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

Guido Farnell, Journalist

Reviews / Live
All photo credit: Andrew Briscoe
Live Review: Steve Lacy @ John Cain Arena
"In a display of pop star growing pains, he admits that the John Cain Arena is the biggest venue he has ever played."
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Live Review: Lalah Hathaway
A long time ago, the world lost Donny Hathaway’s prodigious musical talent at a very young age. He left behind a cache of now classic R&B-infused soul-jazz tunes that are very much alive in the hands of his daughter.
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Live Review: Sigur Rós
"They produce an epic elemental noise that feels more like an awe-inspiring force of nature."
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Album Review: Zola Jesus - 'Arkhon'
"It is a wild ride."
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Album Review: Arcade Fire - 'WE'
"They remain a band that deserves our attention."
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Album Review: Alice Glass - 'PREY//IV'
An incredibly powerful and focused record.
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Album Review: Alt-J – ‘The Dream’
“This collection of songs feels like a dream.”
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Album Review: Teen Daze – ‘Interior’
"Maintaining an easy, feel-good vibe at all times is his priority."
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Album Review: Arca - The 'KICK' Series
"Entering the KiCk universe is sure to reward many listeners."
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Album Review: LÂLKA – ‘Euphoria’
"LÂLKA’s new EP delivers insistent BPMs for dancefloor kicks."
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Album Review: Ngaiire - '3'
"A soulful collection of R&B groove and pop nuggets."
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Album Review: Various Artists - 'The Problem Of Leisure: A Celebration Of Andy Gill & Gang Of Four'
"'The Problem Of Leisure' is a fitting farewell to Andy Gill."