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

Christie Eliezer, Journalist

Christie Eliezer

Christie Eliezer is the Melbourne-based Australasian Bureau Chief of Pollstar and industry columnist for Mixdown. He was a long-time senior journalist with The Music Network, weekly columnist for Immedia!, Special Project Editor at Beat and Australian/New Zealand Bureau Chief for Billboard. Getting his start as Features Editor at Juke and Contributing Editor of Rolling Stone Australia, his half a dozen books include High Voltage: 7 Movers & Shakers of the Australian Music Industry and the Music Managers Forum’s Introduction to the Music Industry.

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Industry / News
Bluesfest
Report: Music Festivals Increasingly Becoming Family Trips… And Solo Journeys
43% of parents surveyed in a new report see festivals replacing the usual summer holidays - and they're bringing their kids.
Features / Music
Elvis Presley & The Clash
When Five Album Covers Look Similar
While discussions of similarities Kylie Minogue and Taylor Swift have circulated this week, let's revisit other instances of art bearing strong resemblances to what came before.
Industry / News
Commercial Radio & Audio
Commercial Radio Stresses “Power Of Audio” Message In New Campaign
"The message is loud and clear: audio delivers scale, impact and connection and gives audiences what they want, when they want, however they want it."
Industry / News
Blute's Bar
Venues Update: Expansions, Evacuations, Name Changes & Beer Records
The appetite for live music entertainment continues, with new music venues opening and more moves happening across the country.
Features / Music
Taylor Swift
How Taylor Swift’s “Crypto-Codes” For New Album Actually Started Last Year
Is it possible that Taylor Swift has been teasing the next album cycle for 'The Life Of A Showgirl' since last year?
Features / Music
Jeff Apter's 'Lee Gordon Presents...'
Suitcase Man: The Dark Secrets Of Australia’s First Showman Promoter Lee Gordon
As Jeff Apter focuses on show business promoter and mystery man Lee Gordon for his newest book, it's time to reflect on why Gordon remains such an influential figure.
Industry / News
Foo Fighters @ GMHBA Stadium
Venues: Seven New Music Spaces, Geelong Stadium, Closures & Techno World Record
The appetite for live music entertainment continues, with new music venues opening and more moves happening across the country.
Features / Interviews
Swanee
Brothers In Arms: How Canberra Store Songland Powered John Swan’s Comeback
John 'Swanee' Swan has made a massive comeback by way of new album 'Believe,' but as he explains, it certainly wasn't a solo effort.
Features / Music
INXS
10 Reasons Why INXS’ 'Never Tear Us Apart' Keeps Living On
As INXS top triple j's Hottest 100 of Australian Songs, let's look back at why this iconic hit is so revered.
Features / Music
Ozzy Osbourne
Supernauts: Seven Songs That Helped Ozzy And Black Sabbath Shape Heavy Metal
From Jimi Hendrix to The Beatles to The Stooges, rock music was already getting heavier by the time Black Sabbath emerged with their thunderous sound.
Industry / Feature
Oasis
800,000 Pints: Beer Sales Flow Around Oasis' Two Opening Shows
While Oasis' tour kick-offs resulted in massive numbers for Cardiff, Wales, it becomes clear that music tourism and its associated dollars are big wins for everyone – Australia included.
Industry / News
Adelaide Festival Palais
Adelaide Festivals A Major Boost To SA Economy, Reap Major Benefits
Adelaide Festival injected $62.6 million gross into the state’s economy in 2025.
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