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

Jeff Jenkins, Journalist

Jeff Jenkins

Jeff Jenkins is the author of several music books, including 50 Years of Rock in Australia. His all-time favourite band is Horsehead, and he barracks for Essendon and the Melbourne Storm.

Features / Music
Jimmy Barnes
‘Working Class Man’: The Song & Album That Changed Jimmy Barnes’ Life Forever
As Jimmy Barnes prepares to embark on the epic ‘Working Class Man 40th Anniversary Tour’, we revisit the amazing true story of the song and album that changed everything.
Features / Music
Alice Cooper @ Pandemonium
'A Degenerate … Barbaric, Primitive and Sick': Remembering Alice Cooper's Australian Ban
As Alice Cooper puts the band back together, we remember when he was banned from entering Australia.
News / Music
Ben Lee
Ben Lee’s Radical Idea To Shake Up Triple J’s Hottest 100
“A lot of people aren’t gonna like it...”
Features / Music
Ross Wilson
60 Things You Might Not Know About Ross Wilson
Ross Wilson released his first single 60 years ago this month. Has any artist contributed more to Australian music?
Features / Music
Hoodoo Gurus
Is This The Best Hoodoo Gurus Album Ever?
Out of this world – 'Mars Needs Guitars!' turns 40.
Features / Music
Uncanny X-Men on 'Hey Hey It's Saturday'
40 Years Of '50 Years': The Amazing True Story Of Uncanny X-Men’s Aussie Classic
Reflecting on the Uncanny X-Men classic, Brian Mannix says '50 Years' is about "embracing the moment and living in the now."
News / Music
John Farnham
American Stars Rave About John Farnham
‘John Farnham is the greatest singer alive.’
Features / Music
Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton
Talking Pop & Politics: When Elections & Music Collide
From Tex Perkins running for parliament to Bob Katter throwing eggs at the Beatles, this is the wild story of what happens when music and politics collide.
News / Music
Ben Lee
Ben Lee Shares Music Industry Hot Take: 'This Must End'
“Ben Harper is single-handedly responsible for ruining Australian music...”
Industry / News
Slowly Slowly are one of the Aussie acts to make it to the Top 10 ARIA Albums Chart
Six And Out: Quarter Time For Australian Music On The ARIA Charts
It’s quarter-time in the 2025 season, and the Aussie scoreboard is not looking good.
Features / Music
Ben Lee & Ione Skye
The Skye’s The Limit – How Ben Lee Wooed A Hollywood Star
“Are you here because you need someone or because you need me?”
Features / Music
Paul Hester
Remembering Paul Hester – “Forever In Our Hearts”
A new doco shines a light on the Crowded House drummer who died 20 years ago today.
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