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

Stephanie Tell, Journalist

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Album Review: The Arachnids - Lack Of Control
The EP’s lack of sophistication is partially made up for by the band’s liveliness and commitment to their craft.
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Album Review: Turtle & Fox - The Plight Of The Stern Tern
The hazy ‘60s inspired pop of Stern Tern and the brooding, saloon aesthetic of Solitary Drink provide variation within this lengthy offering through their darker approaches.
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Album Review: My Sauce - Good Orphan Spirit
Their smooth, smoky burlesque sound seems like it would naturally thrive in a performance setting rather than on record.
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Album Review: Rosie Catalano - Dreams Are Just Movies
Don’t be put off by the gaudy cover – this EP exudes charm and substance.
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Album Review: Davey Lane - The Good Borne Of Bad Tymes
This melody-driven release presents a familiar brand of contemporary electro-pop through its various shimmering, well-produced layers.
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Album Review: The Smith Street Band - Don't Fuck With Our Dreams
These lengthy songs tell a story – their distinct segments of varying dynamics and instrumentation spanning different moods and energy levels while impressively maintaining cohesion.
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Album Review: Trentemoller - Lost
Though previous fans may be unconvinced, more experimental tracks such as the spooky, oriental-influenced Morphine, which employs various percussion elements to great effect, burn brightly through the more regressive elements of the record.
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Album Review: Damn Terran - Damn Terran
Though a little repetitive and missing the frenzied spirit of their live show, Damn Terran is a more than solid debut.
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Live Review: Bloods, Major Leagues, Ritchie 1250 & The Brides Of Christ
The positive turn-out and reception undoubtedly indicate the strength and growing popularity of Bloods’ sparkling take on scrappy, girl-driven punk.
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Live Review: Japandroids, Drunk Mums
The pair make a serious effort to get over their obvious fatigue and it’s a delight to watch them take real pleasure in interacting with the crowd.
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Live Review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Nick Allbrook
While psych rock is often used to describe a kind of drifting, often aimless style of guitar pop, it’s clear that this unstoppable gang bring the grunt and a well-needed injection of liveliness back into the descriptor.
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Live Review: Fifth Floor Warehouse Party
With its hip-hop music now lending itself to a dance-friendly atmosphere, it offers a great alternative to the crowded main stage area.
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