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.
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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
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