September 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

Waxx Off – ‘Wickedest’

Looking for a supercharged fly kick to the senses? Waxx Off has a treat just for you! His most recent release ‘Wickedest’ is a 174bpm red hot heater that’s kicked off a national tour for the exciting producer. Inspired by the Need for Speed soundtracks from the 2000s, this hard-hitter perfectly soundtracks sliding around the corner sideways in your car (on Mario Kart, of course). Freshly signed by an international booking agency, Waxx Off may be one of SA’s fastest rising stars.

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You Should See

Sugar Invites: Youandewan (GER)

There’s no better way to shake off winter than grooving to Berlin-based trailblazer Youandewan at Rundle Street institution, Sugar! Recently releasing a split EP, the vinyl master is making his way Down Under, thankfully making a pit-stop in SA to join forces with local, cult-favourite turntablist Lenin for a brilliant exposition of bouncing bass.

September 14 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor

Alexander Flood & Close Encounters

Alexander Flood is one of the country’s most exciting young artists and he just happens to be an SA local. On November 1, he’ll join forces with Naarm-based electronic duo Close Counters for a blissful evening at Summertown Studio. Flood’s drumming mastery knows no bounds and is something to witness live – Mix that with Close Counter’s live set, and you have an unforgettable evening.

November 1 | Summertown Studio | Tickets via Humanitix

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Four More

Mousse T. (GER)

German stalwart Mousse T. joins a local lineup of Souli, Ezee G and Audioporn at Sugar! Presented by Wines and Good Times.

September 13 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor

Chali 2na (Jurassic 5) Live @ Yeo Haus

MC royalty Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 takes his national tour a little further south to perform at Yeo Haus’ newly built headquarters in Port Elliot.

September 14 | Yeo Haus | Tickets via Yeo Haus

Musclecars (NYC)

New York-native duo Musclecars stops by Sugar on their national tour, with Nantale, Mehdi & Hunter on support.

September 20 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor

We Need Space Vol. 3 @ Velvet Underground

A night of B2B sets from Sunny + Agaya, Dr. Chemtrails + Kimbo, Late Nite Lenny + Phildo and YAX + Nicholas in Velvet Underground.

September 21 | Velvet Underground | Tickets via Resident Advisor

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