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

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You Am I
'It's Not Something We've Ever Openly Chased': Andy Kent On You Am I's ARIA Hall Of Fame Induction
"I think my dad might finally accept the fact I'm in a band," explains You Am I bassist Andy Kent.
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Snakeheads' Pete Lusty & James Roden
For Peter From James: Snakeheads Release Their First And Final Album, 'Belconnen Highs'
As Snakeheads unveil their debut album, it's a bittersweet moment, one which James Roden would say he wishes his late bandmate Pete Lusty was here to witness.
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Charlie Collins' 'Nightwriter' album cover
Charlie Collins Opens Up About New Album 'Nightwriter': 'I Faced All The Demons That Ruled My Life For So Long'
To commemorate the release of her highly anticipated new album 'Nightwriter,' Australian singer-songwriter Charlie Collins digs into the raw full-length, track by track.
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Pic by Peter Dovgan
'This Is An Evolving Situation': Brian Zabinski On The Challenges Facing Australians Trying To Tour The US In 2025
"If you are coming to the US and you are planning to comply with US rules and regulations, are prepared to explain your plans, and you have no record of prior immigration or criminal issues, you will probably be fine."
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Lex Leary
From Beating World Records To Recording World-Beating Tunes, Paralympian Lex Leary’s Journey Continues To Inspire
"I love a challenge, and proving that I can overcome obstacles others might consider impossible," Leary explains. "That determination is what keeps me striving for greatness.”
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BIGSOUND 2025
Your Ultimate Guide To BIGSOUND 2025
Ahead of BIGSOUND 2025 starting next week, The Music has rounded up everything you need to know about the event, from the festival line-up to tickets and accessibility, where the best eats and parties are, and more.
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Cold Chisel, Kylie Minogue, Kasey Chambers, TISM
Hey AFL, Here’s A Grand Final Team Of Entertainment Just For You
Here are 18 Aussie legends who have never played at the AFL Grand Final.
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Playlunch
Playlunch Are Taking Their Role As Australian Music's Class Clowns Seriously
With Playlunch's 'Sex Ed' album now out in the world, the self-described 'bogan funk' outfit are enjoying their rapid ascent and unapologetic use of humour to deliver the genre-shifting good times.
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'No Secrets' book cover
'It Was Truly Like A War Zone': The Angels' Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup Recalls The Wild Start To A New Year
Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup releases the Aussie pub-rock memoir, No Secrets, today. To celebrate the milestone, the original member of The Angels, GANGgajang, and The Party Boys recounts his journey behind the kit.
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Sunsick Daisy, The Stamps, Taija, Nightlight
BIGSOUND 2025 Artists Pitch Themselves
"Imagine if Ariana Grande and Bring Me The Horizon had a musical baby..."
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Outset Youth Committee With Project Manager Andrew Davis
Youth-Led Music & Community Spirit Takes Centre Stage In Coffs Harbour With Coastal Grown
"When you bring young people together, provide guidance by local industry professionals and hand over the reins, great things happen."
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Elvis Presley & The Clash
When Five Album Covers Look Similar
While discussions of similarities Kylie Minogue and Taylor Swift have circulated this week, let's revisit other instances of art bearing strong resemblances to what came before.