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
The Wiggles Share Adorable Photo With DMA'S Guitarist From 32 Years Ago
"Guys, you can’t do this to me! Too early to cry."
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Watch Green Day Cover INXS, Nirvana, Bowie & More
To a very intimate crowd on New Year's Eve.
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Gabriella Cilmi Shares 'Sweet' Streaming Numbers For 2022
Maybe there is something a little sweet about Gabriella Cilmi.
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Entertainment Pioneer Dennis Smith Has Passed Away
Smith brought to life 'The GO!! Show', Johnny O'Keefe musical 'Shout!' and 'I Can't Believe It's Not Countdown'.
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The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' Becomes Spotify's Most Streamed Song Of All Time
The Weeknd’s 'Blinding Lights' has officially surpassed Ed Sheeran’s 'Shape of You' to become the most-streamed Spotify song of all time.
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4ZZZ Unveil Hot 100 Winners for 2022
See who won the top spots in 4ZZZ's Hot 100!
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Taylor Swift Rumoured To Release 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' Before Eras Tour
Fans originally speculated that Speak Now will be the third album released in her Taylor's Version series after discovering multiple easter eggs in the video for her song 'Bejewelled'.
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New Year's Eve Festival Wrap Up; International Superstars, Albo's Arts Pledge And More
Summer festivals are a staple in an Aussie New Year's celebration, so we've rallied up the biggest moments of the 2022/2023 New Year festivals.
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Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer Fred White Dies Age 67
"I was blessed to have been in his presence and blessed to have been influenced by him. A true king. Rest in power."
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Tabula Rasa Cancels 2022 Event: "What We’re Up Against Is Bigger Than Our Festival"
"As we navigate Tabula Rasa through this new post-Covid world, we face the same hurdles seen across the global events industry at large."
Features / Music
The Best Australian Albums Of 2022
It's been a massive year in Aus music filled with high highs and low lows, but one thing has remained consistent: the incredible music that's been created by one-of-a-kind Australian artists. That's why we've put together a list of our favourite albums of the year (in no particular order) to celebrate the music we loved the most.
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The 10 Best Australian Christmas Songs Of 2022
In our opinion, an Aussie Christmas beats out a 'White Christmas' every time, so we've compiled a list of the top ten Aussie Christmas tracks of 2022 to help you get through the sweltering festive season.