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 / Music
May On A Mission
Detroit innovator Derrick May talks Depeche Mode, Transmat Records and “wannabe rockstars” with Cyclone.
News / Music
Prince Cheat Sheet: What You Should Know
With tour dates announced, our 'Princexpert' Cyclone takes us through some key facts you'll be able to use in conversation.
Features / Music
Different Learnings
Songwriting soulstress and buzz act of the moment Emeli Sande reveals her diverse influences – from Sylvia Plath to Alicia Keys – to Cyclone.
Features / Music
Open Mind
German trancers Cosmic Gate are loved by Hollywood, dig Terence Trent D’arby and aren’t afraid to admit their mistakes.
Features / Music
Personal Touch
Features / Music
Not For The Faint-Hearted
In fact, it was “always part of the plan” for Sneaky to moonlight.
Features / Music
Bangers With A Twist
The Swedes may be dominating dance music with their pumpin’ electro house, but the now UK-based Peo de Pitte (aka Peo Häggström) is building his own thing.
Features / Music
Crossing Borders
Features / Music
Still Standing And Delivering
Features / Music
Playing The Backfield
Dj Quik explains to Cyclone how he’s a behind the scenes guy and hopes to invent his own genre.
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