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

Jackson Langford, Journalist

Reviews / Live
Live Review: An Alex Lahey Concert is like a warm hug you didn't know you needed
Alex Lahey hasn’t been taking care of herself, but if her live show tells us anything, it’s that she’s going to take care of us just fine.
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Live Review: Just Shy has well and truly arrived with 'I Am Here'
'I Am Here' is an onslaught of energy, fun and complete early morning euphoria, yet Just Shy ensures that nor he or us will ever get tired.
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Live Review: Esmé's 'I Wonder' is a delicate and existential moment
Esmé's 'I Wonder' is one of those rare musical moments that doesn't need a lot to make you want to listen, but you'll be glad you did.
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Live Review: Synead reaches unbelievable new heights in 'Zenith'
It must be hard for Synead to see us all the way down here, as 'Zenith' is just another way she's managed to take her career to new heights.
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Live Review: PREMIERE: Sophiegrophy is taking no prisoners on 'Bag'
It doesn't take long listening to 'Bag' to realise and fully understand that Sophiegrophy is by no means here to play around.
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Live Review: Let Essie Holt pull you in with 'Magnetise'
As Essie Holt pulls us in with every note she utters on 'Magnetise', we're confronted with a bleak reality but one we're comfortable with.
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Live Review: CXLOE's winning streak keeps going with 'Monster'
When a pop song comes along that's as menacing and commanding as CXLOE's 'Monster', you have no choice but to sit down, shut up and listen.
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Live Review: Anna Lunoe continues to conquer with 'Blaze of Glory'
'Blaze of Glory' sees Anna Lunoe enter 2018 with fire in her heart, her fingers and her voice, as she gives us a dance moment we've been waiting for.
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Live Review: STARA's 'Simulacra' EP is the most unique thing you'll hear this week
There aren't too many projects from up-and-coming artists that are as ambitious and as complex as simulacra, but STARA makes it look all too easy.
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Live Review: PREMIERE: ARIG gets tragically honest with 'Mama Said'
It's a song born in angst and a longing for a peaceful upbringing, but 'Mama Said' emerges as an emotional and beautifully tragic moment for ARIG.
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Live Review: Tori Levett's 'Something Bad' is so, so good
From start to finish, 'Something Bad' proves that Tori Levett is a multi-talented force to be reckoned with.
Features / Music
Getting lost in the magic of Woodes
We caught up with WOODES to chat about her new EP, the power of her work ethic and the undeniable revolution of Australian women in the industry.