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

Jessica Dale, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Luca Brasi, Pianos Become Teeth, Maddy Jane, Speech Patterns
"Clearly this show and tour has meant a lot to the boys from Tassie."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Brightness - Teething
"'Teething' seems like the perfect title for this album; a contemplative collection of works that are still working their way through to full development."
Features / Music
Jack Carty On Bello Winter Music And The Local Secret He Won't Share
"It's just like this beautiful heightened expression of all the great things about Bellingen."
Features / Music
Eldafyre's Marc Cottrell On Finding Paradise & Inspiration For A New Album
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Rozwell Kid - Precious Art
"'Precious Art' could easily be the pop punk contender of the year."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The Aces - I Don't Like Being Honest
"Sincere and endearing."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Hello Satellites - Bright Face
"It's heavy, ethereal and crushing, all in the best possible way."
Features / Music
Tora's Jai Piccone On Why Losing A Member Means Big Things For The Band
"We're just super excited to play the songs and they're sounding really tight. I think it'll be really special for everyone that comes."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Rancid - Trouble Maker
"It's exactly what you want and expect from a Rancid album."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Rise Against - Wolves
"There's little to distinguish between this album and previous Rise Against works."
Features / Music
Peter Combe On Why Children's Music Needs More Influence From The Beatles And Paul Simon
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The Smith Street Band
"They finish to a roaring, sweat-soaked crowd and Wagner shares 'I'm going to remember this night for the rest of my life - this has been magnificent.'"