October 2025: 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
La Lani – ‘Love Addiction’
With a clear love for EDM, La Lani has built a reputation through her high-energy sets, precise production and ability to connect dancefloors through pumping melodies. Now signed to Sydney-based record label LOVE CLVB, she releases her most defining work yet with ‘Love Addiction’, a high-tempo euphoric house track that blends driving synths, groovy percussion and lush vocals to give that Eurodance nostalgia. If you’re a fan of artists like Sam Alfred, Pretty Girl, Kettama or DJ Heartstring, then this is for you!
You Should See
Bushbaby (UK)
Emerging from Brighton’s underground to become a standout name in the UKG club circuit, Bushbaby makes his second appearance at Electric Circus; this time joined by New Zealand artist Emilie for her Adelaide debut. Part of his Every Time World Tour, expect that hard-hitting UK garage swing that’ll knock you off your feet and onto the dancefloor.
October 24 | Electric Circus | Tickets
Heuristic
Adelaide DJ/Producer Strict Face launches Heuristic, a night of dance music, off-kilter rhythmic pressure, low-end shrapnel and dancefloor psychedelia. Rising percussive connoisseur Scalymoth joins the lineup from Brisbane, bringing upfront club belters intertwined with fluid drum programming, while Strict Face will carry out his infamous dealings in kinetic dance music, coming off the back of his self-released debut album Severe Forward.
October 25 | Ancient World | Tickets
Four More
Audiojack (UK)
UK tech-house duo Audiojack bring their sound to the Austral for the front room’s first show after a 12-month hiatus. Featuring sound by Void and FUNKTION ONE.
October 5 | The Austral Gala Room | Tickets
Baile Da DZ7 w/Noguera
H34ven0n34rth join forces with Giroloco to bring the hottest Brazilian dance party to Adelaide ‘BAILE DA DZ7’ with renowned Baile Funk DJ, Noguera DJ.
October 5 | Ancient World | Tickets
Fresh 92.7 Windback Party
Dance through the decades as Fresh 92.7 takes over Zhivago with wall-to-wall dance anthems.
October 10 | Zhivago | Tickets
Spring Throwdown
EZ Now returns in conjunction with Ancient World to bring you another night of proper bass music, focusing on multiple forms through an eclectic selection of amazing selectors.
October 11 | Ancient World | Tickets
Middle of the Night is out independently this August.
The album arrives as Kingswood are mid-way through their Australian tour.
The track is taken from The Lazy Eyes’ upcoming album, Cheesy Love Songs.
The track is taken from Kita Alexander’s upcoming sophomore album, RAGE.
This is the third taste of Ruel’s upcoming album, Kicking My Feet & Screaming.
Held across two days at The Burnside Ballroom, this year’s Porch & Recreation features an awesome variety of national and international acts.
The EP features six tracks, including the previously released singles ‘Tracy’, ‘Ricochet’ and ‘East End Girls’.
The album and soundtrack act as a companion piece to NOFX’s upcoming documentary, 40 Years of Fuckin’ Up.
The track is taken from the emerging artist’s upcoming debut album, Gentleman.
Driven by youth and backed by Sia and Troye Sivan, the NUMAs are set to fast-track the next wave of Australian talent.
Expect to hear all of Linkin Park’s biggest hits and anthems.
This is the first taste of new music from Stand Atlantic in 2026.
The indie rockers are hitting the road in support of their upcoming sophomore album, I Thought The Altitude Would Make It Worth The View.
The Welsh rock trio will also be joined on the road by Cali metalcore outfit Kingdom of Giants.
The rapper-turned-country star will be joined by Don Toliver.
Subscribers worldwide can now experience performances, highlights, and behind‑the‑scenes access in real time
The doco makes its world premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival next month.
The thrash metal icons have also shared the record’s first single, ‘It’s For the Kids’.
The album includes the singles ‘Black Sage’ and ‘A Hole To See The Sky Through I’.
This is your chance to nominate your favourite First Nations artists for a slew of awesome awards.
This is the band’s first national tour in 30 years.
The metalcore master will be joined by Nevertel (US), Vana (NZ) and Outloved (AUS).
The deluxe edition of My Chemical Romance’s fourth studio album includes nine previously unheard tracks.
The duo return down under after their sold out 2025 run.
The rising folk-country star will be joined on tour by special guest Clover County.
Culture Wars are touring in support of their debut album, Don’t Speak.
The track arrives as the lads gear up for shows across North America and Canada.
American metalcore outfit Killswitch Engage will be supported by British heavy metal outfit Sylosis.
Nevermore is a concept EP set in 2073 in a world ravaged by war, corruption and greed.