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.

Industry / News
Tropical Fuck Storm
Tropical F*ck Storm Return With New Single 'Goon Show', Announce Signing To Fire Records
“Here’s a neat little jingle to usher in the dumb phone revolution of 2025,” the band said in a statement.
News / Music
Tash Sultana
'Stop Sending A Link That No One's Going To Click': Tash Sultana Shares Advice To Aspiring Musicians
“Start putting your performances absolutely everywhere because you never know who's watching," Tash explained.
News / Music
Chasing Ghosts
Chasing Ghosts Encourage Accountability And Behavioural Change With New Single, 'My Bingayi'
'My Bingayi' is the latest taster of Chasing Ghosts' forthcoming album 'Therapy', which arrives on May 16th.
News / Music
David Bridie
David Bridie Awarded Honorary Doctorate From Deakin University
David Bridie's contributions to music, film and reconciliation in Australia, Papua New Guinea, West Papua and Vanuatu have been honoured by Deakin University with an honorary doctorate.
News / Music
Leatherman
Leatherman Share New Single 'Heartbeater Cheetah' From Debut Album, 'Turn You On'
After a few years of singles, Leatherman's 'Heartbeater Cheetah' is the latest preview of their debut album, 'Turn You On'.
Industry / News
St Kilda Festival
Live Music Festivals Fund To Give Victorian Fests A Financial Boost
“Victoria’s music festivals are the lifeblood of communities across our state,” said Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks.
News / Music
Beth Seymour
Beth Seymour Reintroduces Herself To The World With New Single, 'Medication'
“It’s freeing to finally be able to be transparent with what I’m writing songs about,” Beth Seymour explains of her latest single.
Features / Premiere
Rhys Thompson
PREMIERE: Rhys Thompson Previews Debut EP With New Single, 'Calling Me'
Ahead of the release of his debut EP, Rhys Thompson has given fans a taste of his pop influences on latest single, 'Calling Me'.
News / Music
Private Function
Private Function Added As Local Support For Green Day Tour
Green Day and AFI will be joined by none other than Melbourne's Private Function for their upcoming Aussie dates.
Features / Music
Lotte Gallagher
Lotte Gallagher Tells Us Her Melbourne 'Ones To Watch'
Ahead of an appearance on Live Nation's Ones To Watch showcase, we spoke to Lotte Gallagher about the artists she thinks we need to pay attention to.
News / Music
Gut Health
Gut Health Announce Surprise Melbourne Front-Bar Residency
Gut Health are launching a series of three, free, front-bar shows in Melbourne, with the details of this week's debut now being revealed.
News / Music
Oasis
Liam Gallagher Responds To Oasis Ticket Resale Fiasco: 'Get Off My Case'
Frustration from fans who have had their Oasis tickets cancelled due to suspected bot behaviour has now received a response from frontman Liam Gallagher.