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

Celline Narinli, Journalist

Reviews / Album
Album Review: Whitley - Even The Stars Are A Mess
Sharing his positive and negative views on the human experience, the title Even The Stars Are A Mess concludes his message: that even the worst experiences are beautiful in their own unique way.
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Album Review: MS MR - Secondhand Rapture
It’s hard to differentiate the chorus of Head Is Not My Home and Dark Doo Wop – but the hidden gems between the bombastic anthems make it a worthwhile listen.
Features / Music
A Bunch Of Kooks
"I’m half-Australian, and I was a bit nervous about the [debut] trek when we went there and whether the guys would get beaten up by bogans or jocks, or whether they’ll not get beaten up and just like have the best time on the beach."
Features / Music
Spread It On
"I just like things to have that spontaneity and, yeah, I’ve never been comfortable with just working and working and working on parts."
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Doin' It For Themselves
“Once the whole album stuff’s done, I’m sort of personally still writing some stuff. But it’s not necessarily Hungry Kids Of Hungary songs. It’s a little personal pet project of mine."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: James Blake & Jonti
He plants a seed of confidence in you from the get-go with his calm demeanour, and the warm tone of his vocals assures us it’s all going to be okay. That’s his promise to you.
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Live Review: Purity Ring, Headaches & Fishing
Playing for only 45 minutes, the short but very sweet set surpassed all expectations.
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Album Review: Youth Lagoon - Wondrous Bughouse
The Idaho-based musician pushes and pulls on your emotions; from blissful sonic waves of hope to the melancholic stories hidden beneath.
Features / Music
In Full Bloom
“Oh maaan, what a line-up! I mean, Robert Plant! Rodriguez! I just saw the line-up the other day, you know, it’s an incredible line-up this year.”
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Album Review: Songs - Malabar
They have produced a rich, spellbinding record, tinged with a classic Australian sound.
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Album Review: Autre Ne Veut - Anxiety
Along with the squeaky-clean production, this Brooklynite has created his own personal brand of R&B.
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Album Review: Ducktails - The Flower Lane
It ebbs and flows from the stylistic wonders of Real Estate, but with many musical twists along the way.