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

Emma Whines, Journalist

Emma Whines is Meanjin/Brisbane based writer and musician. She’s written for a range of publications including Fashion Journal Magazine, Starving Kids, Blank GC, The Glitter and Gold and The Music. Finishing up her Bachelors degree last year, majoring in International Relations and Writing, she is keen to delve further into the media and communications industry while continuing to write about culturally important issues, music news and politics. Currently, she works at SGC Media, writing for The Music. When she’s not at work, you can find her scouring gumtree for mid century furniture, or reading a book in the Meanjin sun.

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Tropical F*ck Storm Unveil Debut Film 'Goody Goody Gumdrops' on VHS
With only 199 editions available, you might need to move fast to snag a copy of 'Goody Goody Gumdrops'.
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Kendrick Lamar Unveils His Burner Instagram Account
Never before seen selfies, family videos and more have been made public.
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Rapper Earl Sweatshirt Announces Major Aus Tour
The tour is set to kick off in October 2023.
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Beloved International Artist Set To Headline Newstead Roots Weekender
Kicking off on July 29th, this is a free event you don't want to miss.
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Dani Filth Slams Spotify: "Biggest Criminals In The World"
"I think we had 25, 26 million plays last year, and I think personally I got about 20 pounds, which is less than an hourly work rate."
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Slipknot's Clown Drops Out Of Upcoming Tour Again Due To Wife's Health Issues
"As always, I’m so gracious for your overwhelming support for our family."
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Dance Gavin Dance Announce 2023 Australian Tour
The band will tour Australia in November of this year, hitting all major cities.
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Big Pokey
Houston Rapper Big Pokey Dies After Collapsing Onstage
"We ask that you respect his family and their privacy during this difficult time."
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Doja Cat, Clea & More: This Week's Best New Music
Each week we track down the best new music and curate it into our 'Hit List' playlist for all our readers to enjoy. Today, we've selected our top picks of the week to celebrate the songs that stood out in the crowd.
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Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods Kick Off New Era With Cruisy Single 'Laced Up'
"The idea for ‘Laced Up’ was inspired by an actual dinner I had with my wife when I was young and broke."
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Fuji Rock Festival Cancels Live Streams
Fuji Rock Festival introduced a live stream in 2019, exclusively with YouTube, as an answer to Covid-19 making festival experiences near impossible.
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Underground Playlists: New Music From Emerging Talent Lennon Wells, Angela Rose & More
Underground Playlists are back and better than ever, thanks to the legends at Mountain Goat Beer. In fact, we’ve decided to pick out our favourite tracks each week and share them with you, so you can get to know the best of the bunch and keep your finger on the pulse. Here are this week's top picks for our Underground Playlists...