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.

Features / Music
Night At The Barracks
'The Timing Just Felt Right': Night At The Barracks' Founders Talk Growth, And Their Expansion With Night At The Parkland
As Brisbane welcomes new festival Night At The Parkland, the co-founders of event agency Second Sunday talk their growth and success.
News / Music
Katy Perry
Katy Perry Makes Surprise Appearance In Melbourne For Poof Doof's 'Club Katy' Event
“Because you are my chosen family, a mother must provide for her children,” told the crowd at Chasers Nightclub's Poof Doof night.
News / Music
Stiff Gins
PREMIERE: Stiff Gins Share 'Bear And Bee' From First Album In 14 Years
14 years since their last record, Stiff Gins have returned with 'Crossroads,' sharing the animated clip for new track, 'Bear And Bee.'
Industry / Feature
Jerry 'Ijale' Agbinya
'I Just Want To Be World Class': Jerry Agbinya On Receiving The 2025 Fast Track Fellowship
"I want my sound to be up there with some of the best doing it, and I'm so excited to be able to learn from some of the best doing it in the UK," explains Agbinya.
News / Music
Slowly Slowly
Slowly Slowly Announce 2025 Regional Tour Dates
“Touring regionally in Australia is as good as it gets," explains Slowly Slowly frontman Ben Stewart. "We can’t wait for these shows."
Features / Music
Stereophonics
'We Take Pride In Making Sure We're The Best Live Band We Could Possibly Be': Stereophonics On Their Long-Awaited Australian Return
As Welsh rockers Stereophonics ready themselves to return to Australia after seven long years, bassist Richard Jones reflects on their lengthy love affair with the country.
News / Music
Bec Sandridge
Bec Sandridge Plots 2025 Australian Tour Dates
“I’d love to play you some new songs, hear your local coffee cult tips, and maybe get a little feral together," Sandridge says of the tour.
News / Music
Brass Party at The Night Cat
City Of Yarra's Leaps And Bounds Festival Announces 2025 Program
“At a time when the industry is doing it tough, we’re proud to back our live music venues, artists and workers through a community-curated festival that champions Yarra’s live music scene."
Features / Music
Little Birdy
Little Birdy Reflect On Their Favourite Memories Of Recording 'BigBigLove'
As Little Birdy get ready to hit the road for the 21st anniversary of 'BigBigLove,' the indie-rock icons take us through their favourite memories of making the album.
Industry / News
Grammy Award
Grammy Awards Announce New Categories, Rule Changes For 2026 Event
"The Academy's top priority is to represent the music people that we serve each year," said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.
News / Music
Bleak Squad
Adalita, Mick Harvey, Mick Turner And Marty Brown Form New Supergroup, Bleak Squad
“I think the name Bleak Squad speaks to both this loose collection of misfits, and the noirish mood of our music,” says Adalita.
Industry / News
Beyond The Valley
'The Bass Line': New Report Outlines Economic Contribution Of Australian Music Industry
“Australians know instinctively – and research confirms – that music brings us together, supports our wellbeing and enriches our lives," says Music Australia Director Millie Millgate.