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From Dean Brady to ixaras, Selve to Larissa Lambert, Rum Jungle to Secret World, Lyric, Mariae Cassandra, and others, Unearthed has revealed its top-played artists of the year.

Spotify's Fresh Finds AU & NZ playlist regularly spotlights the local emerging and independent acts you need to know. As 2025 comes to a close, here are the seven Aussie artists whose status as Fresh Finds discoveries will have them dominating the musical discourse next year.

"When the time is right, we will come back together with the same spirit of care, connection and joy that defines us."

The day-by-day breakdown of the tenth anniversary edition of Beyond The Valley is finally here.

A fun fact shared today: 70% of the Top 50 artists played on triple j this year were Australian.

Robert Forster will launch the series, sharing conversations with Dave McCormack, Meg Washington, and Fred Leone.

Faithless are returning to Australia for the first time in 15 years in March 2026, and the hype is huge.

Three beloved K-pop acts have been announced as the performers for the inaugural Hello, Melbourne festival.

From The Kid LAROI to Karnivool, Telenova, Pacific Avenue, Kisschasy, and many more, these are The Music's Most Anticipated Australian Albums of 2026.

More than 15 years since she debuted into the world with the ubiquitous 'TiK ToK,' Kesha's new album, 'Period,' sees the acclaimed artist let go of the pain as she creates a safe space and expertly embraces a rare second chance.