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
John Farnham
Raising His Voice – John Farnham Settles Some Old Scores In His New Book
Here are 18 things we learned from John Farnham's new book, 'The Voice Inside.'
News / Music
Jimmy Barnes
‘I Felt Like I Was Dying’ – Barnesy’s Shock Confession
The Aussie music icon revealed in his new book, "By lunchtime, I was in hospital in Sydney, and I was critical."
Features / Music
Skyhooks
Re-'Living In The 70's' – The Sensational Story Of The Record That Changed Australian Music Forever
"We legitimised the idea of being an Australian band," says Skyhooks' Red Symons.
Features / Music
'I Hear Motion,' Jane Gazzo
Jane Gazzo’s New Book 'I Hear Motion' Takes Us On A Terrific Trip Back To The ’80s
'I Hear Motion' shows that despite having enjoyed her own high-profile entertainment career, Jane Gazzo remains, at heart, a superfan.
Features / Music
Jimmy Carter from the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
Saluting America’s First Rock ’n’ Roll President Jimmy Carter – He’s 100 Today
"This was the first world leader I ever heard who knew the words to all the songs that were my generation’s telegraph."
Features / Music
Jon English
Jon English: The Strange Story Of The Aussie National Anthem You’ve Never Heard Of
The song was written 40 years ago this week.
Features / Music
Mark Moffatt
Vale Mark Moffatt: From '(I’m) Stranded' To Nashville- A Remarkable Musical Journey
"He's an unsung hero of Australian music."
Features / Music
Jeff Buckley
Amazing 'Grace': How Australia Gave Jeff Buckley His Biggest Hit
“In that moment, Jeff Buckley became a superstar in Australia.”
Features / Music
Stevie Wright
Oz Rock’s Most Tragic Tale: How Everything Went Wrong For Stevie Wright
"To watch it all disappear for Stevie like that was unbearable..."
News / Music
Lime Cordiale
Sweet Success – Lime Cordiale Score 2024’s First Aussie Chart-topper
Finally, says ARIA
Features / Music
Powderfinger
The 'Parable' Of Powderfinger’s Ill-Fated First Album: 'We Got Lost'
"That’s why our first album was so misguided and strange. As someone said at the time, it disappeared up its own arse!"
Features / Music
Frank Sinatra at Amsterdam Airport
What Frank Sinatra Thought Of The Aussie Press - All Hell Broke Loose 50 Years Ago Today
After offending the Australian press, Frank Sinatra upset multiple unions in Australia, getting himself stranded before Bob Hawke intervened.
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