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 UK folk pop ensemble is also touring Australia in 2026.
Catch Riley Pearce performing at The Grace Emily in February next year.
The Spanish music festival also features performances from Interpol, CMAT, Belle and Sebastian, Paris Paloma and Folk Bitch Trio.
The rising pop star has also shared the new single, ‘Bluffin’.
The global EDM festival hits Melbourne and the Gold Coast next year.
The three artists take home $5,000 cash and $5,000 in Yamaha instruments.
The track is the third single taken from their latest album, Terrorform.
Catch the acclaimed DJ and producer spinning the decks at Electric Circus on Valentine’s Day next year.
The latest track taken from Gorillaz’s upcoming studio album, The Mountain, features Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey.
The tour includes support from In Hearts Wake and Redhook.
The global popstar joins fellow headliners Iron & Wine and Arrested Development.
The Sydney rapper is hitting the road next year for four special shows.
The group are playing a special show aboard the iconic Popeye River Boat as part of Adelaide Fringe 2026.
Acclaimed singer Michael Paynter’s upcoming tour is a celebration of Australia’s greatest songs.
High Voltage Anxiety is scheduled for release on March 27 next year.
Metalcore heroes Better Lovers will be joined by Split Chain and Blind Girls.
The Brazilian heavy metal legends are calling it a day with one final Aussie tour.
The Dune Rats will perform at all dates on the tour.
The folk metal act are celebrating the release of their new album Winter Storm and 30 years as a group.
A genre-defying, high-octane sonic experience are playing Tarndanya/Adelaide as part of Adelaide Fringe.
The festival is a collaboration between Asian powerhouse Appelwood and Aussie promoters Untitled Group.
The tour comes in support of their new album, The World Is Not Yours.
Ultra Dundee is the second release from Bad/Dreems’ new record label, Gutto Records.
The indie folk act has announced four special shows in May 2026.
The bill also includes Lambrini Girls, Underworld and Australia’s own Tash Sultana.
This grunge revivalists will be joined on the road by special guests Angel Du$t.
This is your last chance to catch the disco greats live in Australia.
The Swedish post-punkers will be joined by Private Function (All Shows Au) + Mini Skirt (Bris) and The Gnomes (Syd).
The psychedelic jazz trio return down under next year for a run of festival and headline shows.
South Australia’s PASH will be performing at the festival in February 2026.