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
South Australia’s favourite music, food, wine and culture festival Harvest Rock has announced its third fest in Adelaide’s CBD for October 2025.
The country folk singer’s latest single, ‘Ways To Fall’, officially arrives August 15.
The new additions to this year’s festival include Ally Row, Kit Genesis, Otis Namrell Band and many more.
Kesha returns to Australia for her first headline our in over ten years.
Other winners on the night included Royel Otis, Kasey Chambers and Gut Health.
The inaugural lineup also includes Shaboozey, Treaty Oak Revival, James Johnston and many more.
Eishan Ensemble are hitting the road in support of their fourth album, Northern Rhapsody.
Teenager comprises Nick Littlemore (PNAU, Empire of the Sun) and Pip Brown (Ladyhawke).
Wade Forster is touring the States before embarking on a run of Australian shows across the summer.
The open day gives secondary school students the chance to discover what the Elder Conservatorium of Music is all about.
Barnesy is playing his iconic sophomore album in its entirety.
Catch Winston Surfshirt performing tracks from his new album WINSTON at Lion Arts Factory in November.
‘Cannibal’ is the latest single from Pendulum’s upcoming new album, Inertia.
Get ready for another four nights of music, madness and good times when Lost Paradise returns over the New Year period.
Country music star Kasey Chambers will take to the stage on the Saturday evening of the three-day festival.
Confidence Man and JADE performed the song live at this year’s Glastonbury Festival.
MJDC are one of nine finalists taking part in the Harwyn Rocking the Nation Battle of the Bands competition.
The two bands are performing shows in capital cities and regional towns across Australia this October.
The Sydney leg of this year’s Good Things Festival has found a new home.
The ‘90s alternative act will perform tracks from their seminal sophomore album.
Naarm/Melbourne artist Holly Hebe continues to excite fans with the release of her latest single.
Catch the Canadian hardcore heroes touring Australia across January and February 2026.
The release comes after 3% were awarded Best New Artist at the Rolling Stone Australia Awards 2025.
Catch the UK rockers at Hindley Street Music Hall in January.
The Aussie nu metal pioneers will perform tracks from their acclaimed debut album at The Gov this October.
‘The Chase’ is the first single released by Broken Waves in 2025.
The third edition of the summit comes to South Australia for the very first time next year.
The metalcore masters will be joined on tour by While She Sleeps and The Devil Wears Prada.
An incredible 2,655,826 votes were tallied, marking the countdown triple j’s 4th biggest in Hottest 100 history.
The tour comes in support of Blake.08’s upcoming debut album, From Sydney With Love.