April 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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You Should Listen To
Bad’M D – Hardcore Nerd
On Hardcore Nerd, Bad'm D dives headfirst into a love letter to old-school breakbeat hardcore, delivering five tracks with high energy and tightly programmed rhythm. The EP balances nostalgic jungle-adjacent breaks and swirling atmospheric pads with a sense of authentic enthusiasm, particularly on standouts ‘All I Wanna Do (Is Dance)’ and ‘This Song Makes Me Really Happy’. It’s polished but still driven by DIY spirit, celebrating the “nerds” behind electronic music culture while keeping the dancefloor in mind. A joyful burst of rave revivalism with genuine heart.
You Should See
Dubvert Ft. Dub Athlete (UK)
Subvert returns with Dubvert, a night of heavyweight dub pressure with UK selector Dub Athlete touching down for a deep session of bass-driven sound system culture. Expect rolling sub-bass, dubby rhythms, and hypnotic dancefloor energy as the night dives into the roots and future of underground dub. Lock in for a powerful showcase of international talent and local support. Dubvert is set to shake the room.
April 18 | Ancient World | Tickets
Sleaford Mods
Catch the raw, electrifying energy of Sleaford Mods live at Hindley Street Music Hall on April 19. Known for their razor-sharp lyrics, pounding beats, and explosive stage presence, this UK duo deliver a no-holds-barred performance self-described as “electronic muntminimalist punk-hop rants for the working class.” Don’t miss one of the most fiercely original acts in modern music when they hit Adelaide.
April 19 | Hindley Street Music Hall | Tickets
Four More
Electric Island
Above and Beyond, Armand Van Helden, Flight Facilities and more are hitting Glenelg Beach for a huge festival of electronic dance music.
April 11 | Glenelg Beach | Tickets
Paranoia 5
Paranoia returns for its fifth instalment. Expect hypnotic rhythms, driving percussion and a carefully curated lineup of local and interstate selectors.
April 11 | Cosmos Club | Tickets
Back To Basics
Join Everything Else Productions as they deliver you a night of old school ‘90s classics, happy hardcore, hard house and a splash of trance.
April 17 | Cosmos Club | Tickets
Metrik – Awake Album Tour
The Collective & Inhibit present Metrik on tour for his new drum and bass album Awake. Supported by special guest T & SUGAH.
April 24 | Divide | Tickets
