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
GANGgajang
GANGgajang Respond After 'Sounds Of Then' Used In 'Hateful Racist' Video
“The band deplores the sentiment in the video and what the organisation stands for," GANGgajang wrote on social media.
News / Music
TISM
TISM To Play Their Breakthrough Album In Full At Sydney Opera House
The iconic Melbourne act will perform their 1995 album 'Machiavelli And The Four Seasons' in full.
Industry / News
John Laws
Veteran Australian Radio Broadcaster John Laws Passes Away, Aged 90
Laws was a prominent and often controversial figure of the broadcasting world for over 70 years.
Features / Music
Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly Thrives As Australia's Iconic, Resolute Storyteller On 'Seventy'
"I wouldn't really be that much good in someone else's band," says Kelly. "I'm a pretty basic guitar player, very basic piano player, but I've got a knack for making up melodies."
News / Music
Ninajirachi
Ninajirachi Wins 2025 SoundMerch Australian Music Prize
"To sincerely contribute to the awesome story of Australian music was one of my highest hopes," Ninajirachi says of her prestigious win.
News / Music
Sidebyside Festival
Adelaide's Sidebyside Festival To Debut Time-Based Ticketing System For 2026 Event
The two-tier ticketing system looks to support emerging acts, while offering attendees a more affordable entry price.
News / Music
RÜFÜS DU SOL
RÜFÜS DU SOL Announce Exclusive Australian DJ Set
RÜFÜS DU SOL's Australian homecoming has just gotten bigger with a special DJ set at Melbourne's Wool Store.
News / Music
Crowded House
Crowded House To Headline Sydney's New Concert Series, Golden Hour
Golden Hour is described as "Sydney’s new summer tradition," with Crowded House and Thelma Plum kicking off the inaugural line-up.
News / Music
Anberlin
Anberlin, Cartel & Hot Chelle Rae Lead 'An Emo Extravaganza' Tour
Some of the biggest names in '00s-era emo and pop-punk return to Australia for full-album playthroughs.
News / Music
Death Grips @ Max Watt's Brisbane.
Death Grips Confirm They're Working On First New Album Since 2018
The recording of the first new Death Grips album since 2018's 'Year Of The Snitch' is underway.
News / Music
The 1975
The 1975 Remove Song From Streaming After Matty Healy Decides He Prefers The Album Without It
Healy has also indicated another track from the band's discography may receive a similar treatment.
News / Music
Hot Chip
Hot Chip Lock In 2026 Australian Tour Dates
The English electronic veterans will be returning to local shores in best-of mode, fresh from the release of their 'Joy In Repetition' compilation.