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

Daniel Yao, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: Courtney Barnett
"Her songs took Fremantle on a rollercoaster of a ride, journeying through a land of strange ferocity and grungy rock, which sounded just as shabby as it was shiny."
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Live Review: Badlands Second Birthday
"Flintoff's energy was contagious. She jumped from one side of the stage to the other, diving into the mosh and hugging fans before running back to her microphone."
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REVIEW: Kendrick Lamar Was Humbled By His Fans At First Show Of Australian Tour Last Night
"Lamar stood motionless, his eyes scanning the crowd, himself soaking in the energy."
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Live Review: The Ivory Lies, Legs Electric
"The Ivory Lies are here to stay."
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Live Review: Listen Out Perth
"Future set the night off and made us feel a wide range of emotions."
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Live Review: London Grammar
"The music spoke for itself."
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Live Review: Verge Collection
"The impression was given that the band purposely chose to take a step back from the spotlight this time, to talk less for a hot minute and allow their music to take centre stage - and grace centre stage it did."
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Live Review: Stormzy, Manu Crook$
"I don't care what you've been up to today, I want the mosh pit crew, the crew at the top, and everyone else from the front to the back to have their hands UP!"
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Live Review: Kilter, Alta, Feki
"[Kilter] dropped a drumstick and picked up another right on time, without missing a single beat."