February 6 via Cymatic Records/Sony Music.
The duo will be celebrating the music of the iconic TV show this March.
The Dubliner returns to Australia for a run of shows across February and March.
This year’s festival features performances from Ocean Alley, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Veronicas, The Temper Trap, Mallrat and many more.
This is the third track taken from Bad//Dreems upcoming fifth studio album, ULTRA DUNDEE.
The dynamic UK electronicore marvels are touring with support from singer, songwriter and rapper Grandson.
Due to high demand there will be a second show in Adelaide.
Catch the post-hardcore icons performing are at The Jade.
This year’s inaugural edition of the three-day heavy metal extravaganza features Parkway Drive, Polaris, Northlane, The Butterfly Effect and more.
The indie quartet are performing five shows across June.
‘Opening Night’ appears on a forthcoming benefit album for the UK-based children's charity War Child.
The film was recorded the third night of a sold-out run at The Marrickville Bowling & Recreation Club in Sydney, Australia.
The track is taken from Blake’s upcoming album, Trying Times.
Catch Chet Faker performing live in Adelaide at A Day In The Gully next month.