February 2025: 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.

You Should Listen To

RMZ & Kirby – ‘Unmatched’

Two of SA’s premier hip-hop MCs, RMZ and Kirby, have come together for the final track on RMZ’s debut EP, From The Jump. A smooth, rolling beat instantly invites you to witness the effortless flow of lyrical confidence that bounces between these two long-time friends. This song is best listened to on a sunny day with the windows down, cruising along the esplanade, or while sinking three-pointers on the basketball court.

You Should See

Anjunadeep Open Air

Adelaide-based promoters The Front Room have worked hard to produce events across SA over the years, and this show could potentially be one of their proudest moments yet. The collective is collaborating with world-renowned record label Anjunadeep for a huge outdoor event at the Cloisters near UniBar ADL. The lineup includes sets by Blake.08, HANA, Marsh and Nils Hoffman, with Romain Garcia rounding out the fantastic evening with a live performance.

February 21 | The Cloisters | Ticketbooth

Sidebyside 2025

Sidebyside returns with another huge lineup, transforming Helen Mayo Park into a utopian playground for us to enjoy! This year’s lineup consists of Andy Garvey, DJ Scorpion, STÜM, Jasper James (UK), Mr. Ho (HK), Stones Taro (JPN), Tom Trago (NL) and a cast of all-star locals (think J. Hennessy, Wallace & Malone, Mel Lake and Pia & Brigitte). Stay tuned for Fringe when this location hosts parties every Saturday night!

February 22 | Helen Mayo Park | Tickets via Humanitix

Four More

Max Richter

Catch one of the great composers of modern times performing alongside the American Contemporary Music Ensemble on his world tour.

February 20 | Adelaide Town Hall | Tickets via Ticketek

Josh Butler

Dance under the stars as UK house and techno mastermind Josh Butler takes on the open-air atmosphere at the Cloisters outside UniBar ADL.

February 22 | Adelaide UniBar | Tickets via Moshtix

Molly Nilsson (USA)

Presented by local collective Half Strange, the Swedish-born, Berlin-based synth-pop phenomenon performs her synth-driven sounds at The Lab in a show supported by Adelaide’s Quartz Pistol.

February 22 | The Lab | Tickets via Adelaide Fringe

Pachyman

A reggae-infused percussion boogie is inbound for Summertown Studio as Puerto Rican artist Pachyman touches down in SA.

March 6 | Summertown Studio | Tickets via Humanitix