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

Xavier Rubetzki Noonan, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Brian Wilson
"For a show with Wilson's name all over it, the real stars were his terrific backing band."
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Live Review: Palms, Babaganouj, Jody
"Palms celebrated the launch of their second album with the kind of party Mike Baird probably has nightmares about."
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Live Review: Jeff Rosenstock, Antarctigo Vespucci, Camp Cope, Sweater Season
"Sweaty, exhausted, but alive, the audience left with big dumb grins all over their faces."
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Live Review: Saskwatch, Cub Sport, WildHoney
"In reverence, the band placed all their mics in front of the kit to give the finale even more impact."
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Live Review: Albert Hammond Jr, Gunns
"The set was an absolute spectacle of controlled chaos."
Reviews / Arts
Tropfest
"If the atmosphere of hope and celebration at Centennial Park was anything to go by, there'll still be plenty of Tropfests in the years to come."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Beach House
"Legrand's versatile voice was soft and sweet one moment, then commanding — regal, almost — but always utterly captivating."
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Live Review: Toro Y Moi, World Champion, Jonti DJ
"The new tracks fit well alongside the more explicitly disco- and dance-influenced work from recent years."
Features / Music
The Music 2015 Writers' Poll: Xavier Rubetzki Noonan
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Jeremy Neale, Black Zeros, Weak Boys, Yeevs
"It wouldn't be a Jeremy Neale set if that smooth sax didn't also get to absolutely shred on top of some of the finest pop-rock tunes known to man."
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Live Review: They Might Be Giants, Smaal Cats
"It’s admirable to watch a band who still love what they do, and love that others love it too."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Laura Marling, DD Dumbo
"Laura Marling must have her work cut out for her when putting together a setlist."
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