August 2025: 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
Loop Year – Nine
Adelaide artist Loop Year releases a 9-track album appropriately titled nine, featuring a blend of dreamy guitar loops, lush synth pads and lo-fi drums. With elements of downtempo electronica and ambient dream pop, the record creates a wholesome vibe that feels like putting your feet up after a big day of doing the things you love. Reminiscent of artists like Tycho and Alex G, this is one of those albums you can chuck on at any time and experience something different with each listen.
You Should See
Imbolic 2025
Halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox, Imbolc returns for another year to bring you one of the best bush-doof festivals SA has to offer. Along with three days of wave/DNB and dubstep DJs from all across Australia, the event also includes live performers, workshops and markets that run all throughout the weekend. Organised by the Wavecult team, who are known for throwing events around Adelaide, this is a must-go for any serious basshead.
August 8–11 | Secret Location | Tickets
Ninajirachi Presents Dark Crystal IV
At the forefront of Australian hyperpop and avant-garde EDM, Ninajirachi brings her new tour Dark Crystal IV to Adelaide. Showing at The Lab, home to 50sqm of LED screens, you can expect a visual experience that will match the chaotically fun music played throughout the night. Joined by special guests, NYC producer/DJ umru and electro pop duo MGNA Crrrta, this will definitely be one for the books.
August 30 | The Lab | Tickets
Four More
Pugilist
Subvert brings Pugilist over from Melbourne to scratch that dubtechno itch. Expect deep cuts and an uncompromised focus on the music and d-floor.
August 2 | Ancient World | Tickets
Alexander Flood
Adelaide Nu-Jazz wizard Alexander Flood returns to Ancient World with his full band, following their 2025 Europe tour.
August 15 | Ancient World | Tickets
Euphoria @ Sora
Sora welcomes Euphoria – a new rave experience blending euphoric melodies and dance music presented by Rave Only.
August 15 | Sora | Tickets
Coki (UK)
UK dubstep heavyweight Coki stops off in our city thanks to collaborating collectives Tiger Club and Overload.
August 28 | Ancient World | Tickets
