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

Joseph Wilson, Journalist

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Live Review: James Blunt, Busy Marou
The final song, 1973, was a funk-addled pop anthem that sealed off a night of wistful ballads and wit.
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Live Review: Ellie Goulding, Broods
"Goulding re-emerged to finish off her set with Burn, a hit song that demonstrated her prowess and humble presence to the crowd, ensuring ticket holders would not leave disappointed."
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Live Review: Boys Boys Boys!, Axe Girl, The Surf Rabbits
"Boys Boys Boys! finished their set by responding to Axe Girl’s challenge, covering the intro to No Doubt’s Don’t Speak and I’m Just A Girl."
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Live Review: Lionizer, Axe Girl, Rag N' Bone, Flowermouth, Yian Solo
Concluding their performance with a final song request from the easily impressed crowd, Lionizer and the preceding performers showed the true versatility of the Perth rock scene.
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Live Review: Thee Gold Blooms, Electric Toad, Rum Jungle
It’s understandable for a band who is very garage/surf-rock-oriented to play surf-infused music, but by continuously harking back to a bygone era, the band becomes a tribute surf-rock band, rather than a band that likes to play surf-rock music.
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Live Review: Elizabeth Rose, Safia, Fishing
It included a strong harmony of synth and a rapid backbone that was the drum beat, allowing the punters to finally kick back and welcome the weekend into their working lives.
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Live Review: Cloud Control
On a positive whim, the band allowed the audience to dance to the final song on stage; and at that moment, any observer could feel truly connected to the band’s sound as they raised their hands to Cloud Control’s catchy music.
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Live Review: The Novocaines, FOAM, Horror My Friend, Magic Bones, Little Skye, Hyla
The band finished their set with Don’t Wait, which sealed the night with strong intonations and hardcore progressions, safely affirming the band’s ability to flex their auditory muscles on stage.
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Live Review: Akouo, Sid Pattni, KLa
Akouo gave the night an impressive finale by allowing a few revellers to dance to his music on stage.
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Live Review: TIRED LION, THE MORNING NIGHT
Tired Lion’s performance was then farewelled with a brief thanks to the small crowd that, despite the low turnout, was still impressed by both of the bands.
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Live Review: Abbe May, Kucka, Rum Jungle
"Abbe May’s entrance was welcomed by ecstatic applause from the crowd; her stage presence could only be described as captivating."
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Live Review: Max Vangeli
It was at this point that a person could have believed they were dancing at a festival amongst thousands rather than 40 in a medium-sized nightclub, truly demonstrating how transformative Max Vangeli’s euphoric remixes can be.
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