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

Lewis Isaacs, Journalist

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Album Review: The Barr Brothers - Queens Of The Breakers
"Despite taking on bold new sounds, The Barr Brothers remain wedded to their Americana origins."
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Album Review: Alex Lahey - I Love You Like A Brother
"Lahey is no longer an emerging artist to watch, but one who deserves all the plaudits and spotlight she's earned."
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Album Review: Liam Gallagher - As You Were
"'Wall Of Glass' and the acoustic-heavy 'Paper Crown' are a credit to his overshadowed and underrated ballad writing."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Lo!, The Nation Blue, Thorax
"Lo! show fans that time away has not diminished the violence of their sound."
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Album Review: Morning TV - Sun
"Every repeat play reveals something more."
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Album Review: Cub Sport - BATS
"While soft-spoken lyrics and catchy grooves are prominent, the album's focus begins to wane."
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Album Review: King Parrot - Ugly Produce
"King Parrot take their mastery of mixing chaotic, brutal sounds and depraved themes to the next level."
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Album Review: Food Court - Good Luck
"Perfect for those that love guitars, good times and the occasional headbang."
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Album Review: Lee Ranaldo - Electric Trim
"The hidden complexity of Ranaldo's guitar work is layered over straighter rock songs while his vocals have taken a folkier turn."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Mew, Closure In Moscow
"Their sound is big enough to fill major arenas, but on the night the relative intimacy of Manning Bar was a luxury for those attending."
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Album Review: Alex Cameron - Forced Witness
"Alex Cameron has perfected the fine art of telling dark, sometimes sordid stories combined with oddly upbeat tunes."
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Album Review: Rosetta - Utopioid
"Think of it as less of a departure from what the band is renowned for but rather an expanded exploration through new territory."