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

Uppy Chatterjee, Journalist

News / Music
Garbage's Butch Vig To Have Surgery For Ongoing Health Issues
"He's had severe sinus problems that have just kept recurring."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Plot
"It all compounds to give the festival a distinct shot of youth-influenced flavour."
News / Music
Here Are 10 Practical Things You Can Do To Make Your Venue A Safer Place
This Face The Music panel had some brilliant ideas
News / Music
Streaming Has Already Taken Over The World, So What The Hell Happens Next?
"I suspect that streaming services are gonna go straight to the vein as well, and try and cut record labels out of the exchange."
News / Music
The Power Of Negotiation & Other Lessons From Face The Music's Artist Management Panel
Featuring insights from managers who have worked with the likes of Tkay Maidza, Japanese Wallpaper, Totally Mild and more
News / Music
Young People With Cancer Could Be Heading To Free Gigs, Thanks To Hilltop Hoods & Google
"As an artist, all you have to do is say yes to some kids coming backstage, who doesn't wanna provide that experience?"
News / Music
EXCLUSIVE: Naations Sign With New World Artists
"Their BIGSOUND performance had us all in complete AWE."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Vengaboys, Tina Cousins, Crystal Waters, Sonique
"The nostalgic euphoria we expected kinda withers away into the epiphany that we're watching Hi-5 for drunk adults."
News / Music
Bluesfest Director Takes Aim At Mike Baird At Aus Music Week: 'He's Gotta Go!'
"I think the best way to get live music back in the inner west is to get rid of the Liberal Party."
News / Music
How To Get Your Band Playing Overseas, Despite Sounds Australia Funding Cuts
"Reciprocity is still everything."
News / Music
Gurrumul's Guitar Found Amid Major Haul Of Stolen Music Gear
"Whilst most of it is ours, there's some stuff I don't recognise so maybe it is more widespread, I'm not sure."
Features / Music
Frank Iero Contemplates The Inevitability Of Death After A Recent Close Call
"Life is a lot like being pushed out of a plane, like you didn't ask to be here but we're all on this trajectory to an eventual end."