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
The band will join Linkin Park on their first Aussie tour since 2013.
The release comes ahead of Obongjayar’s 2026 Australian tour.
The Indian megastar is bringing his Dastakhat World Tour to Adelaide next year.
The track EP includes the previously released singles ‘Dishes in the Sink’ and ‘Life Is’.
The American death metal freaks will be supported by purveyors of the dark ways, PeelingFlesh.
The British musician was an integral part of the Stone Roses.
South Australia’s favourite indie festival features a stacked lineup that includes international acts The Bronx and Lambrini Girls.
US rappers Gunna and Sexyy Red will headline the Australian leg of the global hip hop festival.
The tour comes in support of Bootleg Rascal’s self-titled fourth long player.
Above & Beyond will co-headline alongside Armand Van Helden and Flight Facilities (DJ Set).
‘Higher Gear’ is the second single released by effie isobel this year, following on from ‘Moon Made’.
This will be Disco Lines’ first-ever Australian appearance.
This is the third and final single take from Dyssidia’s forthcoming album, Deeper Wells Of Meaning.
The first lineup announcement also includes Charlie Musselwhite, Judith Hill and Ruthie Foster.
Rock and roll saviours Amyl and the Sniffers won four awards, including Album of the Year and Best Group.
Royel Otis will take to the stage on Friday while FISHER will close out the Sunday.
The tour comes in in support of her latest album, Don’t Be Afraid.
The release of ‘Hard Candy Christmas’ comes less than a year since The Audrey’s dropped their first studio album since 2014, Ruin & Ruin.
This is the Scottish band’s first ever Australian tour.
The surf loving trio hit the Ed Castle in February next year.
The Adelaide act have also announced their forthcoming EP, The Dogs Are Barking, is set for release in early 2026.
The trailblazing troupe of singers, dancers and instrumentalists will hit our shores in June and July next year.
This is your chance to take to the stage at WOMADelaide 2026.
Catch the Swedish metal act performing at The Gov in October next year.
The Adelaide act have also announced their forthcoming EP, THE DOGS ARE BARKING, is set for release in early 2026.
The announcement coincides with the release of the album’s first single, ‘Awakening’.
The Grammy-winning powerhouse will bring her electrifying blend of soul, funk and gospel to Australia next year.
The two tracks are taken from Boy & Bear’s upcoming new album, Tripping Over.
Catch Meg Washington performing as part of Adelaide Fringe 2026.
The track arrives hot on the heels of aleksiah’s Cry About It EP.