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

Claire Dunton, Journalist

Claire Dunton

Claire Dunton is a Melbourne-based writer who loves indie rock, psychedelic rock and anything that makes her public transport rides groovy. Born in Brissie, Claire fell in love with the Australian music scene at The Zoo, BIGSOUND and countless venues and events that shape music careers and communities. She’s also an avid blogger.

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Features / Interviews
Thelma Plum
'It's Pretty Deadly': Thelma Plum On Industry Achievements & Giving Back To Unearthed
Ahead of her 'I'm Sorry, Where Is That?' tour, Thelma Plum opens up about her start with triple j Unearthed and what it means to headline a regional tour like this one.
Reviews / Live
Ball Park Music
Live Review: Ball Park Music, Bean Magazine @ Forum Melbourne
“Now seems like a good time to tell you that this is our 50th time playing in Melbourne.”
Features / List
Camila Cabello
Top Tracks We Want To Hear On Camila Cabello’s 'Yours, C' Tour
With Camila Cabello’s Yours, C tour kicking off in August with shows in Melbourne and Sydney, we are channelling our excitement into designing our dream setlist.
Reviews / Live
Green Day
Live Review: Green Day @ Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Green Day solidified their status as Rock Royalty as they blazed through their ambitious set list, playing 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' to its entirety.
Reviews / Album
Kylie Minogue - 'Tension II' album cover
Album Review: Kylie Minogue - 'Tension II'
36 years on, Kylie Minogue is inspiring new generations with her contagious dance legacy.
Features / Interviews
The Funeral Portrait
The Funeral Portrait: 'We Knew That Budgets Were Crazy But Thought, Let’s Do It To Our Fullest Extent'
“It's cool to realise that, just be you, and it works," The Funeral Portrait's Lee Jennings tells The Music. "Because people can see through the bull crap.”
Features / List
Grinspoon
Grinspoon's Top Ten Songs Ranked
As we celebrate Grinspoon's new album ‘whatever whatever’ and ahead of their 45-date tour across Australia, The Music has committed to the near-impossible task: naming the ten best Grinspoon tracks.
Features / Music
G Flip
G Flip Reveals Album #3 Plans Ahead Of Super-Exclusive Melb Gig In The BWS Cool Room
"I find the smaller shows to be a little bit more fun than the supermassive ones. So I think the intimacy is going to be great."
Features / Music
Phoebe Go
Phoebe Go’s Solo Debut Is Years In The Making, Cataloguing Desperation and Dissociation
“I’m now just going all in, balls deep with an idea. I find that I can say the thing I am scared to say a bit more.”
Features / Interviews
D12
D12's Swifty McVay On Becoming An 'Architect Of Hip-Hop': 'That's A Blessing'
D12's Swifty McVay discusses influencing young artists and what punters can expect from their tour with Xzibit and Obie Trice: "doing the same thing that captivated their hearts 20 years ago".
Features / Music
FLETCHER
FLETCHER Searched For An Antidote, And Found A Heart-Stopping Album Along The Way
“I just don’t know if I could do another Shoey, maybe something else. I am ready for whatever Australia throws at me next.”
Features / Music
Kita Alexander
Kita Alexander On Making Her Debut Album A ‘Journey’ And Its Tour ‘An Experience’
“I think the record is something that I would listen to front to end, and I would be taken on that journey with the artist. Because I genuinely enjoy listening to the songs.”
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