September 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
Loonelyspeck – Crown of My Spirit
After five years of crafting, local musician Lonelyspeck release their debut LP, Crown of My Spirit. Between heavy electro pop breakdowns, seamless track transitions and mesmerising vocal harmonies, the record delivers an energy-filled experience of highs and lows. The album is about learning to cope with and accept the cynical arcs of time and living. Personal favs include ‘Fossil’, ‘Tether’, ‘Wear Me Down’ and ‘Amulet’. Catch them playing at Hypercube Infinite.
You Should See
Hypercube Infinite
Hypercube makes a triumphant return to the underground scene with Hypercube Infinite at the Queen’s Theatre. The show features two international acts, Malibu (France), known for her lush ambient sound, and experimental group Rắn Cạp Đuôi (Vietnam). Local support features new shoegaze band Somewhere, alongside Lonelyspeck and Travis Cook. If you’re someone who is interested in exploring more experimental and left-field music, this is the sign you’ve been waiting for.
September 5 | Queens Theatre | Tickets
Clara Cuvé
Talk Tech To Me Group bring German Techno DJ and producer Clara Cuvé to SA for her debut Adelaide show. Signed to Munich label Stock5, she’s ignited stages across the world, including festivals like Awakenings and Distortion. Now it’s our turn to experience her sound firsthand. Supported by local DJs Trey Pearce, R3LLA and more, this show is for anyone who’s been wanting to scratch that Berlin techno itch.
September 14 | Divide | Tickets
Four More
Doof Techno Night Feat. Nikki Sig
Back for its third instalment, Doof Techno brings you its next party headlining Bush/Psy Tech Queen, Nikki Sig.
September 5 | Ancient World | Tickets
BLAKE.08 (Anjunadeep)
Nevermind opens up the alleyway again for Sydney DJ and producer BLAKE.08. Featuring the Funktion-One install courtesy of Inside Out Audio.
September 13 | Nevermind Alley | Tickets
CORE 1st Birthday
Over a dozen DJs play in two rooms, showcasing a tonne of genres while still keeping the night anchored in the usual CORE sound of heavy hardcore and DNB.
September 19 | Arthur Art Bar | Tickets
Simply Techno
Uniting old school and new school techno, this show promises to bring you fresh sets to make you want to leave the stress at home and get lost in the music.
September 20 | The Austral | Tickets
The metalcore heroes are also hitting the road this September.
Nature’s Pill is set to arrive on Friday 2 October via Winspear.
The album is a companion piece to last year’s Kicking My Feet.
Adelaide’s number one heavy, punk, alternative and rock festival returns in 2027
The album features collaborations with Nilüfer Yanya, Joy Crookes, Arooj Aftab, Ichiko Aoba, Nicole Miglis and Aanya Martin.
The Swedish heavy outfit have also just signed to Sumerian Records.
Melbourne Ska Orchestra are hitting the road again this August, September and October.
The duo are currently touring the country in support of their latest album, Laburnum of The Mind.
Simple Minds are celebrating five decades of music with special guest Gary Numan.
Embers to Ashes is set for release Friday 28 August.
The tour comes in support of her long-awaited sophomore album, LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO UNFOLLOW.
The Australian singer-songwriter has also announced a new album, Normal Magic.
The legendary Aussie singer-songwriter is touring his new album, Strawberries.
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.
For fans of Julia Jacklin and Sharon Van Etten.
The American rockers return down under in support of their new album, Sanctuary.
Holly Hebe has also announced an Australian tour this July and August.
The track is taken from Death Cab for Cutie’s upcoming eleventh studio album, I Built You A Tower.
‘Dirt Gold Road’ is the first album from Crooked Colours in four years.
The track is the second release taken from his upcoming solo sophomore album, 10Charlie.