In The Music’s Best Australian Albums of 2025 list, you’ll see indie rock and metal share space with EDM and R&B, and even a covers album.

The Best Australian Albums Of 2025
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by Mary Varvaris, Tyler Jenke
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Appearing before 40,000 at Sydney's Allianz Stadium, Dom Dolla has set new heights for Aussie electronic music.
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“Grab your cocoa and settle in by the fire before your long winter’s nap for a reading of ''Twas The Night Before Christmas' by Papa Het,” Metallica urged fans.
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"Same time next year?" Two of Australia's beloved summer festivals have confirmed their returns for 2026.
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Joost Klein Reveals First-Ever Australian Tour Dates For 2026
"It’s going to be a very Dutch year," the Eurovision star teased.
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The Jane Barnes Band Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates
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Queen To Release Unheard 1974 Christmas Song
"It’s a song that goes back a very long way, but to my knowledge no one has ever heard this version,” guitarist Brian May claimed.
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"Lady Gaga is now permanently captured on the walls of Marvel Stadium, celebrating two unforgettable nights where Little Monsters made history."
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