Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist

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Chappell Roan, Genesis Owusu, Wolf Alice, Role Model
Laneway Festival 2026 Line-up Predictions
Who could play, who's definitely out, and who we're hoping to see at the 2026 edition of Laneway Festival.
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Pierce Brothers
The Pierce Brothers Can't Wait To Get Back To Queenscliff Music Festival
Australia's most affable siblings are celebrating 15-plus together with a huge blowout at their favourite festival – with a swag of new material to boot.
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AC/DC in Adelaide, November 2015.
Wunderstruck! Three Cities Get Ready For AC/DC’s Return
AC/DC are gearing up for their first Australian tour in a decade this year, and a handful of Aussie cities are getting ready to make the homegrown heroes' homecoming one to remember.
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The Mary Wallopers
Even In A Quiet Year, The Mary Wallopers Keep Making Noise
Ahead of their return to Australia this month, the fearless Irish punks are keeping up the craíc.
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Overheard At BIGSOUND
Overheard At BIGSOUND 2025
"That was pretty witty. Can you credit me on that one?" – Anonymous.
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Ben Folds
'My Head Is Focused On Trying To Make The Moments Count': Ben Folds Celebrates The Magic And Purity Of Live Performance
As Ben Folds readies himself for another return to Australia, the honorary Aussie reflects on his musical legacy and the beautiful imperfections that make up a live show.
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The Bamboos
‘A Fair Bit Of Life In The Old Beast Yet’: Lance Ferguson Celebrates 25 Years Of The Bamboos
As he prepares to celebrate his band’s quarter-century anniversary, The Bamboos’ founder and spiritual leader Lance Ferguson ruminates on 25 years of funk and family.
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The Belair Lip Bombs
'Working With Good People Is Also Hugely Important To Us': Camille Augarde On The Belair Lip Bombs' Signing To Third Man Records
"I do think there’s still something exciting about hearing a band from so far away."
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Buzz Bidstrup's 'No Secrets' book cover
Ten Things We Learned From Buzz Bidstrup’s Book 'No Secrets'
Butterflies, Bon Scott, Barnesy and the 'Sounds of Then.'
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John Butler
John Butler On What Fuels His Music: 'If I’m Going To Do This, I Want It To Be Part Of Something Bigger'
Ahead of the release of his new album, 'PRISM,' and accompanying tour, John Butler discusses inspirations, family, and touring with a new band.
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MUDRAT
MUDRAT: “We Have To Have Hope, And Endeavour To Be Better”
Forged out of furore and chaos, MUDRAT's debut album sees power in a union of not only hip-hop and rock, but the personal and the political.
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Johnno Keetels, Meredith Goucher, Michael Chugg, Justin Thomson
Country Music Skyline: Could Brisbane Become Australia’s Nashville?
“It’s the hub of country music in Australia."