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

Rip Nicholson, Journalist

Features / Music
“I Never Wanted To Be Famous"
"I am very aware that I’m in a good position and very lucky to be able to do shit that I was gonna do any way."
Features / Music
On George Clooney, The Higher Cause And Their Belief System
"We have this social responsibility but more like a social observation that will be recycled back into our music"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Funkoars, Mathas, Eloji & Branford, I Am D
"The Funkoars show the kids “this is how hip hop is supposed to sound” and trump out their old shit"
Features / Music
"I Always Felt Connected With The Culture Of Angst"
Deekline is still angry
Features / Music
How He Offers A "Kiss" To His Crowd
“The secret, as I’ve just found out, is to be brave enough to step away from formulas and not to try and deliver what is expected of you."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Fundamental Elements, Verbill, Tailor Made, Upryt, Tendancee, DJ Backlash
"Tonight at The Milk Factory, local hip hop on both sides of the stage show love."
Features / Music
Why 360 Did A 180 On His Lifestyle
“You will hit the wall so hard because you get so run down."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Macy Gray
The gifted diva graces the stage and shows us her "sexy side".
Features / Music
'One Day Was Well Overdue'
But now it's time to go acoustic...
Features / Music
Goodwill Mission Leads To Uplifting Recording
Kidjo sings for African women
Features / Music
'The Life Expectancy Of A Song Now Is Two Days'
Teaching fans about "real hip hop"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Drake, 2Chainz, P Reign
"After six years of separation, Brisbane embraces him tonight and for some, in uncontrollable ways."