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

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Emma Donovan
Blak Day Out Postponed Due To Wild Weather: 'Tough Decision'
The postponed event starring Emma Donovan, 3%, Velvet Trip and more will now take place in August.
News / Music
Beer
Sydney Pub Takes A Stand Against ‘Multinational Craft Beer’
Earlier this year, Kelly's On King owners said, "We just want to share the love, so we won’t be ranging the corporate ‘crafts’ anymore..."
News / Music
Underscores / Saoirse Dream / Sycco
This Week’s Best New Music: Underscores, Saoirse Dream, Sycco & More
The latest update to Purple Sneakers’ ‘Best New Music’ playlist also features fresh tunes from SaxONLY, Disclosure, Fred again.. and Vince Staples – to name just a few.
Features / Music
J57
J57 On How To (Sustainably) Be A Multi-Hyphenate
The head-turning rapper, producer, singer-songwriter, label owner, music video director, fiancé and father just dropped his new album, 'THE HYPHENATE: DISC 1'.
News / Music
Underscores
Underscores Drops Feisty New Single ‘My Guy’ Ahead Of Debut Aus Tour
Her first-ever trek Down Under kicks off in just a few days!
News / Music
Saoirse Dream
Saoirse Dream Flourishes On Dynamic New Tune ‘I Want It All’
The infectious single features a scorching guitar solo, and shows us more of what to expect from her upcoming third album.
News / Music
The flooded stage site of 2024's WA Day Festival
WA Day Festival Cancelled Due To Extreme Weather
"We encourage you to spend the upcoming long weekend listening to WA's world-beating artists."
Industry / News
Gemma Navarrete / FRIDAY* / Yellowline
Create NSW Honours Gemma Navarrete, FRIDAY* & Yellowline With 2024 Generations Fellowship
“The contemporary music scene in Western Sydney is brimming with exciting talent.”
Industry / Feature
Ultra Australia
Why Australian Genre Festivals Are Standing On Safer Ground
Of the 51 festivals surveyed by Creative Australia for its inaugural 'Soundcheck' report, EDM was the most popular, making up 23 percent of all events.
Features / Music
Fever Ray
Fever Ray: ‘Getting To Know Yourself Is A Big Part Of Being Able To Be Open’
Ahead of their Vivid LIVE performances next week, we dive deep with the formerly elusive, forever entrancing Fever Ray.
Features / Music
grentperez
Grentperez Waxes Lyrical On His Favourite Songs Ahead Of Free Vivid Sydney Gig
The genre-bending stalwart will take to the stage at Tumbalong Park next weekend!
News / Festivals
Kelis
Kelis Heading To BIGSOUND, Sweet Relief! This September
Kelis will be exclusive to Queensland.