November 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
La Lani & Rex Heaven – ‘Over U’
Top-tier Adelaide DJ La Lani is known for keeping packed dance floors bouncing across town, so it’s a privilege to have her second official release, ‘Over U’, playing on loop. Co-produced with Rex Heaven, the track launches into business right from the get-go, leaving you no choice but to stay on board for the entire ride. The track progresses through a high-tempo flow, packed with brilliant build-ups and undeniable drops. Expect to hear this one a lot over summer!
You Should See
Sugar Park Series
Inside Out Audio are back to bring you a series of open-air park pres in partnership with long-time collaborators (and internationally renowned speaker brand) Funktion-One. The November program preludes a stacked lineup at Sugar nightclub, featuring bills curated by Yax, 2bscene and Inside Out Dance Club. The al fresco fun takes place in the parklands and kicks on until January 18.
November 9 to January 18 |Adelaide Parklands | Tickets via Humanitix
AdeLOUD
Motez can now add event curator to his CV after billing the AdeLOUD lineup – a festival at the University of Adelaide to celebrate its 150 years. Local, national and international talent will play across two stages, including one designed as a boiler room-esque furnace, on November 16. The standout lineup features sets by Genesis Owusu, Elsy Wamyeo and JamesJamesJames.
November 16 | UniBar and the Cloisters | Tickets via Humanitix
Four More
Material World // Prins Thomas
Norwegian dance will be on display at the second cosmic escapade into 'Material World' at Sugar.
November 8 | Sugar | Tickets on the door
Tiana Khasi
Three incredible artists, one stage. Catch Tiana Khasi (Naarm) with Ruru & Quartz Pistol under the disco balls at Summertown Studio.
November 29 | Summertown Studio | Tickets via Humanitix
Anthea & Elina (UK)
All vinyl, all night. Anthea & Elina bring their collections to town thanks to Inside Out Dance Club.
November 30 | Sugar | Tickets on the door
Our Sound: Pendulum (DJ Set) & Luude
Genre-defining act Pendulum takes to the decks at Bonython Park for a huge party supported by Luude.
December 7 | Bonython Park | Tickets via Moshtix
The UK pop star will be joined by fellow headliners Fatboy Slim and Kasabian.
The German goth metal heroes land at Lion Arts Factory next month.
The UK grime and bass MC returns to Australian shores next month.
The ‘80s synth-pop icons are playing all the hits when they hit Australia in 2027
‘In the Name of Your Love’ is the third single taken from Telenova’s highly anticipated second album, The Warning.
‘Anything or Anyone’ is the latest single taken from Romanie’s upcoming album, It’s Not That Funny.
The annual Melbourne festival returns with another ripping lineup.
Skate Daze is a youth-oriented event bringing music, murals and mayhem to City Skate Park.
Colonial Drift, William Crighton’s fourth studio album, is out March 20 via ABC Music.
The South Aussie ensemble return to Adelaide in October.
Full Circle is set for release Friday 27 March via Beyond The Groove / AWAL Recordings.
The tour celebrates the release of MAY-A’s new album, Goodbye (If You Call That Gone).
Blush are hitting the raod for a run of shows across Janaury and February.
The composer and multi-instrumentalist is performing at WOMADelaide in March.
Isle of Wight Festival runs from Thursday 18 June to Sunday 21 June 2026.
‘In Animation’ is the latest single taken from Karnivool’s upcoming album In Verses, out February 6 via Cymatic Records/Sony Music.
The duo will be celebrating the music of the iconic TV show this March.
The Dubliner returns to Australia for a run of shows across February and March.
This year’s festival features performances from Ocean Alley, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Veronicas, The Temper Trap, Mallrat and many more.
This is the third track taken from Bad//Dreems upcoming fifth studio album, ULTRA DUNDEE.
The dynamic UK electronicore marvels are touring with support from singer, songwriter and rapper Grandson.
Due to high demand there will be a second show in Adelaide.
Catch the post-hardcore icons performing are at The Jade.
This year’s inaugural edition of the three-day heavy metal extravaganza features Parkway Drive, Polaris, Northlane, The Butterfly Effect and more.
The indie quartet are performing five shows across June.
‘Opening Night’ appears on a forthcoming benefit album for the UK-based children's charity War Child.
The film was recorded the third night of a sold-out run at The Marrickville Bowling & Recreation Club in Sydney, Australia.
The track is taken from Blake’s upcoming album, Trying Times.
Catch Chet Faker performing live in Adelaide at A Day In The Gully next month.
“This song is about capturing those moments when all you feel is love, surrounded by your favourite souls,” says Motez.