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

Mick Radojkovic, Journalist

Mick Radojkovic

Mick Radojkovic went to a Living Colour concert in his youth that “ruined him”. He is continually chasing his 'Amy' - that moment, that feeling, that pure pulsing energy of a show that will change his life again. Words will never replace the actual feeling that music gives us, but for the last nine years, he’s been writing for The Music to try and get there. Before that it was with Lunchbox, Aussie Playlist and Faster Louder. He also hosts an all-Australian music show on Sydney's 2SER, The Tuckshop.

Industry / Feature
Kankawa Nagarra
'It's Something Quite Extraordinary': A Wrap Of The 2024 Australian Music Prize
The word ‘prestigious’ gets thrown around a lot, but it’s the perfect description of the Australian Music Prize.
Industry / Feature
Royel Otis, Missy Higgins, Angie McMahon, Troye Sivan
Behind The Scenes At The 2024 ARIA Awards
Nights like tonight are so important in ensuring that Australian music is front and centre for at least one night a year.
Industry / News
'Who Gives A F*ck About Australian Music?' panel
'Who Gives A F*ck About Australian Music?' BIGSOUND Does
The question remains – How do we make Australian music relevant to Australian audiences?
Industry / News
Emily Copeland at BIGSOUND
Emily Copeland At BIGSOUND: 'The Selling Power Of Triple J Still Exists'
While Copeland didn’t tackle the almost impossible discussions around rating, relevance, and the regions, she did prove that the ABC continues in the right direction.
Industry / News
Amy Taylor at BIGSOUND
Amy Taylor At BIGSOUND: 'Being An Australian Touring Band Is F*cking Hardcore'
If you took nothing else from Taylor’s keynote, it was this: “B*tch, this is the entertainment industry, don't think about it too much!”
Reviews / Live
Courtney Barnett
Live Review: Courtney Barnett @ Odeon Theatre For MONA FOMA
Despite a bustling bar queue that occasionally broke the hypnosis, it was a very special and intimate experience that is unlikely to be seen much more, if at all.
Reviews / Live
Foo Fighters on stage
Live Review: Foo Fighters @ AAMI Park, Melbourne
“This is the most fun we’ve had on stage in a long f*cking time!”
Industry / Event
Behind The Scenes At The 2023 ARIA Awards
The 2023 ARIA Awards ceremony was successful in doing what it’s supposed to - acknowledging and bringing together the people who make, create and support music in Australia. 
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The World Is A Vampire Festival @ The Hordern Pavilion
“As Americans, we lack that joy and spirit."
Reviews / Live
Pic by Peter Dovgan
Live Review: Empire Of The Sun @ Enmore Theatre
With the promise of new music, Empire of the Sun are not about to disappear into the haze just yet...
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Fontaines D.C. @ UNSW Roundhouse
Fontaines D.C’s music represents so much of the last three years, and it was encapsulated in a cathartic and visceral display before a hungry and desperate crowd.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Elton John @ Allianz Stadium
"I never thought we were coming back, but we did and we’re glad to be here!"
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