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

Dave Burrowes, Journalist

Reviews / Arts
Demi Lardner & Tom Walker – We Mustn't
"[B]rilliant, inventive and brave."
Reviews / Arts
Noughty Girls
"What followed was a joyous series of sketches, dance numbers and righteous prayers to their lord and saviour Dolly Doctor."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Internet
"Get excited - new music may be imminent."
Features / Music
The Music 2018 Writers' Poll: Dave Burrowes
Here's what The Music's writers rated in 2018...
Reviews / Live
Live Review: BROCKHAMPTON
"BROCKHAMPTON have had a big two years and we’re likely going to see even bigger things from them soon."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Cat Empire, Odette
"You should definitely find space for them on your gig bucket list."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Jungle Giants, Alice Ivy, Evan Klar
"We can't help but think that they're probably one of the raddest live acts Australia has produced in recent times."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Asgeir, Woodes
"The songs he sang in his native tongue of Icelandic, which was close to half of the set, were otherworldly in their beauty."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Lana Del Rey, Borns
"It was refreshing to see an artist with what is usually such a controlled brand do a show that was more concerned with the fans than being smooth and glossy."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Seu Jorge
"Jorge himself seemed elated with the response - more befitting of a stadium than the concert hall, as the crowd screamed and stamped their feet - ripping off his shirt and dancing with his crew to 'Let's Dance'."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Kira Puru, Approachable Members Of Your Local Community, Eleanor Jacks
"It's all power; powerful vocals, powerful energy, powerful woman."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Laneway Sydney
"'Make some noise if you love your mamma,' he called after a particularly impressive thrashing. The crowd goes wild. 'Yeah - I love your mamma too.'"