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

Bryget Chrisfield, Journalist

Bryget Chrisfield

A lifelong love of music and writing consolidated when Bryget Chrisfield started penning live reviews for Inpress (now TheMusic) while studying Professional Writing & Editing at RMIT. After graduating, Bryget was initially employed as full-time staff writer before being promoted to Victorian editor of this national street press publication - now website - where she remained for over ten years. She is currently a freelance journalist - her byline appearing in publications including STACK, The Big Issue, The Music and Beat - and it is through interviewing musical geniuses that Bryget finds true happiness.

Features / List
The The
The The: 10 Must-Hear Songs From The British Post-Punk Icons
With their 'Ensouled World Tour' taking over the Sydney Opera House and other Aussie venues, we can't wait to hear some of these The The songs live.
Features / Interviews
Telenova
Telenova's 'Magic Creative Chemistry' Blooms On Debut Album 'Time Is A Flower'
If Telenova hadn't formed, singer Angeline Armstrong says, "I think it's likely that I'd be disheartened with the music industry and probably doing film or something."
Features / List
Bon Scott, ABBA, Justin Timberlake
LOL-Worthy Mondegreens, From Banana Chewing Gum To ‘Crimea River’
The Music has gathered our absolute fave mondegreens to save you the mortification during your next karaoke session.
Reviews / Live
Alma Zygier
Live Review: Alma Zygier @ Bird's Basement
At one point, Alma Zygier references the number of mirrors and cameras in the room—she deserves the limelight, so it's best she gets used to it.  
Features / Interviews
Andrew Farriss
Andrew Farriss: How 'Youthful Exuberance' & Being The 'Utility Guy' Informed His Country Turn
"Some people may have thought, ‘Oh, Andrew Farriss tried his hand at country, and it got too hard, so he ran away’... No, no, no, no, no…"
Features / Music
Steel Panther
Steel Panther’s 2024 Mission Statement: ‘See Boobs, Play Some Heavy Metal, Make People Stoked’
You’ve gotta check your cool at the door when you come watch us,” says Steel Panther drummer Stix Zadinia.
Features / Music
The Teskey Brothers
The Teskey Brothers: ‘Oh My God! Since When Did We Start Playing Stadiums!?’
Ahead of The Teskey Brothers’ national run with A Day On The Green, Sam Teskey shares his tips for staying “sane on the road” while touring with the fam (kids included), and fellow muso sightings in Nashville.
Reviews / Live
Vika & Linda
Live Review: An Evening With Vika & Linda @ Frankston Arts Centre, Melbourne
Shining examples that commitment and perseverance pays off, the Bull sisters just get better with age.
Features / List
Regurgitator's Pogogo Show, Teeny Tiny Stevies, Dan Sultan, Emma Donovan
Eight Adult-Friendly Kids Albums: Regurgitator, Emma Donovan, Dan Sultan & More
Fart jokes, life lessons, sustainable living tips, rave anthems and lullabies – these are the eight kids’ albums we wish were around when we were little.
Industry / Feature
Ta-ku & Ninajirachi
Intel's Core Ultra AI Studio Shows How AI Can ACTUALLY Benefit Artists
“I think AI is nothing without the artists involved” – Ta-ku.
Reviews / Live
Emma Donovan
Live Review: Emma Donovan @ Frankston Arts Centre
Emma Donovan is an exceptional talent and is only just starting to unleash her full solo potential.
Features / Music
Jordan Rakei
Jordan Rakei: ‘The Loop’ Is ‘The Album I’ve Wanted To Make Since I Was 19’
From “fun, bedroom jam guy” to musical director conducting 40-plus musicians, Jordan Rakei explores yet another sonic identity on upcoming opus ‘The Loop’.
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