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

Evan Young, Journalist

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Album Review: Mangelwurzel - Gary
"The debut long player from garage freak train Mangelwurzel naturally treads both order and chaos."
Features / Music
Why Viet Cong Addresses The Past To Move Into The Future
"I'm excited to get a new name honestly. It's like we get a rebirth, a chance to do things differently."
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The Music 2015 Writers' Poll: Evan Young
Features / Music
Le1f Is Influenced By Video Games
"It's important to say something worthwhile, but really, I just want to help people have fun!"
Features / Music
Finding Oneself On The Other Side Of The World, Under A Table
"I think my inspirations come from largely the English-speaking world, in many different parts of it, in many different ways."
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Album Review: Lusts - Illuminations
"A dark analogue sound rooted in the past, tweaked for the digital age."
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Album Review: Raury - All We Need
"While its lyrics don't always land, All We Need's hooks, melodies and rhythmic nous are remarkable for such a young performer."
Features / Music
On Acting As A Shaman In A Movie With Naomi Watts
"I give the main characters drugs and then leave on a Vespa with a girl I picked up."
Features / Arts
Jacob Williams
Jacob Williams Wants You To Be Surprised
Puppetry, It's Not Just For Kids
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Album Review: Morning Harvey - love&loveand.
"Happiness, harmonies and hooks for days."
Features / Music
On Befriending Courtney Barnett, Bob Dylan Comparisons And Touring Europe
"After going overseas with Courtney, I realise Melbourne is pretty small too. There’s bigger places to go.”
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Album Review: Leon Bridges - Coming Home
"For a debut, it’s remarkably consistent, but so much so, it occasionally translates into tedium."