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

Kane Sutton, Journalist

Reviews / Film & TV
The Emperor's New Clothes
"Using a mixture of interviews, archival footage and comedy, Brand takes us back to his hometown of Grays in Essex to discover how the poorest are faring and how it compares to the bankers and CEOs in the same city."
Features / Music
Why You Should "Aimlessly Wander" Through Different Sounds
“We went through phases of using samplers and synths and exploring the more electronic side of stuff, then trying out power ballads for a while."
Reviews / Arts
The Song Was Wrong
"The performance was a triumph for the actors – the chemistry between the two leads was captivating."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Gengahr - A Dream Outside
"Consistently groovy indie-haze tracks with irresistible hooks amidst smooth vocal tones."
News / Music
Kevin Parker Opens Up On Tame Impala Missing Money Saga
"I didn't know there was going to be any suing."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Real Friends, With Confidence, Columbus, Dan Cribb & The Isolated
"Pop punk mightn’t be at the height it once was, but at least the bands and fans still have plenty of passion."
Features / Arts
Their Career Was "One Unexpected Tangent After Another"
'KiDSHoW!' Is Definitely Not For Kids
Features / Music
On Playing The Chef, Music Industry Trends And Having A Good Time
"Rather than creating the dishes, you’re putting together your best menu."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Jungle Giants, Grrl Pal, The Flower Drums
Despite hearing people say after the show that the band could have played and sold out a bigger venue - and they would have – Amps was the perfect place for The Jungle Giants to be.
Features / Music
The Ups And Downs Of Being A Perth Musician At State Of The Art
"When living and playing in a city that is so isolated is that you have to get creative when booking shows and putting on events"
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Gateway Drugs - Magick Spells
"They borrow a little too much from their influences, producing nothing we haven’t heard before"
Features / Music
On Rude New Yorkers, The Internet And State Of The Art Festival
"I’ve really enjoyed being back and being around people who are generally friendlier."