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
Indiana Lewis
Rising Melbourne Musician Indiana Lewis Unveils New Single, 'Pleaser'
Indiana Lewis may only be 15, but already she harnesses a sound far beyond her years, with new single 'Pleaser' showcasing her raw talent.
Features / Track by Track
Hachiku
Hachiku Guides Us Through The Inspirations Of New Album, 'The Joys Of Being Pure At Heart'
Returning with her first new album in five years, Hachiku's Anika Ostendorf takes us through each of the tracks on 'The Joys Of Being Pure At Heart'.
News / Music
Angie McMahon & Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson Covers Angie McMahon's 'Letting Go' On US Television
Angie McMahon has been given another US television boost, this time with Kelly Clarkson covering 'Letting Go' on her daily talk show.
News / Music
CLAMM
CLAMM Announce Highly-Anticipated Third Album 'Serious Acts', Share New Single
CLAMM are ending their drought of studio albums by announcing the impending release of 'Serious Acts', with lead single 'And I Try' giving an indication of what to expect.
News / Music
Ecca Vandal
Ecca Vandal Drops The Explosive New Single, 'Cruising To Self Soothe'
“It captures the feeling of breaking free and moving forward, no matter the challenges that come," Ecca Vandal says of her latest incendiary single.
News / Music
PANIA
PANIA Returns With First Single Since 2023, 'Switch Sides'
PANIA has returned with her first new single in 18 months, with 'Switch Sides' seeing her comes to term with the ups and downs in her musical journey.
Industry / News
ARIA Collab
Baker Boy, ASHWARYA & More Announced As ARIA Collab Artists
World class producers WondaGurl and Tommy Brown lead a group of stellar musicians for the ARIA Collab program, with ONEFOUR, CHAII, Becca Hatch, and more joining the team.
News / Music
G Flip
G Flip Plays 'Wheels On The Truck' For 'Play School' Debut
G Flip has become the latest Aussie artist to appear on 'Play School', offering up a modernised take on the classic 'Wheels On The Bus' – retitled 'Wheels On The Truck.'
Industry / News
Fiona Duncan
Music Victoria Announces Fiona Duncan As New CEO
After more than 30 years as a prominent local, national, and international industry figure, Fiona Duncan now adds CEO of Music Victoria to her storied resumé.
News / Music
Ne Obliviscaris' James Dorton
Ne Obliviscaris To Perform 'Exul' & 'Citadel' Albums In Full On 2025 Australian Tour
The upcoming tour will also be the Aussie debut of new harsh vocalist James Dorton.
Industry / News
Fade Evare
Fade Evare Announce Signing With Astral People Recordings, Share New Single 'Keep Talking'
"The first time we heard Fade’s music, it hit us like nothing we’d ever heard before—impossible to label, impossible to ignore,” said Astral People Recordings’ Head of Label, Chris Rigney.
Industry / Feature
Jaddan Comerford & Matthew Rogers
EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Rogers Announces Exit From UNIFIED Group: ‘I Don't Think We Ever Minded Not Having A Moment To Breathe’
After 14 years with UNIFIED Music Group, Chief Operating Officer Matthew Rogers is heading off to explore new experiences, highlights, and – most importantly – professional challenges.