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

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The Darkness
'We're Operating At A Higher Level Than Normal': The Darkness' Justin Hawkins Reflects On 'Dreams On Toast' And Their Love Of Australia
"We've had some incredible experiences playing in Australia and it's always something that we look forward to doing."
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Rise Against
Rise Against: ‘The World Has No Shortage Of Fuel For A Band That Likes To Sing About Injustice’
Rise Against vocalist Tim McIlrath reveals how “our collective inter-connectedness” and increasingly divisive world events inspired the enduring punk band’s tenth album, Ricochet.
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BADASSMUTHA, Mannequin Death Squad, dogworld, Briana Dinsdale
BIGSOUND Acts’ Must-See BIGSOUND Acts
"I think they are mind-blowing. If you see them, you’ll know exactly what I mean."
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Bella Amor
This Is Where She’s At: Bella Amor On Her Debut EP And The Love That Inspired It All
As Bella Amor releases her debut EP 'this is where i'm at,' the fast-rising star talks about what went into making this impressive body of work.
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Jeff Apter's 'Lee Gordon Presents...'
Suitcase Man: The Dark Secrets Of Australia’s First Showman Promoter Lee Gordon
As Jeff Apter focuses on show business promoter and mystery man Lee Gordon for his newest book, it's time to reflect on why Gordon remains such an influential figure.
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Ben Gordon teaching Chris Hemsworth how to play the drums
Parkway Drive's Ben Gordon On Teaching Chris Hemsworth To Play Drums: 'I Have So Much Respect For Him'
"I couldn’t get the smile off my face," Ben Gordon tells The Music about watching drum lessons for Chris Hemsworth pay off. "I felt like a proud dad."
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Guy Sebastian
'I Never Lost Me': Guy Sebastian On '100 Times Around The Sun'
As Guy Sebastian prepares to release his new album '100 Times Around The Sun,' the OG Australian Idol reflects on songwriting and his illustrious career.
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Tool, Turnstile, Yours Truly, Linkin Park
Who's Playing Good Things Festival In 2025?
Find out who's likely to be on this year's Good Things line-up, and who's definitely out.
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4ZZZ
Celebrating 50 Years Of 4ZZZ: 'It's More Than Just A Radio Station, It's A Community Hub'
Brisbane community radio station 4ZZZ is turning 50 and throwing a four-month party to celebrate the milestone.
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Col Joye performing on RocKwiz
Australian Music Legend Col Joye Passes Away, Aged 89
Saluting Col Joye, Australia's first pop chart-topper, who has died at the age of 89.
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Billy Joel and Greedy Smith
Remembering That Time When Billy Joel Wanted To Punch Greedy Smith
Yes, the 'Piano Man' once set his sights on Greedy Smith of Mental As Anything.
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The VANNS
'A Real Organic Feel': The VANNS Dig Into New Album 'All That’s In My Head'
The VANNS celebrate the release of their new album 'All That’s In My Head' with a track-by-track exploration of how it came together.