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

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News / Festivals
Springtime Festival 2022
Springtime Festival Makes 'Tough Decision' To Cancel 2024 Event
"The increase in costs to deliver epic festivals such as SPRINGTIME has made it all that more challenging."
Features / Premiere
Keelan Mak
VIDEO PREMIERE: Keelan Mak - ‘Naked Eye’
'Naked Eye' is an airy yet melancholy pop banger fuelled by nostalgia for a love lost.
Industry / News
Michael McMartin
Aus Music Industry Rallies Behind Michael’s Rule Initiative
“It’s great to see the Australian music industry standing together here and I fully support Michael’s Rule,” says Michael Chugg.
News / Music
FISHER
FISHER Plays Australia’s Biggest Beach Party On The Gold Coast To 30,000 People
“Honestly one of the best days of my life.”
News / Music
Dom Dolla
Who Is Dom Dolla’s Unknown ‘Brother Eww' Artist?
“If you made this, you’ve made my day... It’s the best thing I’ve ever heard.”
News / Music
Ziggy Ramo
Ziggy Ramo Releases Debut Book 'Human?'
“My debut book is out now. After writing a manuscript I don’t have a lot left to say as far as captions go.”
News / Music
SZA
SZA Responds To Melbourne Punters: 'If You Throw Something Else, I Will Leave'
"Do not throw up any cell phones. I'm a person; that's crazy."
News / Music
Willaris. K / Kaiit / Forest Claudette
This Week’s Best New Music: Willaris. K, Kaiit, Forest Claudette & More
The latest update to Purple Sneakers’ ‘Best New Music’ playlist also features fresh tunes from Dominic Fike, Kevin Abstract, Abbe May and FISHER – to name just a few.
News / Festivals
Return To Rio
Return To Rio Festival Axed, Citing Increased Costs Of 529%
"The sad reality is that in NSW, electronic music is unfairly targeted."
Features / Track by Track
Forest Claudette
'I Wanted To Capture What It Felt Like To Rediscover Myself': Forest Claudette On New 'Jupiter' EP
With Jupiter's four songs, Forest Claudette lays plenty bare, ruminating on love, identity, empowerment, and artistic expression.
News / Music
Mama B's Bistro
Sydney’s Iconic Chippo Hotel Is Officially Australia’s First 100% Vegan Pub
The Chippo’s new menu still deals in “classic pub fare”, albeit “reimagined” for the modern vegan palette.
Features / Music
Jordan Rakei
Jordan Rakei: ‘The Loop’ Is ‘The Album I’ve Wanted To Make Since I Was 19’
From “fun, bedroom jam guy” to musical director conducting 40-plus musicians, Jordan Rakei explores yet another sonic identity on upcoming opus ‘The Loop’.