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

Ellie Robinson, Contributor

Ellie Robinson

Ellie Robinson is a Naarm/Melbourne-based music and pop culture writer/editor, dog connoisseur and giant dork, working as Commercial Editorial Manager across The Music, Purple Sneakers, Kill Your Stereo and Countrytown. Her work has also been published globally in flagship publications like NME, Junkee, Australian Guitar, BLUNT and Mixdown, and she’s scribbled up copy for record labels like UNFD, Domestic La La and Cooking Vinyl. 

Ellie gravitates closest to emo (all waves), alternative and pop rock, but she’s just as big a fiend for dubstep, country, hyperpop, indie… Her ears know no bounds. As a writer, she’s passionate about exploring the ways creativity is informed by identity; she’s devoted to amplifying the voices of queer and trans artists, destigmatising mental illness, fighting for social justice and mining from the philosophical and spiritual sides of art.

When she’s not writing, Ellie can be found fawning over vinyl records, enamel pins and plushies (shoutout to Blåhaj, the most iconic trans ally), snuggling up to her dog, or getting way too hyped over the latest MCU movie/show. And yes, she knows she did the horns facing the wrong way – she cannot, in fact, name three Metallica songs.

You can keep up with Ellie on her website, Twitter and Instagram.

News / Music
Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes Announces First Australian Shows In Over Ten Years
The hip-hop legend has announced two headline shows to follow his appearance at the Promiseland festival.
Industry / News
Allegra Neve / Tim Blunt / Ruby Archer / Sheanna Parker / Nat Vazer
APRA AMCOS Announces Recipients Of 23% Mentorship
"Embarking on a music career is brave – but it comes with a unique set of challenges and can at times feel isolating," says APRA AMCOS’ Karen Don.
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ABBA
Björn Ulvaeus Says The Name ABBA Is ‘Stupid’
“We didn’t have a choice in the matter,” he revealed, pointing out a hilarious incident that could’ve put them in legal trouble.
News / Music
Ross Wilson
Ross Wilson Plots Special One-Off Concert To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
“It’s gonna be great to tread the boards and raise the roof one more time,” Ross Wilson says of his ultra-special, one-night-only event.
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Charli xcx
Charli XCX Takes A Stand Against Fans Being Abusive Towards Taylor Swift
“It disturbs me that anyone would think there is room for this in this community,” Charli xcx said in response to clips of her fans chanting “TAYLOR SWIFT IS DEAD”.
Industry / News
Stop Devaluing Music
AI Music Takeover Hits Speedbump As Lawsuits Begin
Universal, Warner and Sony have all set their sights on taking down generative AI music services Suno and Udio.
News / Music
SOPHIE
SOPHIE To Have Legacy Continued On Posthumous Final Album
The self-titled effort was completed by SOPHIE’s longtime collaborator Benny Long, and is primed for release in September.
Industry / News
Indie-Con Australia 2024
Full Program Announced For Indie-Con Australia 2024
This year’s Indie-Con will feature more than 80 speakers across 18 sessions, covering every corner of the Australian (and global) music industry.
News / Music
MAREYA
TRACK PREMIERE: MAREYA – ‘Need You Now’
“It’s awesome to witness how audiences instantly vibe with this track,” MAREYA says of her powerful new single ‘Need You Now’.
News / Music
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake Announce 2024 Aus Tour To Celebrate ‘Hello Rockview’
Less Than Jake will give Australian fans a full performance of their 1998 ska-punk classic, ‘Hello Rockview’, alongside plenty of hits from the rest of their catalogue.
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Liam Gallagher @ Margaret Court Arena
Liam Gallagher Suggests Oasis Could Reform Without Him ‘Like Queen’
He’s even put forth a suggestion for his “replacement”.
News / Music
Gretta Ray / Keli Holiday / Alex The Astronaut
Gretta Ray, Keli Holiday, Alex The Astronaut & More Announced For BIGSOUND 2024
The first showcase announcement features a whopping 70 acts, with more standouts including Stand Atlantic, Sly Withers, Lotte Gallagher, FRIDAY* and Y.O.G.A.