December/January 2025: Beats Round Up

James Geue gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip-hop, house and techno.

You Should Listen To

Drunk Radio – Blue Forest

Drink Radio delivers a moody collection of five electronic tracks that drift between tension and atmosphere on new project Blue Forest. Track one ‘The Car’ unfolds with a steady, shadowy pulse and syncopated drums. The following song ‘The Hunt’ sharpens the energy with tighter pacing and a heavier presence. Track four, ‘The Drones’, rises as the boldest piece, louder and more insistent, building a dense ambient pressure. Altogether, they form a cohesive world; dark, textural, and evocatively immersive. Available on streaming and limited edition clear green vinyl here.

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You Should See

Moon Jelly Festival

Underground party collective Small City Systems are creating something special this NYE with Moon Jelly Festival, a three-day camping festival located down south in Paramangk country. Known for cultivating intimate community connections, the team hand-picked a smorgasbord of amazing local artists, ranging from Bibbe Zee to Code 618 to Strict Face. Grab your tickets now to join them for a beautiful send-off into the new year.

December 30–January 1 | Myponga | Tickets

PhaseOne: Terranova Tour

PhaseOne returns to Australia to mark the launch of his monumental second album, Terranova. Fans can expect an explosive night filled with relentless bass and high-energy chaos. Special guest Beastboi (USA) joins the charge, supported by a strong local lineup guaranteed to push the night into absolute overdrive.

December 13 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets

Four More

Romain Garcia (Anjunadeep)

On the back of his debut performance at Anjunadeep Open Air Adelaide earlier this year, Romain Garcia returns to our shores for his Phase 01 Eureka album world tour.

December 5 | DIV-DE | Tickets

Simply Techno 2

Bringing the heat, the beats, and the full rave energy to kick off the festive season, Simply Techno is back for their second show of the year.

December 6 | The Gala Room | Tickets

A.Skillz (UK)

A. SKILLZ is returning to Adelaide for an intimate two-hour balcony party set, spinning up his own special brand of turntablist mayhem.

December 7 | BRKLYN BALCONY | Tickets

Fish56Octagon (UK)

Quality DJ, seasoned raver and viral tastemaker Fish56Octagon touches down in Adelaide for this one-off show, supported by locals Contempo and La Lani.

January 3 | Lion Arts Factory | Tickets