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

Danielle O'Donohue, Journalist

Reviews / Album
Album Review: Birds Of Tokyo - March Fires
Lanterns in particular seems to be the centrepiece all the songs here orbit around.
Reviews / Arts
This Heaven
As the play progresses the outcome becomes inevitable, but the journey is no less powerful for the knowing.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Norah Jones & Cory Chisel
With the cranes hovering above, it was the perfect end to a near perfect show.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell - Old Yellow Moon
Though listeners may never know why these songs are significant to the pair, the way they are presented and recorded so lovingly proves they hold a special place in the hearts of both artists.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Coheed & Cambria - The Afterman: Descension
Though the original epic Amory Wars albums released by the band had their moments, Coheed & Cambria have finally let go of their indulgent tendencies and are all the better for it.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Peanut Butter Wolf, Nite Jewel & Holiday Sidewinder
Wolf took care of the more robotic vocals while Nite Jewel’s lighter, airy voice sat low in the mix of sounds, giving off a mysterious vibe well suited to a midnight show in The Spiegeltent.
Reviews / Arts
The Rape Of Lucrece - Sydney Festival
All the accoutrements, however, existed in service to O’Sullivan. This was her show and her performance was captivating.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Waterboys
Though few outside of Waterboys and/or Yeats fans would have really enjoyed this show, it was a great way to reinvigorate Yeats’ valuable canon.
Features / Music
Bring Me Water
“When I’ve been going through the songs wondering which ones to play on this tour it’s quite a novelty knowing that for 90% of the audience it will be the first time they’ve heard us play these songs."
Reviews / Arts
Symphony - Sydney Festival
The final sequence featuring all four dancers was a triumph.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Norman Blake & Joe Pernice
These two men may not have looked like your typical Spiegeltent performers but their joy in the music and performing with each other was infectious.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Lianne La Havas
At just 23, touring her debut album, Havas has many years to expand on her talent. Let’s hope Australia gets to see this charming singer often.