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

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Michael Marcagi
Michael Marcagi: ‘It's Cool To See Fans Genuinely Interested In Lyrics & Storytelling’
Ohio native Michael Marcagi details the risk he’s “willing to take” in developing his artistry beyond TikTok fame ahead of his debut Australian tour.
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Emily Wurramara
Emily Wurramara Charts Dizzying Highs & Lows On ‘NARA’, Her Boldly Assertive ‘Rebirth Into Music’
Six years on from ‘Milyakburra’, Emily Wurramara has evolved – personally and artistically – into a whole new woman. Her journey to the forefront was chronicled on the Anindilyakwa singer-songwriter’s second album, ‘NARA’, which she candidly unpacks in this exclusive interview.
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The Whitlams
Tim Freedman On 'Love This City': 'It’s All Over The Shop, But It Has The Whitlams’ Trademark Of Inner-City Romance'
Tim Freedman reflects on the success (and backlash) feeding into The Whitlams’ acclaimed fourth album, 'Love This City', ahead of the 25th anniversary national tour.
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Frank Sinatra at Amsterdam Airport
What Frank Sinatra Thought Of The Aussie Press - All Hell Broke Loose 50 Years Ago Today
After offending the Australian press, Frank Sinatra upset multiple unions in Australia, getting himself stranded before Bob Hawke intervened.
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Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter
'Good Luck, Babe!' And 'Espresso': The Artists Reviving The Art Of Carefree Pop Music
You likely hadn’t heard of Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter in 2023, but in 2024, you can't escape them - and for good reason.
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CYRIL
From Darwin To Deutschland, CYRIL Eyes A Bright Future: ‘There's A Lot Of New Music Coming’
Darwin-based DJ and producer Cyril Riley is living his best life. After going viral last year, he’s setting his sights on a new EP (or two) and massive world touring plans.
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Eves Karydas
Eves Karydas On Her 'Liberating' Comeback LP 'Burnt Tapes': 'I Was Able To Do Whatever The F*ck I Wanted'
Eves Karydas created an "emo yacht rock" record that came together like a "patchwork quilt," and she couldn't be prouder of it.
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The Maine
What Drives The Maine 16 Years Into Their Career: 'We Still Respect The Art'
"We're not the biggest band in the world, but I think everyone that likes us appreciates us not just doing the same records over and over."
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Vetta Borne
Vetta Borne On Being A Queer Woman Of Colour In Music Production: ‘One Of The Biggest Hurdles Is Lack Of Representation’
“When everybody around the table looks nothing like you, it’s easy to feel like an outsider.”
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The Last Martyr
Metallica Got Hacked, And So Did I: How Artists Can Protect Their Socials
After The Last Martyr got hacked and lost access to their Facebook page, singer Monica Strut has shared some tips to protect other bands from the same situation.
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KLP
KLP On New EP ‘Alter’: 'Sometimes You Have A Song & A Gut Feeling It’s Working'
The singer/songwriter and record producer is back to soundtrack the ragers of 2024.
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Vetta Borne
Top 10 Influences With Vetta Borne
Discover the Melbourne artist's top influences that shaped her new EP, 'Afterlife'.