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
Tivoli In The Round
Brisbane Festival Unveils Extensive 2025 Program
“This year’s program is a love letter to Brisbane — bold, joyful, and created with and for the city,” says Artistic Director Louise Bezzina.
News / Music
David Byrne
David Byrne Announces 2026 Australian Tour
The iconic Talking Heads frontman will return to Australia for the first time since 2018 next year, touring in support of his new album, 'Who Is The Sky?'.
Industry / News
The Imperial Hotel Eumundi
Imperial Hotel Eumundi Welcomes New $350,000 Band Room Renovation
“Our vision was to create a room that feels intimate, cinematic, and unforgettable," says Comiskey Group Director, Rob Comiskey.
News / Music
Katy Perry
Man Charged After Katy Perry Stage Invasion In Sydney
“There’s never going to be another show like this, so just enjoy it!” Perry told the audience.
News / Music
Sly Stone
Funk And Soul Icon Sly Stone Passes Away, Aged 82
“While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.”
Industry / News
Radical Son
Radical Son Announces Signing To Perfect Pitch Publishing
“Radical Son is a force — on stage, in the studio, and in spirit,” says Perfect Pitch Publishing’s Managing Director, Clive Hodson.
News / Music
Alyssa and Keeley of Blute's Bar
Blute's Bar Welcomes Nightly Live Music As Beloved Brisbane Venue Enters New Era
“We’re not abandoning karaoke,” the venue’s team asserts. “We’re evolving. Gigs will wrap early, karaoke kicks off after. The mic never cools down.”
News / Music
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus Heckled By Fans At Film Q&A: 'We Thought This Was A Concert'
"Are you actually going to sing?" yelled one angry fan.
Industry / News
Baz Luhrmann
2025 King’s Birthday Honours List: Baz Luhrmann, Bruce Rowland, Iyer Brothers & More
Figures from the world of music, film, and broadcasting have been included in this year's list of King’s Birthday Honours.
Industry / News
Foundry616
Sydney Jazz Venue Foundry616 Announces Its Closure
“Please join us for our final shows this month as we celebrate the incredible journey we’ve shared one last time," Foundry616 owners urged.
News / Music
Tame Impala
Kevin Parker Previews New Tame Impala Song During Spanish DJ Set
"There's no going back from this point on, you realise?" Kevin Parker told the club crowd in Barcelona.
Features / Music
King Parrot
King Parrot Walk Us Through Their Five Most Unhinged Music Videos
As King Parrot release new album 'A Young Person's Guide To King Parrot,' vocalist Matt Young reflects on the most unhinged music videos from their storied career.