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.

Industry / News
The Night Cat
'It Protects The Venue Long Into The Future': Go Behind The Scenes Of Efforts To Soundproof Melbourne's Night Cat
“I think we're really looking forward to enjoy The Night Cat like we have for the last three decades, and hopefully that continues for another three decades."
Features / Music
Ozzy Osbourne
Did Ozzy Osbourne Really Bite The Head Off A Bat?
As the music world mourns the loss of a musical icon, it's time to revisit one of rock's biggest stories: did Ozzy Osbourne really bite the head off a bat?
News / Music
Ozzy Osbourne
Heavy Metal Pioneer Ozzy Osbourne Passes Away, Aged 76
The two-time Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and reality TV star rose to fame as the vocalist for Black Sabbath before embarking on a critically-acclaimed solo career.
Industry / News
Bendigo Records
Regional Victoria's Bendigo Records Announces Its Closure
“We worked really, really hard and we tried to do something, and you guys helped us for a bit, and now it doesn't exist anymore, and that sucks," explained Bendigo Records director and co-owner Sam Edmonds.
Features / Music
Bush
‘I Feel Like It's Hit A Nerve’: Bush’s Gavin Rossdale Is Writing For Everyone On ‘I Beat Loneliness'
As Bush release their tenth album – 'I Beat Loneliness' – frontman Gavin Rossdale reflects on writing an album about life's realities, and the band's love affair with Australia.
News / Music
Eddy Current Suppression Ring
Eddy Current Suppression Ring To Play First Show In Nine Years With Free Federation Square Gig
The revered Eddy Current Suppression Ring will perform their first hometown headline date in 15 years at Federation Square this September.
Industry / News
Zenith Records
Melbourne's Zenith Records Pressing Plants Triples Their Output With New Upgrades
Zenith's production capacity has tripled "to approximately 6,000 records per week, making Zenith the largest vinyl pressing plant in the Southern Hemisphere."
Industry / News
District 14
Melbourne Venue District 14 Announces Its Closure
“Unfortunately, we’re no longer in a position to continue operating," organisers wrote on social media.
Features / Music
The Used
'It's Almost Surreal': The Used On Celebrating 25 Years With A Massive Aussie Tour
As The Used celebrate 25 years of being a band and bring their extensive tour of full-album performances to Australia, founding bassist Jeph looks back on the group's rise and legacy.
News / Music
Ed Sheeran
Is Ed Sheeran About To Announce An Aussie Tour?
It's currently been two years since Ed Sheeran last visited our shores, but with a new album on the way, some online teasers seem to indicate he'll be making a return soon enough.
News / Music
Polaris & In Hearts Wake
Polaris, Soulfly & In Hearts Wake Lead 2026 Froth & Fury Line Up
Punters across Perth and Adelaide can expect massive sets from homegrown heroes and international icons at the 2026 edition of Froth & Fury.
News / Music
Jen Cloher
Jen Cloher Announces Second Season Of 'Everybody’s Trying To Find Their Way Home' Podcast
"Over the next six episodes people share their struggles, joy and deep love for their language and culture," Cloher explains.