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

Emma McConnell, Journalist

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Live Review: Hits, Front End Loader, Spike Vincent
"The conclusion of 'Take Your Pills' prompted an onstage exchange of various 'prescription meds'."
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Live Review: Eagles Of Death Metal, All The Colours
"The band's stage presence is illustrious and Hughes certainly exudes what it is that Eagles Of Death Metal represent."
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Live Review: Peking Duk, The Meeting Tree, Benson
"An entertaining set full of onstage antics including plenty of dirty dancing, partial nakedness and pro-drug banter."
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Live Review: Leftfield, Wordlife
"With a career spanning almost 30 years, iconic British outfit Leftfield did not disappoint."
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Live Review: John Butler Trio, Tinpan Orange
"The entire venue was silent except for Butler's mesmerising melodies and the sound of the wind in the eucalyptus trees above."
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Live Review: Mexrrissey
"After a slow start the crowd really began to warm up as the language barrier became irrelevant."
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Live Review: Arthur Russell's Instrumentals
"The current reworking of Instrumentals still managed to employ the characteristic energy and dark undertones that are considered commonplace within Russell's music."
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Live Review: Oh Wonder, PLGRMS
"Oh Wonder were greeted with tumultuous applause by the endearing crowd, approval which continued throughout their lengthy set."
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Live Review: Young Lions, Far Away Stables, Stand Atlantic
"Charismatic lead Zach Britt got down and dirty with the crowd, seamlessly connecting with the audience."
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Live Review: The Belligerents, Jenny Broke The Window, King Colour
"The band covered Fatboy Slim's Praise You and received considerable approval for the interpretation of the '90s classic."
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Live Review: Robert Forster
"Forster continues to remain a quintessential and influential figure in the Australian music scene."
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Live Review: Mini Mansions, Big White
"Their electro-pop, bass-heavy sound suited the venue perfectly and drew out an eager Thursday night crowd."