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

Tyler Jenke, Journalist

Tyler Jenke

Originally from Adelaide, Tyler Jenke is a Melbourne-based journalist, author, musician, lecturer, and podcast host with more than a decade of experience in writing and publishing. Having originally created an exhaustive database dedicated to triple j’s Hottest 100 countdown, the past decade has seen them working as a prolific writer across websites such as Tone Deaf, Billboard, and Music Feeds, with three years spent as the Editor of Rolling Stone Australia.

Outside of the world of the written word, you can often find them researching obscure music facts, working on their own musical career, collecting copious amounts of vinyl, tapes, and CDs, or simply situated in the front row of a live concert.

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Wheatus
From Massive Spiders To Crazy Traffic: Wheatus' Brendan B. Brown Share His Favourite Aus Tour Memories
"When we first came to 'Straya, absolutely nothing had happened with our record, but that December 2000 we were No. 1 Down Under," Brown remembers.
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Chappell Roan & Brigitte Bardot
Chappell Roan Walks Back Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning Of 'Disappointing' Beliefs
“Obvs I do not condone this," Chappell Roan wrote. "Very disappointing to learn.”
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Nirvana's Kurt Cobain
A Minute Of Silence: In Memory Of The Hidden Track
Once a mandatory – if secret – part of the musical experience, the hidden track has fallen by the wayside. Let's revisit its history and some of its greatest hits.
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KISS' Gene Simmons performing live
Former KISS Members Defend High Prices For New Releases
“Consider the analogy to caviar or fine art,” wrote former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent. “Not everyone can afford it.”
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The Cure
The Cure Guitarist & Keyboardist Perry Bamonte Passes Away, Aged 65
“Quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative, ‘Teddy’ was a warm hearted and vital part of the Cure story," the band wrote in a statement.
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Brandi Carlile & Elton John
'An Evening With Elton John And Brandi Carlile' Concert Special Heading To SBS This New Year's Eve
Elton John and Brandi Carlile's friendship and collaborative history will be celebrated by live performances in an upcoming Dan Levy-hosted special.
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Private Function
Private Function Announce Their Split: 'We're Breaking Up LOL'
After nine years together, Melbourne's Private Function have announced they'll be breaking up in 2026.
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The Flaming Lips
Stephen Drozd Officially Confirms Departure From The Flaming Lips
"I can’t thank all the fans enough for support and concern, and I wish the Lips well," Drozd wrote on Threads.
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Queen + Adam Lambert @ Optus Stadium
Queen To Release Unheard 1974 Christmas Song
"It’s a song that goes back a very long way, but to my knowledge no one has ever heard this version,” guitarist Brian May claimed.
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Chris Rea
English Blues Rocker Chris Rea Passes Away, Aged 74
“Chris’s music has created the soundtrack to many lives, and his legacy will live on through the songs he leaves behind.”
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Dom Dolla performing at Sydney's Allianz Stadium
'Most Insane Night Of My Life': Dom Dolla Becomes First Electronic Act To Headline An Aussie Stadium Show
Appearing before 40,000 at Sydney's Allianz Stadium, Dom Dolla has set new heights for Aussie electronic music.
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Crowded House @ The Sydney Opera House
Crowded House To Perform At Australian Open 2026 Opening Ceremony
“Crowded House are delighted to be appearing centre court to mark the opening of the Australian Open,” Neil Finn said in a statement.