September 2025: Beats Round Up

James Geue gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip-hop, house and techno.

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.

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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