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

Max Lewis, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Experience the fleeting sublimity of nature on 44 Ardent's debut 'FADING 22'
As the anonymous side-project from an Australian producer, 44 Ardent delivers a shining debut and dedication to nature on 'FADING 22'.
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Live Review: Genesis Owusu crafts a funky honey pot on 'Wit' Da Team'
Ghania born Genesis Owusu takes aim at cultural appropriation on the funk-disguised track 'Wit' Da Team', produced by Callum Connor.
Features / Hometown Guide
Explore Melbourne's best kept secrets with Samsaruh
To celebrate her latest bombastic single, we asked Samsaruh to take us back to 'The Beginning' with a guide to the best spots in her hometown of Melbourne.
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Live Review: ALPHAMAMA exudes liberation, self-love and honesty with 'Oil & Water'
Sydney's multi-talented ALPHAMAMA shows exactly why she's a powerful force in the world of R&B and Soul with her sophomore album Oil & Water.
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Live Review: Akurei delivers winter vibes with Golden Vessel on 'August'
Brisbane producer Akurei has shared the culmination of a long and personal journey with 'August' ft Golden Vessel, the title track of his debut EP.
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Live Review: Collarbones drop their first song in 2 years with 'A.I'
After too long, Collarbones have finally graced us with new music: titled 'A.I', it's a magical and intense slice of electro-pop.
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Live Review: LÂLKA takes on the internet with 'CTRL ALTer ego'
'CTRL ALTer ego' sees Brisbane LÂLKA producer LÂLKA take a tongue-in-cheek look at internet culture in her poppiest track yet.
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Live Review: Sophiya exudes fierce confidence on 'White Ivory'
On her rough-as-guts debut 'White Ivory', Melbourne rapper Sophiya introduces us to her fierce, uncompromising and defiant self.
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Live Review: Luboku excels at honest experimental pop with '50 Days'
Celebrating his recent signing to etcetc, Melbourne producer Luboku has dropped an erratic yet honest cut of electro-pop with '50 Days.'
Features / Music
Kyson shares the top five minimalist tracks that inspired 'Forest Green'
Inspired by the hypnotic minimalism on 'Forest Green', we asked Berlin-based producer Kyson for his top-five tracks with only one instrument and vocal take.
Features / Hometown Guide
Beginner's guide to the sights of New Zealand with BAYNK
Reviews / Live
Live Review: 'Take a Night Off' with Jamie Lane's silky-smooth left-field pop
Brisbane producer Jamie Lane blends the smooth and sultry sound of R&B with the dance-floor magic of house on his latest single, 'Take a Night Off'.