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

Glenn Waller, Journalist

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Album Review: Coldplay - Ghost Stories
As a Coldplay album Ghost Stories doesn’t quite match up to its predecessors, but as a break-up album it should soothe the sorrowful.
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Album Review: Killer Be Killed - Killer Be Killed
The term “supergroup” is often bandied about, but the pedigree of Killer Be Killed’s members can’t be denied.
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Album Review: Nick Mulvey - First Mind
"First Mind presents a fine collection of songs that are delivered with the graceful finesse of a songwriter on top of his game and deservedly on the rise."
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Live Review: Larry Graham & Graham Central Station
Encore number two sees the group sharing the stage with some lucky punters, and Graham’s wife Tina joins in on the craziness, helping to bring tonight’s grade-A gig to a close.
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Album Review: Rodrigo Y Gabriela - 9 Dead Alive
Though not a challenging listen, this album should still please their fans.
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Steve Hughes: While It's Still Legal
"Ever the thought provoking storyteller."
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Reginald D Hunter: Wake In Sleight
"Reginald D Hunter exudes a warmth that makes his delivering even the most polarising of lines a welcome experience."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Monster Magnet, King Of The North, Matt Sonic & The High Times, Don Fernando
Powertrip and Space Lord, give the crowd what they need and, as Monster Magnet exit to towel off and cool down, we now face the looming reality of Monday.
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Dr Professor Neal Portenza: Performs His Own Autopsy Live On Stage. One Night Only. (Obviously)
"If you’re looking for structured stand-up you can forget it, but if you’re keen to see a performer work a crowd on the fly, this might just be your bag."
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Album Review: Saskwatch - Nose Dive
"More restrained than their debut, Nose Dive is a mature release that quashes the “difficult second album” notion and solidifies Saskwatch’s position as one of Melbourne’s finest young bands."
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Kevin Bridges
"Bridges fully engages with tonight’s audience, gently targeting those daring to be late or leaving for toilet breaks."
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Nick Cody: Here's Trouble
"A young comic with abundant potential."