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

Mary Varvaris, Journalist

Mary Varvaris

I'm a Staff Writer for The Music and Kill Your Stereo based in Melbourne.

You can find me listening to anything from mewithoutYou, Radiohead, Northlane, Jaguar Jonze, Julia Jacklin or Paramore at any time. Outside of The Music and Kill Your Stereo, my journalism has been featured in The Age, Australian Guitar Magazine, Blunt Magazine, Chorus.fm (previously known as AbsolutePunk.net), my Substack newsletter, and more. You can view my work on my Linktree.

I'm a lifelong metalhead and all-around music lover, which stems from my childhood, where I was raised in a family of talented musos and fans of great songs. I wouldn't be where I am today without them.

When I'm not writing, I'm hanging out with my dog, catching a gig somewhere in Melbourne, or just watching tv.

News / Music
Voyager
Voyager 'Taking A Leap Of Faith' With UK Festival Announcement
Voyager are heading back overseas after a "cautious" few years that have involved frontman Danny Estrin receiving cancer treatment.
News / Music
Wireless headphones on yellow background
Sound Modulation Therapy Trial Linked To Reduction In Tinnitus Symptoms
Participants in a sound modulation therapy trial in the UK experienced a “significant quieting” of their tinnitus symptoms – up to 10%.
News / Festivals
The ROWMUDAS Stage
Elrow Bondi Beach XXL New Year's Eve Event Cancelled
"When the time is right, we will come back together with the same spirit of care, connection and joy that defines us."
News / Music
Jane's Addiction performing in Sydney
Perry Farrell Apologises For On-Stage Brawl As Jane's Addiction Officially Call It Quits
"We have come together one last time to resolve our differences," the band shared.
News / Festivals
Beyond The Valley
Beyond The Valley 2025 Festival Set Times Revealed
The day-by-day breakdown of the tenth anniversary edition of Beyond The Valley is finally here.
News / Music
Amyl And The Sniffers at the MCG
Amyl And The Sniffers To Stream Their Largest-Ever Gig From Alexandra Palace On YouTube
The headline performance saw Amyl And The Sniffers perform to 10,000 fans in one of London's premier music venues.
Industry / News
Day Ravies at The Bearded Lady
The Bearded Lady Site Now Available For Lease
The Bearded Lady closed its doors permanently in May to the dismay of the local creative community.
Features / Music
Best Australian albums of 2025
The Best Australian Albums Of 2025
In The Music’s Best Australian Albums of 2025 list, you’ll see indie rock and metal share space with EDM and R&B, and even a covers album.
Industry / News
Mushroom Group Logo
Mushroom Group Locks In Key Promotions
Major moves are happening at Mushroom Group ahead of the festive season.
Industry / News
Nick Hartley, PIAS Logo
Nick Hartley Announces Retirement From PIAS Group After 26 Years
Nick Hartley has announced his retirement after 26 years with PIAS and four decades in the music industry.
News / Music
Baker Boy, Addison Rae, Lorde, Spacey Jane
Triple J Reveals The 50 Most-Played Artists Of 2025
A fun fact shared today: 70% of the Top 50 artists played on triple j this year were Australian.
News / Music
Dave McCormack, Meg Washington, Fred Leone
State Library Of Queensland Launches Music Conversations Series, 'Songs To Live By'
Robert Forster will launch the series, sharing conversations with Dave McCormack, Meg Washington, and Fred Leone.
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