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 Church will perform reimagined versions of their biggest tracks.
‘Pressed’ is the second release from the LA-based artist in 2026.
This new version includes six unreleased tracks, including a collaboration with singer-songwriter Matt Corby.
The record includes the singles ‘2 or 3’ and ‘I Just Can’t Get Over Losing You’.
The West Aussie lads are also gearing up for the release of their new album RUN IT BACK.
This marks Fear Factory’s first headline tour of Australia in 10 years.
Fans can expect to hear all their favourite Westlife hits when the boy band hit the country in next year.
The EP includes the previously released singles ‘Bullsh*t, Baby!’, ‘Punch Drunk Love’ and ‘Faker’.
Tour support comes from Custard, Magic Dirt, The Meanies, Tumbleweed and The Gnomes.
Alan Fletcher is playing two shows in Goolwa and Thebarton this July.
The album features the final song the band recorded with Charlie Watts before his passing.
The band will perform their debut album in full on the tour.
Everybody’s favourite Aussie punk rock troublemakers are heading on tour in celebration of their acclaimed sixth studio album.
The album is Don Walker’s first since 2023’s Lightning in a Clear Blue Sky.
Aussie guitar virtuoso Plini is touring with support from Delta Sleep, Cenobia and Night Dive.
The single arrives ahead of the duo’s upcoming UK tour.
This is the first new song from Hellions in eight years.
John Lydon is bringing his iconic post-punk outfit to Australia and New Zealand next year.
The rockabilly three-piece will be playing tracks from across their 13 albums.
The rapper turned country star will be joined by the likes of Bailey Zimmerman, Sons of the East, Brad Cox and more.
James Geue gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip-hop, house and techno.
The tour arrives in support of Jack Johnson’s upcoming documentary and soundtrack, SURFILMUSIC.
The tour comes in support of his latest album, Love You Madly, Hate You Badly.
The Aussie troubadour is hitting the road for a run of shows from June to December.
Catch Denzel Curry, Ninajirachi, Baker Boy and more performing at the returning Groovin the Moo this Saturday.
SA fans keen on seeing the punk rock trio will have to travel interstate.
The band were due to kick off their tour this month.
Basic includes 10 genre-defying tracks from one of Australia’s most creative artists.
The Melbourne rockers are hitting the road in support of their new album, Odd Dog In The Capital.