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 Bronx & Mariachi El Bronx
Mariachi El Bronx & The Bronx Announce 2026 Co-Headlining Tour Dates
“Join us for the first-ever Bronx and Mariachi El Bronx Supershow! Two bands, one mind-exploding, style-bending, life-affirming set."
Industry / News
Yours & Owls Festival
Recipients Announced For Albanese Government's Latest Round Of Revive Live Grants
“Music lovers should be able to enjoy local gigs, artists should be able to make a career out of their music and Revive Live is doing just that," says Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke.
Industry / Feature
Support Act logo
'I Want To Know How We Can Improve': Support Act Shares Its Latest Crisis Relief Support Service Survey Results
"It's good to know that people are happy with these things but we also want to know if there are any issues that we can improve on," explains Support Act's Angela Doolan.
News / Music
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly Takes On A Kylie Minogue Classic For 'Like A Version'
Covering a song in the 'Like A Version' studios for the first time in a record-breaking 18 years, Paul Kelly paid tribute to a fellow Aussie icon.
Industry / News
Jaxsta
Australian Music Database Jaxsta Announces Its Closure
As of December 17th, 2025, "Jaxsta will no longer be available for public subscription."
News / Music
The Beta Band
The Beta Band Announce First-Ever Australian Tour Dates
21 years since their split, the influential Scottish group will use their debut Australian visit to perform their landmark compilation 'The Three E.P.'s' in full.
Industry / News
HAVEN.'s 'I Run'
HAVEN.'s Viral Hit 'I Run' Removed From Streaming Platforms Amid AI Speculation
As the mysterious UK act HAVEN. hits the ARIA top ten, the track has found itself inaccessible on major streaming services as allegations of AI usage continue to circulate.
News / Music
Eminem at the MCG in 2019
Eminem Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Sydney Beach Brand
Eminem has filed a lawsuit against the Sydney company, claiming they infringe upon the trademarked name of his infamous alter ego.
News / Music
Meg Washington
Meg Washington Plots 2026 Natural Beauty Tour
“I grew up singing in jazz clubs, so these intimate solo shows feel so right to me,” Meg Washington says of her upcoming trek.
News / Music
Bowling For Soup and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls And Bowling For Soup Announce 2026 Co-Headlining Tour
Both acts make their return to Australia for their first shows since last year's Good Things festival.
News / Music
Yungblud
Yungblud's Australian Dates Still On Track Following 2025 Cancellations
The English singer-songwriter is set to kick off his upcoming Australian visit on January 10th.
Industry / News
Dom Dolla
Dom Dolla Named Inaugural Recipient Of ARIA's New Global Impact Award
“I really try to do my best to fly the flag for Aussie dance music overseas so I’m so grateful," Dom Dolla said of the honour.