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

Cyclone Wehner, Contributor

Cyclone Wehner

Cyclone Wehner is a Melbourne journalist writing about R&B, hip hop, dance music, synth-pop, and film/TV. She's interviewed everyone from Beyoncé to Daft Punk to Jane Campion. Cyclone has also DJed at feted clubs like Revolver. She is obsessed with vampires and, currently, curating concept playlists.

Features / Arts
Ashley Hart Leads Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Launch As Ambassador
"Male and female models outfitted in alluring tropical colours (yellow, coral, aqua) and resort monochrome prints, to a bossa nova soundtrack."
Features / Arts
Judith Lucy Makes A Terrific Moth
Look Out For Judith Lucy As A Praying Mantis
Features / Arts
Comics, Celebrities & A Million Jokers: An Adventure At Oz Comic-Con
Nerd culture has comprehensively made the leap from fringe interest to mainstream acceptance, as a day spent in the company of costumed con-goers in Melbourne proves
Features / Film & TV
'99% Of People Will Say 'Amy' Doco Is Very Honest'
'Amy' May Not Be Comfortable For Everyone
Features / Arts
Just Like Talking To Your Best Friend For An Hour
Beth Stelling Is A Slashie - Comedian/Writer/Producer
Features / Film & TV
The Lido Brings Glamour, Romance & The Magic Of Vintage Cinema
They'll Present The Avengers And Foreign Language Films Side By Side
Features / Music
Keytars, Colorado And "Pantydropstep"
The keytar is "just old enough to be cool again”.
Features / Arts
Jason Langley
Elle Woods Is Not A Bimbo
Legally Blonde Is About Never Letting Society Hold You Back
Reviews / Arts
Birdland
"The tragicomedy is a pertinent examination of contemporary fame – the public’s lurid preoccupation with, and objectification of, entertainers."
Features / Arts
Donkeys As Art Pieces
"I just think they get a rough go, like, they’re the symbol for the fool."
Features / Music
Keith Mackenzie
Why The EDM Acronym Is Dumbed Down And Cheesy
"EDM became known for cheese — cheesy music, like big room house and everything that’s just bad."
Features / Music
A Bright Future Remixing Ciara, Slumberjack And Theophilus London
“I’m not really trying to think too much about the genre I’m making or specific influence when I write stuff.”