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
Donnie Darko’s Halloween House Party
A 'Donnie Darko' Halloween Party Is Taking Over Melbourne This June
Start counting down the days, because Donnie Darko’s Halloween House Party will celebrate the classic film with live DJs, immersive visuals, recreated film sets, and more.
News / Music
Zach Braff in 'Garden State'
Frou Frou, Remy Zero Reunite For 'Garden State' 20th Anniversary Concert
20 years after Natalie Portman said, "You gotta hear this one song, it’ll change your life; I swear," a benefit concert featuring artists from the 'Garden State' soundtrack has taken place in Los Angeles.
Features / Music
Kingswood performing live
Kingswood Share Their Favourite Moments From Australia's Longest Tour On Record
As Kingswood prepare to release their 'Claptrap' documentary, we asked the band to reflect on their favourite moments from their lengthy Hometowns tour.
News / Music
The Basics
The Basics Tease New Music With 'Don't Be Deceived'
The Basics are planning to return with a new single soon, though they admit they've "done something a bit different with this one."
Industry / News
Queensland Music Awards
Brisbane City Council Axes Queensland Music Awards Funding Following Winner's Speech
“We do not wish for the Queensland Music Awards to be a platform for political debate. The intention of the event is, and always has been, to celebrate the work of our state’s artists and industry.”
News / Music
Loose Content
Loose Content Plot National Tour In Support Of Debut EP
Having made waves on stages over the past 18 months, Melbourne-based Loose Content have now unveiled their stellar debut EP.
Features / Music
You Am I
You Am I Reflect On The Massive Success Of ‘Hi Fi Way’: ‘Literally From Day One, It Was Chaotic’
As You Am I prepare to launch their Hi Fi Daily Double Down Tour, the band reflect on their acclaimed second album, which helped make them household names.
News / Music
Chitra
Chitra Unveils Blissful New Single, 'Close Proximity'
Chitra is entering 2025 in a big way thanks to new single, 'Close Proximity.'
Industry / News
AAM Awards 2025
AAM Awards Reveal 2025 Shortlist Nominees
This year's AAM Awards will take place in Melbourne on April 30th, with multi-hyphenate media personality Tait McGregor on hosting duties.
News / Music
Luke Combs @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Brisbane Officially Announces New 60,000-Seat Stadium As Part Of 2032 Olympic Plans
"We can deliver once in a generation opportunity to build a better Queensland."
News / Music
Kamasi Washington
Kamasi Washington Announces 2025 Australian Tour
Having released new album 'Fearless Movement' last year, Kamasi Washington is heading to Australia this June.
News / Music
triple j's One Night Stand
Spacey Jane, Luude And More Lead Triple J's 2025 One Night Stand Line Up
triple j's 2025 One Night Stand returns this May with a huge lineup... though its location is still to be announced!