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.

News / Music
Which instrument is Australia's favourite?
Australia's Favourite Musical Instrument Revealed
"This question became one of identity, history and cultural connection; an exploration of the tapestry of musical experiences that make up your life."
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Slipknot | Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner
Slipknot Drop Surprise EP Following Craig Jones Controversy
“At this point in the program nothing is safe.”
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Miranda Lambert & Avril Lavigne
Miranda Lambert Surprises CMA Fest Crowd with Special Guest Avril Lavigne
"Let's make more badass happen right now."
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Ben Gillies & Jackie Gillies
Silverchair's Ben Gillies To Compete On 'The Amazing Race'
The Silverchair drummer will compete alongside his wife, Jackie Gillies in the new season of 'The Amazing Race: Celebrity Edition'.
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Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue Shocks 80,000 Festivalgoers With Surprise Performance
Despite not being featured on the line-up, Kylie Minogue gave a surprise performance at Capital Summertime Ball this past weekend.
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Kazoo Orchestra in Federation Square
Melbourne Breaks Record With 10,000 People Playing 10,000 Kazoos
"I'll let you imagine the sound..."
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Joni Mitchell on stage in Newport
Joni Mitchell Performs First Public Headline Show In 20 Years
The 24-song performance featured Brandi Carlie, Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan, Marcus Mumford, and more
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BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK Member Forced To Leave Mid-Concert In Melbourne Due To Health Concerns
"We will do our best to support Jennie so that she can recover as soon as possible. We ask for your understanding once again."
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Sam Smith, Kita Alexander, PinkPantheress, Tyne-James Organ, Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers
Sam Smith, Madonna & 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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Underground Playlists: New Music From Emerging Talent Talk Heavy, Moktar & 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...
Features / Music
Zion Garcia On The Rise Of Western Sydney Artists
"There just hasn't been a lot of support in the past for artists in Western Sydney. So I think out of that, everyone just kind of pushed against it and unintentionally sparked such a passion."
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Dom Dolla, Tove Lo & 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.