June: 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
Theodore Kittens – ‘Laugh At Me’
Prince of AM basement parties Theodore Kittens continues their run of recent releases with hot new single, ‘Laugh At Me’. Fasten your seatbelt, but be sure to keep your limbs flailing outside the vehicle at all times: this track is built for human movement. Devilishly driving synths and energised vocal hits keep this single burning from start to finish. Want more? You can often find this emerging producer/DJ keeping dance floors warm across all levels of Crippen Place.
You Should See
Unsound Adelaide
Embracing cutting-edge evolving music, Unsound Adelaide packs in two huge nights of sonic exploration for Illuminate Adelaide. Set to rattle the walls of the Dom Polski Centre, the latest curation is a must for any adventure-driven music fan. The lineup features Adelaide-exclusive sets by performers from Japan, Norway, and Canada. However, it’s hard not to look past Saturday’s headline performance by Sonic Youth’s, Kim Gordon.
July19 & 20 | Dom Polski Centre | Tickets via Illuminate Adelaide
Live @ The Lab
Focusing on technological interplay, immersive art and experimentation, this co-curated program by The Lab and Illuminate Adelaide is bursting with exciting and raw talent. Weekend one features sets by SA’s Mondo Psycho and jazz/ psych act Big Yawn (supported by locals No News and Georgia Oatley). Weekend two sees a collab between Messianic Gloss’ Matthew Adey and Brett Davis and a hip hop showcase by local label Adverse Reign.
July 5–13 | The Lab | Tickets via ILA
Four More
Darcy Justice (Naarm)
Melodic techno stewardess of the east Darcy Justice makes her way to SA for the first time, supported by local guests Nantale and James Curd.
June 7 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor
Day Dance
Neighbouring McLaren Vale wineries kick off the June long weekend with a two-stage disco between their vineyards.
June8 & 9 | Paxton& Simon Hackett Winery | Tickets via Good Time Tickets
Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice
Each celebrating 20-year album anniversaries, these three influential hip-hop artists are out in full force!
June 20 | Hindley St Music Hall | Tickets via Moshtix
Max Cooper: 3D/AV w/special guest Motez
Colliding art, science and human emotion, Max Cooper’s 3D audio-visual performance will be the first of its kind and not to be missed!
July 12 | Hindley St Music Hall | Tickets via Moshtix
The metalcore beasts are touring their latest album, Season of Surrender.
The Sydney singer-songwriter has also announced the release of her fourth album, The Gem.
The Welsh rock trio’s new album Modern Life is Lonely drops this August.
The singer-songwriter and producer is playing Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
The acclaimed event is one of the longest-running music festivals in Australia.
The band will be joined on tour by Diesect, Darkmatter and Kids Cultists.
The Kaytetye producer and DJ continues to push the boundaries of electronic music with her latest release.
The Aussie duo are hitting the road this September and October for a run of shows.
The indie rock icons are hitting the road in support of their new album, I Built You A Tower.
The Perth outfit is also conducting several special in-store album release signings over the next week.
Bob Evans will play his seminal album in full on the tour.
The Canberra outfit are playing Adelaide Beer & BBQ Fest in July.
Catch the Grammy-nominated rapper in Adelaide this October.
The band’s upcoming album Tally is out on Friday, 24 July via Poison City Records.
The track arrives alongside an epic music video featuring both acts.
The band will be joined on the road by Ratcat and The Stems.
The South Australian festival also features performances from Kita Alexander, The Teskey Brothers and Old Mervs.
Catch Miss Kaninna live when she hits the road this August and September.
The deathcore outfit is also hitting the road this September.
This is the band’s first album to feature Jakob Nowell on vocals.
This is the American outfit’s first Australian headline tour in 20 years.
This year’s lineup also features DMA’s, Folk Bitch Trio, The Drones, Tkay Maidza and more.
The upcoming four shows mark Vindicta’s debut Australian tour.
The Newcastle band beat out stiff competition to claim the prize.
Catch the Indian superstar at AEC Arena this August.
First Sounds is a vital partnership between the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) and Gadigal Information Service/Koori Radio that continues to amplify First Nations voices.
The Aussie icons will be joined by the likes of Birds of Tokyo, Ella Hooper, Eskimo Joe and more.
Exit Wounds is the Freo quartet’s follow-up to their 2025 album, If That Makes Sense.
The BIGSOUND 100 demonstrates the sound of Australia across three nights of unmissable live shows this September.