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

Lorin Reid, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Allday, Pic by Lorin Reid
Live Review: Allday, Elemont, NJE
While some tracks are still a little juvenile, Allday, with his understated manner, is on his way to longevity and if he stumbles, he has a dedicated family of followers who will no doubt raise him up.
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Live Review: Jordan Millar, Jack Carty, Elle May
The choice to tour together was on point and both boys brought a lighthearted, fun-loving vibe to a night of high-emotion ballads and baked goods.
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Live Review: Vance Joy, The Falls
He captivated his intimate audience, promised he’d be back soon and left us spellbound with his biggest smile yet.
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Album Review: Ben Lee - Ayuhausca, Welcome To The Work
He delivers a prayer book of devotion from an inspired disciple teetering on the edge of delusional hippy, high on South American tea.
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Album Review: Emancipator - Dusk To Dawn
If you stepped into an exotic hotel elevator that worked like the wardrobe to Narnia and took you on a ride up through the wilderness to a treetop paradise, Dusk To Dawn would probably be playing inside.
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Album Review: Night Works - Urban Heat Island
The later it gets, the better Urban Heat Island sounds, so try it after a night out just before sunrise and once you’ve adjusted to Night Works’ world, the final tracks blended with the first rays of sunshine will hit the spot.
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Album Review: Soja - Strength To Survive
If you’re partial to a bit of global mobilisation, then Strength To Survive is the only soundtrack you’ll need to stay strong.
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Live Review: Allen Stone, Alice Terry
Allen Stone is reinventing quality live performance for a new generation. Prompting his audience to ditch their iPhones and start shaking their arse, it’s safe to say Sydney found its Satisfaction.
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Album Review: Allen Stone - Allen Stone
Allen Stone feels like home and its uplifting hooks and unexpected melodies make it a must-have for hippie protestors, summer porch parties and anyone with ears.
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Album Review: They Might Be Giants - Nanobots
Nanobots grows on you and if you feel a bit unsettled after your first listen, try again and you’ll be crooning “Teslaaaa, brought the x-ray photo to the world” in the shower for weeks.