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

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Childish Gambino
End Of An Era For Childish Gambino: Donald Glover Reveals Why He's Retiring The Name
After two decades, Donald Glover is farewelling his rap alter-ego, saying it's no longer "fulfilling."
Industry / News
The Kid LAROI, Barkaa
The Kid LAROI & Barkaa Lead National Indigenous Music Awards Nominations
While The Kid LAROI and Barkaa have been nominated for three awards each, Budjerah, Electric Fields, and 3% are up for two awards each.
Features / Interviews
Sachém
(Not) Too Cool For School: Sachém Talks Album Goals & Quandamooka Festival Homecoming
Sachém calls the Quandamooka Music Festival site in North Stradbroke "paradise" and, to the delight of his fans, reveals that his debut album isn't too far off.
News / Festivals
Promise Village Perth poster
Inaugural Promise Village Festival Cancelled
“We’ve made the decision indefinitely to not return to Perth, we’re scared to.”
News / Music
Olan Tekkers
Soccer Personality Turned Rapper Olan Tekkers Drops State Of Origin Maroon’s Diss Track
“Who knew we needed a state of origin diss track...”
News / Music
LL Cool J
New LL Cool J Album Has An Epic Guest List
You can't go wrong with features from Eminem and Snoop Dogg.
Features / Track by Track
Chanel Loren
'A World Of Beautiful Chaos': Chanel Loren Opens Up About Her Debut EP 'BETWEEN2WORLDS'
Chanel Loren has gone track-by-track behind her debut EP 'BETWEEN2WORLDS' with Purple Sneakers to celebrate the release of the audio hug she needed.
News / Music
Nick Ward / merci, mercy / ixaras
This Week’s Best New Music: Nick Ward, Ixaras, Merci, Mercy & More
The latest update to Purple Sneakers’ ‘Best New Music’ playlist also features fresh tunes from Sycco, GRAACE, Confidence Man and Artemas – to name just a few.
News / Music
Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims Bumps Into Brisbane Busker Playing His Song
Teddy Swims didn’t pass up the opportunity to help a fan out when he noticed them singing his smash-hit ‘Lose Control’.
News / Music
FISHER
FISHER’s Lynx Ad Is Everything You Wanted It to Be
“There’s no half-horse-half-DJ you’d rather party with, or smell like.”
News / Music
Shrek
Why The ‘Shrek’ Soundtrack Stands The Test Of Time
Which iconic track almost got cut from the movie?
News / Festivals
Beyond The Valley
The War On Fan Clacking Continues
“Just in case anyone needed a reminder of why fan clacking should be outlawed”.
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