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

Matt MacMaster, Journalist

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Album Review: JJ - V
Thematically it has the sophistication of a shit covered in glitter, sprayed with Impulse. Avoid.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Wild Beasts, Jesse Davidson
Wild Beasts left the crow smiling
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Album Review: Slow Club - Complete Surrender
"Stirring stuff."
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Live Review: Band Of Skulls, Apes - The Hi-Fi
Band Of Skulls prove a good riff minus the wank works a charm at The Hifi.
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Album Review: The Antlers - Familiars
Their usual ultra-lush arrangements are omnipresent, but there’s a newfound levity surrounding them.
Reviews / Live
Nils Frahm. Pic by Rohan Anderson.
Live Review: Nils Frahm
"Frahm was a warm, entertaining and surprisingly funny guy who enjoyed a good chat, and his relaxed attitude balanced out the poignancy of his work."
Reviews / Live
Midlake. Pic by Prudence Upton.
Live Review: Midlake
"Despite the disappointing mix, they felt strong and confident, yet relaxed, and it resulted in a tight show."
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Album Review: White Sea - In Cold Blood
"This is an excellent record"
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Middle Names, The Dark Hawks, ANgry Beige
If there’s any justice, these guys are set to be big. Like real big.
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Live Review: Holy Fuck, Buzz Kull, Seating Plan
Holy Fuck fucking rule.
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Live Review: The Ape, Greta Mob, Spencer P Jones
The harmonies were fine, the songwriting was OK, and the room enjoyed it. This one was for fans only.
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Album Review: Chad Vangaalan - Shrink Dust
His experimentation can be testing, but that’s far more subtle here.