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.

News / Music
Metallica
Enter Santaman: Metallica's James Hetfield Shares Spoken Word Rendition Of ''Twas The Night Before Christmas'
“Grab your cocoa and settle in by the fire before your long winter’s nap for a reading of ''Twas The Night Before Christmas' by Papa Het,” Metallica urged fans.
Features / Music
Spotify's Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025
Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist
Spotify's Fresh Finds AU & NZ playlist regularly spotlights the local emerging and independent acts you need to know. As 2025 comes to a close, here are the seven Aussie artists whose status as Fresh Finds discoveries will have them dominating the musical discourse next year.
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 / Feature
Dom Dolla
'A Really Exciting Time': Esti Zilber Reflects On Another Massive Year For Sounds Australia
"In this huge world, we are trying to navigate for our artists and where we can be most effective," says Sounds Australia Executive Producer Esti Zilber.
Industry / Feature
Suno & Warner Music Group logos
What Does It Mean When Majors Partner With AI?
In the wake of generative AI platform Suno partnering with Warner Music Group, what does this mean for the wider music world?
Industry / News
Ollie Wards
Ollie Wards Announces His Departure As TikTok's Director Of Music
Wards took on the role of TikTok's Director Of Music for Australia and New Zealand in 2020, having previously spent a decade as Content Director at triple j.
Features / Interviews
Kesha
'It's The Sound Of Me Stepping Into Freedom': Kesha Is Rewriting Her Own Story
More than 15 years since she debuted into the world with the ubiquitous 'TiK ToK,' Kesha's new album, 'Period,' sees the acclaimed artist let go of the pain as she creates a safe space and expertly embraces a rare second chance.
News / Music
Bad//Dreems
Bad//Dreems Share Title Track From New Album 'Ultra Dundee', Plot National Tour
Bad//Dreems will release their fifth album, 'Ultra Dundee,' next March.
News / Music
MARINA
MARINA Announces 2026 Australian Tour Dates
It's been a long time for Aussie fans of MARINA, but a 15-year wait for new tour dates has finally come to an end.
News / Music
triple j's Hottest 100 of 2025 artwork
Triple J Shares Dates & Details For The 2025 Hottest 100
It's that time of year once again. Who will top the triple j Hottest 100 of 2025?
News / Music
David Byrne
David Byrne Shares New Seasonal Playlist For 'People Who Hate Christmas Music'
David Byrne has picked cuts from the likes of Prince, 100 gecs, Phoebe Bridgers, and Australia's own Julia Jacklin for his new playlist.
News / Music
Linkin Park
Linkin Park Expand 2026 'From Zero' Australian Tour With Additional Date
"We couldn’t miss you, Adelaide," Linkin Park said of their new show.