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

Annelise Ball, Journalist

Features / Music
Why Isabella Manfredi Thinks Lockout Laws Are Neutralising Sydney
"They're so angry they don't give a fuck and don't want to get involved."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Paper Kites, Patrick James
"The Paper Kites sure helped every little Melbzy voice that wants to sing let it rip loudly tonight."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Alpine, Tiny Little Houses, Darts
"Flinging her boots off, she's let loose alongside co-lead singer Lou James to dance freely in all their babeing jump-suited glory."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Paper Kites, Patrick James
The Paper Kites set out to prove that Melbourne is a city that sings like a bird with their engaging, energetic show
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Dead Letter Circus, 10 Years, Guards Of May
"Dead Letter Circus give the Melbourne fans one final forceful display of alt-rock at its very eardrum-busting finest."
Features / Music
On Recording With The National's Aaron Dessner & Dreams Coming True
"It was quite intimidating to work with someone you really look up to, but we all had one vision and trusted Aaron from the beginning."
Reviews / Arts
The Flame And The Rose Folded Together
"A child sitting on her mother's lap jumps in fright at an unexpected flute screech."
Features / Music
Obsession As Inspiration
"Like becoming obsessed with someone who's left you."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Holy Holy, Fractures, Edward R
"If ever there was a band hitting their stride, it's Holy Holy right now. Heavenly."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Hiatus Kaiyote, Sex On Toast, 0.1
"I've got three dick piercings, so get your iPhones ready."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Marlon Williams & The Yarra Benders, Laura Jean
So endearing. So fun. So exceptionally talented
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Stonefield, Magic Bones, Destrends
"Thank God for Stonefield, a beautiful powerhouse of rock chicks showing the girls how it’s done."
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