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

Hattie O’Donnell, Journalist

Reviews / Arts
Bellat Revolucion
"The dancers themselves were fantastic, effortlessly mixing elements of ballet, salsa and street dance."
Reviews / Arts
The Great Speckled Bird
"By combining elements of light, live music and traditional storytelling, presents an interesting take on it."
Reviews / Film & TV
Inside Out
"A beautiful film that uses humour and honesty to explore the challenges of growing up."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Food Court, Upskirts, Polish Club
"A welcome burst of energy."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: TV On The Radio, Kirin J Callinan
"With their seemingly at odds blend of super-chill attitude and pure energy, the band had everyone up from their seats and dancing by third song, 'Golden Age'."
Reviews / Arts
Bridie Connell: Natural Habitat
"this show is full of quick wit and wise words..."
Reviews / Arts
Sam Campbell: Cambo's On Top
"Cambo gave the audience important life tips..."
Reviews / Arts
Cal Wilson: Undercurrents
"Wilson quipped about family life, imaginary friends and the importance of lying to your children"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Pierce Brothers, Woodlock, Tash Sultana
"Drumming on the walls of the Newtown Social and gathering everyone up into an insanely high-energy folk dance party, this one is not to be missed next time"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Nantes, Service Bells, The Persian Drugs
"Moments where the duo of David Rogers and Josiah Eastwood sang together were raw in a good way"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Keb' Mo'
"Keb’ Mo’ brought Americana blues to Marrickville in a massive way..."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Angus & Julia Stone
"An incredibly special performance."