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
Oasis
Oasis Reportedly Axing Iconic Song From Reunion Setlist
What may have been a perfect opener to Oasis' reunion tour has reportedly been nixed by the band due to its negative associations.
News / Music
INXS
INXS Top Triple M's 'Election 300' Countdown
“I’m flabbergasted," INXS saxophonist and guitarist Kirk Pengilly said of the win. "It’s really unbelievable."
Features / Music
Creature Fear
Creature Fear Share The Soundtrack To Their Highs And Lows
As Creature Fear prepare to launch new single 'My Girl's A Dream But She Only Loves Jesus,' the band have put together a playlist that soundtracks their highs and their lows.
News / Music
City And Colour & Tash Sultana
Tash Sultana Taps City And Colour For New Collab, 'Ain’t It Kinda Funny'
“Tash is one of the most impressive people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting," says City And Colour's Dallas Green. "Their passion and work ethic was inspiring."
News / Music
Northcote Social Club
Northcote Social Club Announce '20 Gigs For 20 Years' Concert Series
"A friend once told me that walking into the NSC feels like a big warm hug — and that’s exactly the kind of place we've always strived to be."
Features / Interviews
Robert Baxter
'There's No One Like Me': Robert Baxter Personifies Queer Joy In Their 'STARGIRL' Era
As Robert Baxter celebrates the release of their latest EP, 'STARGIRL,' it's clear they're operating at their peak, with fun, freedom, and queer joy at the forefront of it all.
Industry / News
King Stingray's Theo Dimathaya Burarrwanga and Roy Kellaway
Amyl And The Sniffers, Kevin Parker, King Stingray Among Winners At 2025 APRA Music Awards
"It’s a testament to the opportunity of Australia becoming a global songwriting powerhouse," said APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.
News / Music
Iron Mind
Iron Mind Announce 2025 Australian Tour
“The eponymous track of the record sums up who and what Iron Mind is,” explains vocalist Sam Octigan.
News / Music
My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade'
Aussie Musician Re-Records My Chemical Romance's 'The Black Parade' As The Joker
"Because I like to do high effort stupidity, I ended up re-recording the vocals to the entire album in this voice.”
Features / Track by Track
Press Club
Press Club Explore New Album 'To All The Ones That I Love' Track By Track
As Press Club ready the release of fourth album 'To All The Ones That I Love,' the band have shared their own insights into each of the record's impressive tracks.
News / Music
Rose Tatto
Rose Tattoo To 'Wrap It Up' In 2026 After 50 Years Together
"We have achieved what we set out to achieve what to do," said frontman Angry Anderson. "At the end of the day if you can say that you are a lucky man.”
Industry / News
Meredith Music Festival 2024
VMDO Launches New 'Skills & Roles' Research Commission
“By building evidence-based research, we can better understand the skills and the gaps that exist," said VMDO General Manager Kirsty Rivers.