December 2024: 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 via @alexanderfloodmusic (Facebook)
You Should Listen To
Alexander Flood ft. Cazeaux O.S.L.O – ‘LIFE IS A RHYTHM’
Fresh off a release party at Summertown Studio, SA-based percussionist and producer Alexander Flood releases new single ‘LIFE IS A RHYTHM’ with the help of incredible voice of local wordsmith, Cazeaux O.S.L.O. Fuelled by relentless funk-driven drums and basslines, the track strides with a swagger that’ll set the pace this summer. Proving once again there’s always room for flute on the dancefloor, Mr Flood knows no wrong.
You Should See
Day Moves NYE Festival
Presented by Home of Plenty and Inside Out Audio, Day Moves rings in the New Year with a stacked lineup. Nestled within the vines, the two-stage event will host headliner Loods alongside SA’s own Wet Weather Policy, Wallace & Malone, Brigitte, Prince Aaronak & Lam Savers. With overnight camping and bus options aplenty, Day Moves is a must-have ticket!
December 31 & January 1 | Home of Plenty | Tickets via Humanitix
Sugar Park Pres Series
Inside Out Audio continues its popular series of open-air park pres along the Torrens with huge lineups to wrap up the year. This month’s program includes a curated bill by Small City Systems on December 14 and UK-based DJ Bruno Schmidt on December 21. These events are growing by the week, so get in early and stay late!
December 14 & 21 | Adelaide Parklands | Tickets via Humanitix
Four More
Happy Station Records Presents: Jovonn (NYC)
Globetrotting vinyl DJ Jovonn drops into Sugar on yet another lap of Australia!
December 6 | Sugar | Tickets on the door
Wiser X Aztec Medusa
Naarm-based DJ WISER makes their first trip to SA to play Ancient World alongside Aztec Medusa and local supports.
December 14 | Ancient World | Tickets via Humanitix
Goldie (UK)
Drum and Bass icon Goldie throws down a three-hour set with local supports at Lion Arts Factory!
December 14 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets via Moshtix
KETBOI69
KETTAMA and Partiboi69 join forces for a headline tour of Australia this January, bringing heavy beats and bodies to a sweaty sesh at Hindley Street Music Hall.
January 10 | Hindley Street Music Hall | Tickets via Moshtix
The concert series is a celebration of Watts’ legendary career.
‘Sunburned in London’ is a welcome return from the Melbourne five-piece.
The American nu metal act will be joined on tour by The Gloom in the Corner and Dregg, along with local supports in each city.
The tour is a celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary.
The two powerhouse vocalists are also touring Australia this month.
The former Australian Crawl frontman has been advised he requires surgery.
The Kiwi brothers are touring in support of their debut album, Portal.
Tickets are selling fast for a wide range of shows held across February and March.
The new musical based on the life of The Voice begins in Sydney this November.
The Florida heavyweights will be joined on tour by special guests Haywire.
Superbloom is Jessie Ware’s follow-up to her 2023 album That! Feels Good!.
Fans can expect to hear all their favourite tracks from Descendents’ seminal album.
The three day festival bill also includes Jamiroquai, FKA Twigs, Kasabian and more.
This marks Fear Factory’s first headline tour of Australia in ten years.
The tour announcement coincides with the release of Complete’s latest single, ‘Write It Down’.
Kendrick Lamar was the big winner, taking home five trophies.
Goldblum and his jazz ensemble are touring in support of their upcoming new album, Night Blooms.
Enjoy local food and drink while being serenaded by three emerging South Australian artists at this inclusive free event.
This Byron Bay metalcore lads will be joined by The Amity Affliction, Alpha Wolf, I Killed the Prom Queen and more.
The acoustic folk artist has also announced the release of new EP Gold.
This year’s ceremony includes the addition of two new awards in the Dance/Electronic categories.
The tour arrives after the release of Iron Mind’s 2025 album, Test of the Iron Mind.
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.