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Following the reveal of Mentos Fresh Sounds Class of ’26, curated by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, we’re shining the spotlight on more fresh artists

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Following the reveal of Mentos Fresh Sounds Class of ’26, curated by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, we’re shining the spotlight on more fresh artists

Having met as students at Brisbane’s Mansfield State High School, the four-piece launched onto the Australian music scene in 2013 with the single 'I Am What You Want Me to Be' and their debut album, 'Learn to Exist'

Darcie Haven, Chloe Parché and aleksiah took to the stage at Redfern's Bat & Ball Hotel for a night of rising Australian pop, high-energy performances and super fan singalongs.

Kiwi pop duo Foley bring their unique charm to the In My Room session, kicking off their entry into the Mentos Fresh Sounds Class of '26, curated by Rolling Stone AU/NZ.

Celebrating her wins and year ahead, Vv Pete sits down after joining the Mentos Fresh Sounds Class of ’26, curated by Rolling Stone AU/NZ.

There's a surprising gap in the resume of the Jungle Giants. But frontman Sam Hales has made his peace with it... mostly

Following the reveal of Mentos Fresh Sounds Class of '26, curated by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, we're shining the spotlight on more fresh artists

VV Pete debuts an unreleased song to kick off her time in the Mentos Fresh Sounds Class of '26, curated by Rolling Stone AU/NZ.

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Following the reveal of Mentos Fresh Sounds Class of '26, curated by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, we're shining the spotlight on more fresh artists