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
Kylie Minogue in the 'Loco-Motion' music video
40 Years Of 'Neighbours': The Show That Changed The Face Of Aussie Music
From Kylie to Dr Karl, has any other TV show been a bigger source of pop stars?
News / Music
The Audreys
A Few Small Repairs – The Return Of The Audreys
“It was profound and healing,” said Taasha Coates of the beloved Aussie group's return.
Features / Music
Split Enz
The Beginning Of The Enz: How Australia Booed & Then Fell In Love With Split Enz
Split Enz arrived in Australia 50 years ago today, and were heralded as "New Zealand's answer to Skyhooks."
Features / Music
Kylie Minogue
The Day Kylie Scared A Burglar: How The Worlds Of Kylie And A Crime Beat Reporter Collided
As Kylie kicks off her Australian tour this weekend, we go back to the beginning.
Features / Music
AC/DC live in Sydney
The Final Sunbury Festival: The Day AC/DC Came Of Age – By Refusing To Play
This was a turning point for Australia’s greatest rock band - and Sunbury Festival.
Industry / Feature
ARIA Chart
In 2024, Not A Single Australian Song Topped The Charts
Taylor Swift had 13 Top 10 singles; Australia had 1.
Features / Music
Jimmy Carter from the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
Saluting America’s First Rock ’n’ Roll President Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100.
Features / Music
Paul Kelly
Gravy Days: How Paul Kelly Crafted A Christmas Classic
As we prepare to celebrate Gravy Day, it’s time to take a trip down memory lane and discover the making of 'How To Make Gravy.'
Industry / Feature
Cold Chisel in Sydney
It’s A Blue Christmas For Aussie Acts
The Top 40 features just one Aussie single and album.
Features / Music
Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody' music video
Are These The Greatest Christmas Songs Of All Time?
The Ronson Hangup and Pinkerton Pendlebury detail their favourite Christmas songs ahead of the annual festive show, A Very Ronson Christmas.
Features / Music
Countdown: 50 Years On
Royals, Broken Bones & Breakdowns: Counting Down Countdown’s 10 Greatest Moments
As Countdown turns 50, we’re counting down the show’s ten greatest moments.
Features / Music
Countdown
The Wild Untold Story Of 'Countdown,' The TV Show That Changed Australian Music Forever
The first episode of 'Countdown' went to air 50 years ago today.
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