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

Lukas Murphy, Journalist

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Live Review: Caravãna Sun, The Weapon Is Sound, Blue Child
Caravãna Sun are almost outshone by their main support act in Freo. Almost.
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Album Review: Siskin River - The Hours They Keep
If this album helps them fund their touring schedule, then it’s a winner.
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Album Review: Sinead O'Connor - I'm Not Bossy, I'm The Boss
Solid songwriting and sound performance; just not what it could be.
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Album Review: The Autumn Isles - A Bird Called Cognition
Consistently invigorating and leads the listener firmly by the hand
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Album Review: Eric Clapton & Friends - The Breeze: An Appreciation Of JJ Cale
The only surprise is the absence of more musicians, given Cale’s far-reaching influence.
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Album Review: Tim Hulsman - Dead Man's Garden
"Dead Man’s Garden is a record of determination, persistence and resilience in the face of adversity."
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Album Review: Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens - Cold World
"Cold World will (funnily enough) make for a wonderful winter warmer."
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Live Review: The Autumn Isles, Davey Craddock & The Spectacles, John Matyr's Ghost, Dan Durack - The Bird
The Autumn Isles remind us of their goods at The Bird.
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Album Review: Stu Larsen - Vagabond
"Larsen spins tales from extensive travels and develops a profound connection with his audiences"
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Album Review: David Blyth - Winter Song
"Doesn’t lack energy and force in its delivery."
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Album Review: Willie Nelson - Band Of Brothers
Nelson’s latest is an album of vulnerability and personal tales he has deemed fit to share with us.
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Album Review: Justin Bernasconi - Winter Pick
The album is a brilliant portrayal of the man’s prowess, songwriting and soul.