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

Joel Lohman, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Sleaford Mods, Cable Ties
"On top of their programmed, spartan beats and utilitarian basslines, the two are enthralling performers."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Julia Jacklin, Weyes Blood
"We’re just a zoo full of hipsters gently swaying and pondering our failed relationships."
Features / Music
'I Just Want To Be A Person': Soccer Mommy Is Tired Of Fans Glorifying Musicians
Soccer Mommy, aka Sophie Allison, was just a music fan going to shows a couple of years ago. Now she's about to release her second studio album. She talks to Joel Lohman.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Nils Frahm
"Frahm aims to connect, rather than dazzle."
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Live Review: Sharon Van Etten, BATTS
"Van Etten is masterful at creating moments."
Reviews / Live
Billie Eilish. Photos by Andrew Briscoe.
Live Review: Billie Eilish, FINNEAS
"Between songs there is no clapping, only shrieking."
Features / Music
Cub Sport's Tim Nelson: 'I Was So Full Of Fear'
2018 was a year of personal and artistic breakthroughs for Tim Nelson of Cub Sport. As the band prepares to release their self-titled third album, Nelson tells Joel Lohman his personal and artistic growth are deeply connected.
Features / Music
The Music 2018 Writers' Poll: Joel Lohman
Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2018...
Features / Music
Soccer Mommy Isn't Looking To Build A Movement, She Just Writes What She Likes
Nashville singer-songwriter Sophie Allison, aka Soccer Mommy, tells Joel Lohman she's just doing what comes naturally.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Twenty One Pilots
"A hooded figure stands on top of a car. The car is on fire."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Waxahatchee, Kevin Morby
"'Takes So Much' is stunning, another showcase of the versatility of Crutchfield’s voice.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Tropical Fuck Storm Live Score 'No Country For Old Men'
"You can’t stop what’s coming."
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