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

Annelise Ball, Journalist

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Live Review: The Babe Rainbow, The Dandelion, The Good Morrows - The Workers Club
“God bless each and every one of you, baby.” God bless you too, The Babe Rainbow.
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Live Review: Bastille, Foxes, Alison Wonderland
Bastille put on an amazing, ridiculous and incredible live show. You’ve been told. Don’t miss them next time.
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Live Review: The Tarantinos, Florelie Escano
"An encore mash-up of Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon and surf-rock classic Misirlou finish off tonight’s incredible show. The Tarantinos are tight, talented and totally fun."
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Live Review: The Harpoons, friendships, HABITS
With a touch more polish and professionalism, there’s no reason they shouldn’t get more serious attention.
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Live Review: Black Cab, The Infants
One punter is overheard telling her girlfriend, “I think that was the best gig I’ve been to.” This is well-deserved praise for the band booker.
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Live Review: Hiatus Kaiyote, Kirkis
Catch them up close throughout this Wednesday residency before they’re rightfully embraced by the R&B/soul elite worldwide. Total magic guaranteed.
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Live Review: Lilith Lane & Her Many Wives, Wind Cheaters, Junk Horses
Next stop for this ensemble is France, where Lane’s arresting performance is sure to be a perfect fit in a smoky little Montmartre bar.
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Live Review: Stonefield, Lurch & Chief, White Summer
Note to tweens: please watch Stonefield instead of chicks writhing naked on wrecking balls. You’ll learn a thing or two about true talent and the raw beauty of rock.
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Live Review: Nai Palm, Clever Austin
The sweet way in which she looks bashfully down at her feet, upon the conclusion of each gorgeous song, makes us all fall in love with her.
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Live Review: Ella Hooper, Gena Rose Bruce, Jack Colwell & The Owls
If tonight’s show is anything to go by, Hooper’s fans can look forward to solo material reflecting an artist ready to spread her creative wings beyond familiar roots.
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Live Review: Lior, Domini Forester, The Hawkes
Lior successfully seduces all with this intimate, heartfelt night of love for beautiful music. And gorgeous curly hair.
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Live Review: Bobby Keys & The Suffering Bastards
Silver fox Bobby Keys has still got what it takes, y’all.