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

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WILSN
'My First Album Wasn't Quite Where I Am Now’: WILSN Is In Full Flower With ‘Bloom’
"It's a bit more matured in the topics and having more of a deeper understanding of love and loss and hope and all those sorts of things," WILSN (aka Shannon Busch) says of her newest album.
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Alexandria
Mathematics, Boygenius & Viral TikToks: Behind The Unexpected Fame Of WA’s Alexandria
“I did not expect that it would blow up in the way that it did,” Alexandria explains.
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Michael Jackson in Perth in 1985
The Curious Case Of Michael Jackson And The Perth Telethon
How the King of Pop ended up in Perth 40 years ago this week.
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Bluey's Big Play Cast, Jacob Williams
'Bluey’s Big Play' Puppetry Director Jacob Williams: ‘No Matter Where We Take This Show, The Reaction Is Always The Same’
'Bluey's Big Play' Puppetry Director Jacob Williams opens up about the challenges of bringing Bluey and her family to life, as well as the thrills of the live show.
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SPEED
SPEED: ‘Across The Country, There’s Bands Made Up Of Young People Carrying The Torch For Hardcore’
Ahead of the release of their new EP 'ALL MY ANGELS,' Sydney's finest, SPEED, open up about the power of grief, music, and community.
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Ruel
'The First Time I'd Written About Love In That Way': Ruel Returns To His Roots On 'Kicking My Feet'
Outlining the inspirations behind tracks on his long-awaited new album, 'Kicking My Feet,' Ruel opens up about his journey from Sydney to Los Angeles ahead of a triumphant homecoming.
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's Alec Ounsworth
'A Certain Innocence To The Whole Thing': Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Reflect On 20 Years Since Their Groundbreaking Debut
"So there was a sense that this might have a bigger audience somewhere, but we didn't realise that it would be like an international thing or anything like this," says Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's Alec Ounsworth.
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Cosmic Psychos
I Like Beer: A Day Shooting With The Cosmic Psychos
Anthony Hayes, an Australian actor, director, writer, and producer, ponders how he went from working with Brad Pitt and Zac Efron to directing a music video about Cosmic Psychos' love of beer.
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Harry Vanda
How Old Can You Be Before You Make Your First Solo Record?
Harry Vanda has been a star since The Easybeats' days, but he's defied expectations by releasing his first solo single last month, aged 79.
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The Buoys
The Buoys: 'It Felt Like One Huge Collective Win For All Of Us'
Ahead of their performance at Qld Music Trails’ The Long Sunset and Australian tour, The Buoys reflect on relationships, new music, and hitting the ARIA Charts.
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Skunkhour
‘We Didn't Want To Be Associated With A Fad’: 30 Years Later, Skunkhour Are Still ‘Up To Our Necks In It’
Aya Larkin reflects on Skunkhour's breakthrough single, and the importance of celebrating their legacy with an upcoming tour.
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Sue Nami
Favourites, Roses And Revolution: Inside Wild At Heart Records And Sue Nami’s Bold Debut
“Every song on my album was inspired by different artists, sounds and pop culture," admits Sue Nami.