Spotify's Fresh Finds AU & NZ playlist regularly spotlights the local emerging and independent acts you need to know. As 2025 comes to a close, here are the seven Aussie artists whose status as Fresh Finds discoveries will have them dominating the musical discourse next year.

As Future Classic gets ready for a special anniversary event in Sydney, co-founders Nathan McLay and Jay Ryves reflect on the iconic label's origins.

"Icons like Chappell show us what authentic allyship looks like—bold, joyful and unapologetic," Transcend Australia said.

Sleep Token, Ethel Cain, and Hilltop Hoods made surprising appearances in categories otherwise dominated by global pop stars.

They finally got to bang the ’gong 50 years ago this week

"We have come together one last time to resolve our differences," the band shared.

The day-by-day breakdown of the tenth anniversary edition of Beyond The Valley is finally here.

A fun fact shared today: 70% of the Top 50 artists played on triple j this year were Australian.

"Same time next year?" Two of Australia's beloved summer festivals have confirmed their returns for 2026.

"It’s going to be a very Dutch year," the Eurovision star teased.

"Got the official Guinness World Records book for 2026, and it has my mania from last year included..."

It seems Obama hasn’t picked a side on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud...