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
Catch Sly Withers at The Gov in November.
This is the Foo’s first track to feature new drummer Ilan Rubin.
The band return down under with support from Nonpoint.
The Aussie-born singer-songwriter is touring in support of his latest album, last night you said you missed me.
The massive EDM fest returns in 2026 with a lineup featuring Armand Van Helden, Above & Beyond and Flight Facilities (DJ set).
The track follows on from her return single, ‘I Love You Babe’.
The Aussie-born singer-songwriter is touring in support of his latest album, last night you said you missed me.
The track is taken from Los Leo’s upcoming album, LL-1000.
The album was recorded during the band’s 2024 and 2025 tour.
The tour is a celebration of Patti Labelle’s 80th birthday and 65 years in entertainment.
The lineup also includes Bring Me The Horizon, Deftones, Evanescence and Aussie lads SPEED.
Cry Club are bringing their infectious tunes to Ed Castle this November.
The Adelaide indies rockers are also embarking on a 2026 Australian tour.
The tour marks 360’s biggest ever regional run of shows.
Adelaide punks Thinktank return for a special gig 23 years in the making.
The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming studio album, Easing Out of Control.
The new version of the album includes five never-before-heard tracks.
The additional shows include a stop in Adelaide next March.
US rapper and singer Gunna has been announced the festival’s headliner.
The Cali rockers return to Australia for the first time since the release of their 2023 album, Zuma 85.
The track is the first taste of Melanie C’s upcoming album of the same name.
This year’s ceremony takes place at AEC Theatre on Tuesday 28 October.
The indie folk singer-songwriter Isabel Rumble has announced four headline shows in South Australia.
Battle Beast make their Australian debut in March next year.
The lineup features the best local and international DJs and producers.
Catch all three acts ripping up the AEC Arena in September 2026.
YOB make their Australian return after a ten year absence.
Lilly Allen’s fifth album is the followup to 2018’s No Shame.
The Californian singer-songwriter is touring his latest album, Wishbone.
Nic Cage’s favourite band are touring their latest album, I Watched You Burn.