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

Christopher Lewis, Journalist

Christopher Lewis

Now an elder statesman of the Australian music journalism scene, you can still catch Chris at gigs talking about when Blogspot and Hype Machine were the best places to find new music. Writing about everything from folk and indie rock to German techno, Chris has never been afraid of drawing the ire of stans by writing a negative review. Reach out to say ‘hi’ and find out which fan base hates him the most.

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Josh Pyke
Live Review: Josh Pyke @ Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne
Despite a perfect setlist, his natural warmth and wit, as well as songs destined to become Australian classics, the night never totally tied together.
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Oasis at Marvel Stadium
Live Review: Oasis @ Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
This wasn’t late-era Oasis desperately trying to grasp the remaining sand in their hands and watching it slowly slip through their fingers. This was an imperious band revisiting their legacy.
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Damien Rice & Francisca Barreto
Live Review: Damien Rice @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Damien Rice is still a masterful performer with an unmatched voice and a small discography of quiet majesty.
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Jack White @ Corner Hotel
Live Review: Jack White At The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
As urban legend became reality, The Corner Hotel, a dingy pub in Richmond collectively remembered the moment it was the epicentre of music history. It won’t be the last we hear about it.
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Thom Yorke
Live Review: Thom Yorke @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
Thom Yorke stunned the crowd into complete silence, transporting punters across the spectrum of his diverse palette and influence.
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Olivia Rodrigo
Live Review: Olivia Rodrigo @ Rod Laver Arena
An Olivia Rodrigo concert is not a cerebral experience; it’s an emotionally turbulent dance party. She seems to be the complete package.
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Angie McMahon
Live Review: Angie McMahon @ Forum Melbourne
This is Angie McMahon’s moment, and Melbourne knows it.
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Taylor Swift @ the MCG
Live Review: Taylor Swift - The Eras Tour @ MCG, Melbourne
'The Eras Tour' is, first and foremost, Taylor Swift’s victory lap. But at three and a half hours long to her largest-ever audience at the MCG, it’s a victory marathon.
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Live Review: Damien Rice @ Hamer Hall
Metaphorical jaws were on the floor of Hamer Hall.
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Pic By Joshua Braybrook
Live Review: My Chemical Romance @ Rod Laver Arena
In a perfect storm of catharsis, it was an evening of mutual devotion, fierce passion, and an understanding that music can save you.
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Live Review: Gang Of Youths
“I guess this song is about forgiveness. And we all need to get better at that.”
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Live Review: Body Type
"For an hour the Brunswick Ballroom was Melbourne’s answer to CBGB, a packed club with beer-stained walls and blistering punk music."
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