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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Vivid LIVE Artists
Top 4 Must-See Acts Performing Vivid LIVE At Sydney Opera House This Weekend
Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera house is known for curating some of the best lineups in Australia, so it can be hard to separate the best from the best when each act can offer an elite level of entertainment. Ahead of this weekend's festivities, we’ve created a guide to the unmissable top five acts.
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Caravana Sun
VIDEO PREMIERE: CARAVÃNA SUN - 'Moments'
"This sound has been quite a departure for us. We’ve always loved electronic music and have been experimenting on stages across Germany and the UK with this darker sound that would match our live energy."
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Underground Playlists: New Music From Emerging Talent Sputnik Sweetheart, POOKIE & 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...
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Britney Spears, Calvin Harris
Could Calvin Harris and Britney Spears Be Dropping A Surprise Single Together?
Rumours of a collaboration have been swirling on social media.
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J-MILLA To Host Historic Live Stream Event In Remote Indigenous Community
Partnering with TikTok & iHeartRadio, J-MILLA will be the first to broadcast a live concert from the Northern Territory community of Wadeye.
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Elon Musk At Sundream Baja
RÜFÜS DU SOL Gets Elon Musk Dancing “Like He’s In Pain”
"He's the most awkward looking human on earth."
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What So Not Announces First Australian Headline Tour In Five Years
Anomaly: Live Mode will showcase the DJ's 2022 album in a completely different format that will have you dancing all night long.
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Inkabee sitting on stairs
11-Year-Old MC Inkabee Drops Second Single 'Saved By The Bell'
The up-and-comer strikes again, but this time he highlights the importance of education.
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Iconic US DJ Madlib Joins RISING Lineup
Madlib joins a wealth of incredible artists, including Ethel Cain, Thundercat, Desire Marea and more.
Features / Arts
Top 5 Must-See Acts Performing Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House This Week
Vivid is known for curating some of the best lineups in Australia, so it can be hard to separate the best from the best when each act can offer an elite level of entertainment. Ahead of this weekend's festivities, we’ve created a guide to the unmissable top five acts.
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Dua Lipa, Matchbox Twenty & 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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Image of DJ Groove Terminator & The Soweto Gospel Choir
History Of House Returns For Night At The Barracks 2023 Season
Led by ARIA-nominated DJ Groove Terminator, House Of History will take you on a musical tour through the history of dance music.