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

Emily Wilson, Journalist

Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson is a writer and journalist who was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, and is currently based in Australia. She is a regular contributor to The Music, Scarleteen, and The Note, and has been published online and in print in a range of prominent journals including Overland, Jaded Ibis Press, Hobart Pulp, and more.

News / Music
Wildlands Festival 2024
A Comprehensive Guide To The 2025/2026 New Year's Eve Festival Season
Still deciding how to spend the big night? Don't panic! The Music is here to help you plan accordingly.
Features / Interviews
Josh Groban
Josh Groban: "There Are Times Where I'm The One Who Gets In My Own Way"
The powerhouse singer chats insecurity, authenticity, and his meteoric rise to fame ahead of his upcoming world tour.
Features / Music
The Pogues' 'Fairtytale Of New York'
Why Are The Best Christmas Songs So Sad?
If Christmas is the season to be jolly, why are all of our favourite holiday tunes so depressing?
Features / Music
CLEWS
CLEWS Are Creating A Beautiful Life
The indie darling sister-duo on hope amidst uncertainty, the need for structural change within the music industry, and why they are finally ready to release their debut album.
Features / Interviews
Midnight Til Morning
'The Best Job In The World': Midnight Til Morning Are Living The Dream
The rising boy band discuss the Netflix show that gave them their start, the dangers of young fame, and their unshakeable gratitude for mentor Liam Payne.
Features / Music
Charly Oakley
‘How Can I Affect People?’: Charly Oakley Is Curating An Honest And Authentic Future
“I’m really interested in releasing music and presenting it in a way that is meaningful and innovative," rising pop artist Charly Oakley explains.
Industry / Feature
Aleksiah & Oscar The Wild
RECAP: All The Action From The 2025 SA Music Awards
"Tonight is about celebrating you," said MusicSA's John Glenn. "Everyone who makes South Australian art what it is."
Features / Music
Killing Heidi, Stella Donnelly & Jebediah
Sharehouses, Social Issues & Supporting Rising Stars: Does Australian Indie Rock Have Its Own Sound?
Breaking down the sonic threads that are hallmarks of what constitutes the Australian indie rock genre.
Features / Music
Alexandria
Mathematics, Boygenius & Viral TikToks: Behind The Unexpected Fame Of WA’s Alexandria
“I did not expect that it would blow up in the way that it did,” Alexandria explains.
Features / Music
dust
‘Everything Still Feels Really Uncertain’: Dust Are Making Sense Of It All On ‘Sky Is Falling’
"It feels good and affirming to have a direction and a body of work that we feel represents us as musicians and as individuals."
Features / Interviews
jasmine.4.t
jasmine.4.t On The Journey Of 'You Are The Morning': It's About 'Finding Little Joys Amongst It All'
Ahead of her debut Australian tour dates, British singer-songwriter jasmine.4.t discusses her album, You Are The Morning, getting signed by Phoebe Bridgers, and more.
Features / Music
Swan Reach
‘This Is A Record That I Would Want To Buy’: Caps Lock & Impressed Recordings Take Adelaide Acts Global With New Vinyl Compilation
Having unleashed 'Sitting In The Same Chairs' earlier this year, caps lock will see its Adelaide musicians go global after Impressed Recordings got on board to press the comp to vinyl.
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