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

Scott Aitken, Journalist

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Live Review: The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Michael Savage
"Newcombe started by talking about the impact his band has had on prolific Australian bands like Tame Impala and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard as well as his love for local legends The Triffids."
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Aunty Donna - Glennridge Secondary College
"The ability to read the audience makes them an absolute force of nature."
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Live Review: Kurt Vile
"He yipped and crooned over the lyrics, keeping the dynamics and tension in the song despite the lack of other instrumentation."
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Live Review: Rebuilding Love: A Good Buddies Fundraiser For Joni And Toby
"At one point Hughes announced that the GoFundMe account set up for Joni and Toby had raised over $17,000."
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Live Review: PJ Harvey, Xylouris White
"Harvey took centre stage under a lone spotlight to deliver an incredible version of 'Missed'."
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Live Review: Koi Child, Mathas, Snow/Rugg
"'We're still warming up,' quipped Shannon Cruz Patterson."
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Live Review: Salary, Young Robin, Pool Boy, Chief Richards, Moon Puppy Blues Band
"...a drummer and bassist kicked in with the thumping, foot-stomping rhythm that got people moving."
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Live Review: Olympia, Sarah Belkner, Georgia Reed
"She switched to a hollow-body guitar for 'Atlantis' to deliver some bluesy, jazz-inspired playing."
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Live Review: The Love Junkies, FOAM, Rag N' Bone, Shit Narnia
"Audience members started crowdsurfing during Lonely Ride before a swagger-filled performance of Nobody."
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Live Review: Benjamin Witt Quartet, HAMJAM, Dumkarl
"The second song saw Witt's sax player bust out some sweet solos alongside Witt's fantastic guitar playing."
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Live Review: In The Pines
"...an incredible performance of infectious roots-pop that capped off a great night of local music."
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Live Review: The Painkillers, Thee Loose Hounds, Dennis Cometti
"Baker pummelled the floor tom with a punk rock rhythm while the other three members jammed away on their guitars."