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
The Sharp
The Sharp Announce Their Long-Awaited Musical Return With New EP, '4'
Returning for their first new collection of music in three decades, The Sharp will launch their '4' EP with a hometown show this month.
Features / Music
Marlon Williams
Marlon Williams On His Te Reo Māori Journey For ‘Te Whare Tīwekaweka’: ‘The World Just Feels Sort Of Open Again’
On his fourth album, Marlon Williams leans into te reo Māori for an album which is unlike anything else you'll hear this year.
Features / Music
ZZ Top
ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons Discusses The Group’s Australian Return: ‘It’s About Grinding Them Bluesy Things Loudly’
As ZZ Top ready themselves to return to Australia this month, guitarist and vocalist Billy Gibbons discusses their upcoming return, kinship with George Thorogood, and the state of rock music.
News / Music
The Fauves
The Fauves Announce 'Tropical Strength' 2025 Tour
“Back by shareholder demand, The Fauves play their award-winning* 2024 album 'Tropical Strength' this July at the Annual General Meeting,” the band explain.
Features / Music
Thornhill
Thornhill Take Us Behind The Scenes Of New Album, 'BODIES'
As Thornhill unleash third album 'BODIES', the group have taken us deep into the studio, sharing some of the little-known insights about its creation.
Industry / News
Queensland Music Awards
QMusic Claps Back At Council: 'That's Not How Democracy Should Work'
QMusic have issued a further statement in regards to the controversy surrounding this year's QMAs: "It cannot become standard practice for governments to revoke support in response to artistic expression they disagree with."
News / Music
HIDDEN
Ballarat Details New Micro Contemporary Arts Festival, HIDDEN
Those who love art and culture are being invited to experience Ballarat in a whole new light this May thanks to the newly-announced contemporary arts festival HIDDEN.
News / Music
Chasing Ghosts
Chasing Ghosts Announce 'Therapy' Album Tour Alongside New Single, 'Chamomile Tea'
Ahead of the release of 'Therapy' this May, Chasing Ghosts will be hitting the road, with new single 'Chamomile Tea' giving a taster of what to expect.
News / Music
LETTUCE, Hiromi, Gregory Porter
Melbourne International Jazz Festival Shares First 2025 Program Announcement
With a few months to go until the Melbourne International Jazz Festival kicks off, organisers have given audiences an early taste of what to expect this October.
Industry / News
Support Act & VMDO's 'Money Moves' Webinar
Support Act & VMDO Launch Free 'Money Moves' Webinar For Industry Workers
Are you an industry worker looking for financial advice? The Victorian Music Development Office and Support Act might have the answers you need in their new webinar.
News / Music
Mall Grab
Mall Grab Announces 2025 Australian Tour Dates
Mall Grab will be returning to Australia this June for his largest run of Aussie shows to date.
News / Music
Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove To Play 'Black Label' And 'Oddworld' In Full On Upcoming Tour
Ocean Grove will be looking to the past and present concurrently this May, performing both their 'Black Label' EP and their 2024 album 'Oddworld' in full.