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.

Features / Interviews
Aleksiah
Aleksiah On Writing Depressing Songs With A Beat: 'It’s Kind Of Like My Thing Now'
As aleksiah enjoys her first-ever tour dates in Europe, the Adelaide-based singer-songwriter talks live shows, songwriting, and staying present as she encounters new opportunities.
Features / Music
effie isobel
Effie Isobel On Worship, Online Dating, And Transcending The Body
“I think this song in particular feels like I'm becoming somebody else. I want it to be a song of worship. That's not a space I sit in everyday, but sometimes it's nice to step into that.”
Features / Music
Erin McKenzie
Erin McKenzie On New Album 'Chores'
"That's what the majority of life really is beyond all the poetry and art - every single day there's just a never-ending pile of dishes and laundry."
News / Music
Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods Announce New Album
The upcoming project will be the trio's first album in six years.
Features / Music
Cagefly playing at Goodwood Books
Caps Lock Records: "I Feel Like The Concept Of Nightlife In Adelaide Is Quite Limited"
The DIY record label on holding gigs at bookshops, and trying to carve out a space for both audiences and artists that is underrepresented in the Adelaide music and arts scene.
News / Music
Ned Baulderstone
Ned Baulderstone Announced As Next Future Sounds Resident
The residency will take place every Thursday night at the Adelaide UniBar.
Industry / News
Zhao Liang and Kim Roberts
Nexus Arts Announces New Joint CEOs
The Adelaide-based organisation has historically given diverse or underrepresented artists a platform to showcase their worthy talents to broader audiences.
News / Music
aleksiah
Aleksiah Announces National Tour
The national tour follows the release of her latest up-beat single.
News / Music
Teenager
Nick Littlemore And Ladyhawke Resurrect Cult Project Teenager
First formed in 2004, Teenager have released their first new music in years.
News / Music
Tonix
TONIX To Debut Brand New Show Concept
June will see the band release new music and support Sydney's PEPTALK on tour.
News / Music
Henry Wagons and the Tennessee Studs
Henry Wagons' Johnny Cash Tribute Show To Tour South Australia
Experience live the closest thing we have to the late country legend.
News / Festivals
Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods To Headline Handpicked Festival
The hip-hop group are returning to their home state for the biggest edition yet of this beloved SA festival.