February 2026: Beats Round Up
James Geue 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
blayke – The Wave Experiment
blayke’s The Wave Experiment is an engaging electronic deephouse and dub techno-tinged EP that balances dancefloor energy with creative underground flair. Released as the first project on the Friends Rave label, it unfolds across six tracks that explore textured grooves, pulsing rhythms, and emotive synth work, all polished with clear production and dynamic pacing. The standout moments blend club sensibilities with thoughtful sound design, making it both a fun and immersive listen. A promising debut that hints at blayke’s evolving sound in electronic music.
You Should See
MGC X H03: Net Gala (KR)
Misanthropic Grief Club and H34VEN0N34RTH unite to present NET GALA [KOREA], one of the driving forces who spearhead the underground club scene of Seoul. Known for pulsating drum rhythms and mercurial sonic elements, the South Korean producer will be bringing their experimental club sound to the Ancient World basement for a night of wild dancing. Supported by Weyón (Gadigal), Adelaide’s live duo Messianic Gloss and local DJs.
February 6 | Ancient World
TRYP III
Drift through hazy afternoon ambience into the evening’s ecstatic electronica; from the winesoaked sounds of Wilson Tanner to James K’s downtempo dream pop, and D-Grade’s frenetic, hypnotic, bossy and beautiful sounds. Barker’s beatless trance arpeggios will energise the early evening, while local digger Romi’s cerebral, left-field sounds animate the day. This will be a perfect start to the weekend.
February 28 | Cloisters at UniBar | Tickets
Four More
Victor Ruiz at Afterparty
Techno king Victor Ruiz returns toAdelaide after a sellout show at Sugar in 2025. This year, Afterparty is taking the techno to Divide nightclub on Hindley Street.
February 6 | DIV-DE
NERVE
Nausea favourites return with their second edition of NERVE, focusing on four-to-the-floor sounds ranging from industrial electro to deep melodic techno and more.
February 21 | Ancient World | Tickets
Soul Mass Transit System (UK)
Leeds local legend Soul Mass Transit System returns to the Electric Circus basement for a big night of high-energy garage music
February 27 | Electric Circus | Tickets
Overload Presents Casey Club
Sitting at the intersection of dubstep, UK garage, UK bass and raw club energy, Casey Club’s sound is built to rattle the dancefloor.
March 12 | Ancient World | Tickets
