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.

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