Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist

Daniel Cribb, Journalist

News / Music
Paul McCartney Surpasses Expectations As Aus Tour Kicks Off
"McCartney truly establishing a lasting connection."
Reviews / Arts
Cirque du Soleil: TORUK - The First Flight
Reviews / Live
Photos by Linda Dunjey
Live Review: Paul Kelly
"The evening was truly taken to a magical place, only anchored in reality by the faint crushing of VB cans on the grassy hills and drunk conversations scattered around the venue."
Features / Film & TV
Why ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show’ Deserves Your Attention
“The characters are basically brain dead in many ways, but then they’re experiencing these complex emotions.”
News / Music
Inside Perth's First Purpose-built Comedy Venue
"It’s a place comedians want to perform at and audiences can have plenty of fun at."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Yusuf
"Go to another concert if you don't like this one."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Lorde
"The New Zealand talent kicked things up a notch, dishing out bursts of aggressive vocals between '80s synth lines and an intimidating beat."
News / Music
FIRST LOOK: WA Live Music Venue The Den Gets A Serious Overhaul
“I want to shake it up and create an innovative way to attract more touring bands.”
Features / Film & TV
Why Fans Connected So Strongly With Teen Wolf
"...At the end of the day, they were pretty relatable teenagers dealing with being different, and I think we can all relate to that.”
Features / Music
Why Jeremy Neale's Debut Solo Album Made Him Evaluate His Entire Life
"‘Okay, how am I going to rebuild the foundations of a life that works for me?’"
News / Music
Peter Garrett Kicks Rowdy Punters Out Of Midnight Oil's Perth Gig
The frontman called out the punters during the show.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Midnight Oil, Spiderbait
"...nothing could stop them as they dished out mega hits 'The Dead Heart', 'Beds Are Burning' and 'Forgotten Years', all of which proved why Australia's love for the band hasn't faulted after all these years."