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
Adrianne Lenker
Adrianne Lenker Announces 43-Track Live Album, 'Live At Revolution Hall'
“This live album is another generous offering from Adrianne. Performing a myriad of songs; some new, some rare, some favorites, and beyond in front of an audience and behind the scenes."
News / Music
Clown Core
Enigmatic Duo Clown Core Announce 2025 Australian Tour
Known for their unique fusion of jazz, extreme metal and absurdist mayhem, US duo Clown Core are heading to Australia for the first (and ostensibly last) time.
Industry / News
Countdown
National Film And Sound Archive Launches New Celebration Of Australian Music TV
“It really celebrates that pre-streaming era when music television was the heartbeat of pop culture.”
Industry / News
Folk Bitch Trio
Folk B*tch Trio Share New Single 'The Actor' Alongside Signing To Jagjaguwar
The celebrated Folk Bitch Trio enter their new era with a new single and a new signing.
News / Music
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga Adds Second Melbourne Show To 'The MAYHEM Ball' Australian Tour
Lady Gaga fans in Melbourne will have a second chance to catch the singer following massive demand during her recent tour pre-sale.
News / Music
Drake
Drake Claims He's Already Working On A New Album
Drake might have only released 'Some Sexy Songs 4 U' two months ago, but he's already working on "a slap" of a new album.
News / Music
Weezer
Rivers Cuomo Reveals Weezer Are Making Their Own Movie
Weezer used their Coachella appearance to reveal a new film is on the way... though specifics are murky at the current time.
Industry / News
Wah Wah Wah, CIFIKA, SION
VMDO Links Partners With KOCCA For Korea Spotlight
Alongside a panel and a mixer, a Korean Spotlight Showcase will also highlight some of the best names in Korean music in the heart of Melbourne.
News / Music
MONSTR - The Best Of MTV Unplugged
Australian Supergroup MONSTR To Celebrate The Best Of MTV Unplugged
Members of Taxiride, The Superjesus, The Screaming Jets, and Dragon are lining up to pay tribute to the classic MTV Unplugged series.
News / Music
Kneecap
Kneecap Take Aim At Coachella For Cutting Pro-Palestine Message
While Kneecap had their pro-Palestine message cut by organisers, Green Day were not subjected to the same treatment.
News / Music
Void Of Vision
Void Of Vision Announce Final-Ever Show
"In loving memory," say Void Of Vision. "One final time at The Forum in Melbourne alongside our family and friends."
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Private Function
Private Function Announce New Album, '¯\_(ツ)_/¯'
"It's f*cking insanity," say Private Function. "There's a six minute electronic song & a sea shanty.”