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
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The Swedish heavy outfit have also just signed to Sumerian Records.
Melbourne Ska Orchestra are hitting the road again this August, September and October.
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Simple Minds are celebrating five decades of music with special guest Gary Numan.
Embers to Ashes is set for release Friday 28 August.
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The Australian singer-songwriter has also announced a new album, Normal Magic.
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The Irish singer is touring his latest album, Dinner Party.
The Modern Shoe Is Ruining The Foot was captured live in the studio without edits.
The Newcastle/Mulubinba five-piece are hitting the road this July and August.
WILDCHILD is out this August via Atlantic Records.
The annual rock, punk and metal festival returns this December.
The soft rock icons will perform a career-defining set when they hit Australia and New Zealand in December.
The indie rock quartet have also signed to Atlantic Records.
There’s also a host of international guest speakers, including people from Pitchfork, Bonnaroo, Soho House, MOM+POP (US), The Great Escape (UK) and SXSW (US).
The emerging singer-songwriter is touring in support of his debut album, Swimming in Jeans.
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