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.

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Peking Duk. Pic by Josh Groom.
Sitting Duks
“[But] every afternoon it was beers with our mates. We were like, Wait, we can be ten times more productive if we get to Sydney immediately.”
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Living Large
"We’re planning an EP at the moment. We’re looking at two new singles, both with features from Cash Money"
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Getting Blitzed
"Lady Gaga’s love of eccentric attire – and endless charade – is very New Romantic."
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The Bloody Beetroots Wanted To 'Destroy' Britney Spears Track
Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo talks collabs and remixes
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Dizzee Rascal: Grime Is Too Easy For Me Now
The rapper thinks taking on pop is his biggest gamble
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Out Of The Headlines
"I don't think I'd be able to deal with paparazzi stalkers or just constantly being in the headlines!"
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East End Kid
“I’ve been sitting on it for so long – I just want it to come out. I’ve listened to it a million times and I’m almost sick of it myself!”
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Shapeshifter Music
“My message doesn’t really change year by year – it’s more about the philosophy behind music and art and culture. I want more kids today to stand up for what they believe in – even if that’s not straightforward.”
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You And Ms Jones
"I’ve never seen Disclosure live, so I’m really intrigued to see them."
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Master At Work
"I’m not doing them every weekend, but every now and then, when there’s a very good place or crowd, like in Melbourne, I pride myself on doing a long set."
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Designed By Nature
“Make-up artistry is a passion I have had for many years and I was fortunate to turn it into an exciting career."
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Rüfüs Speak Of The Importance Of Ajax's Influence
They owe a lot to the sadly passed electro king.