Olivia Dean Takes Top Spot: Man I Need Wins Triple J's Hottest 100
British pop sensation Olivia Dean has claimed the coveted number one spot in Australia's largest music poll, Triple J's Hottest 100. Her single, 'Man I Need', which has dominated the Aria singles chart for ten consecutive weeks, secured the top spot with a whopping 2.1 million votes.
Dean edged out Australian artist Keli Holiday, whose catchy earworm 'Dancing2' took second place. The British singer Raye rounded out the top five with her hit 'Where Is My Husband!', while Playlunch's 'Keith' – replete with its own warning for strong language – slotted in at number four. Tame Impala's psychedelic masterpiece 'Dracula' secured a respectable third spot.
A notable trend from this year's countdown is the resurgence of Australian artists, who collectively made up 53 songs on the list, eclipsing their lowest tally since 1996. Fremantle band Spacey Jane raked in five spots for an Aussie artist, with Ocean Alley, Tame Impala, Ninajirachi and Royel Otis also landing four each.
The Australian presence was bolstered by the new feature that allowed voters to search solely for domestic acts, potentially boosting representation. This year's poll highlighted a preference for indie-rock and indie-pop bands, such as Spacey Jane, Royel Otis, Ocean Alley and The Rions. Electronic and dance music were also well-represented, courtesy of international heavyweights like Kettama and local exports Fisher and Dom Dolla.
In stark contrast to the electronic onslaught, Heavy Music and Metal barely featured, with Sleep Token's limited appearance at number 95. TikTok proved a key factor in shaping the list, with artists like Olivia Dean, Raye, Addison Rae, Doechii and Peach PRC drawing significant online support.
The live broadcast of the Hottest 100 was filled with entertaining moments, including listeners' calls and interviews with musicians. Tame Impala's Kevin Parker even donned a Ninajirachi t-shirt while reporting on-air. Lily Allen made a surprise appearance from Mexico to marvel at her recent career resurgence, featuring in tracks like 'Pussy Palace' and 'West End Girl'.
The event also served as a fundraiser for charity partner We Are Mobilise, which supports Australians experiencing homelessness, raising over $500,000.
Olivia Dean's victory marks the third win consecutively for solo female artists, following Chappell Roan in 2024 and Doja Cat in 2023.
British pop sensation Olivia Dean has claimed the coveted number one spot in Australia's largest music poll, Triple J's Hottest 100. Her single, 'Man I Need', which has dominated the Aria singles chart for ten consecutive weeks, secured the top spot with a whopping 2.1 million votes.
Dean edged out Australian artist Keli Holiday, whose catchy earworm 'Dancing2' took second place. The British singer Raye rounded out the top five with her hit 'Where Is My Husband!', while Playlunch's 'Keith' – replete with its own warning for strong language – slotted in at number four. Tame Impala's psychedelic masterpiece 'Dracula' secured a respectable third spot.
A notable trend from this year's countdown is the resurgence of Australian artists, who collectively made up 53 songs on the list, eclipsing their lowest tally since 1996. Fremantle band Spacey Jane raked in five spots for an Aussie artist, with Ocean Alley, Tame Impala, Ninajirachi and Royel Otis also landing four each.
The Australian presence was bolstered by the new feature that allowed voters to search solely for domestic acts, potentially boosting representation. This year's poll highlighted a preference for indie-rock and indie-pop bands, such as Spacey Jane, Royel Otis, Ocean Alley and The Rions. Electronic and dance music were also well-represented, courtesy of international heavyweights like Kettama and local exports Fisher and Dom Dolla.
In stark contrast to the electronic onslaught, Heavy Music and Metal barely featured, with Sleep Token's limited appearance at number 95. TikTok proved a key factor in shaping the list, with artists like Olivia Dean, Raye, Addison Rae, Doechii and Peach PRC drawing significant online support.
The live broadcast of the Hottest 100 was filled with entertaining moments, including listeners' calls and interviews with musicians. Tame Impala's Kevin Parker even donned a Ninajirachi t-shirt while reporting on-air. Lily Allen made a surprise appearance from Mexico to marvel at her recent career resurgence, featuring in tracks like 'Pussy Palace' and 'West End Girl'.
The event also served as a fundraiser for charity partner We Are Mobilise, which supports Australians experiencing homelessness, raising over $500,000.
Olivia Dean's victory marks the third win consecutively for solo female artists, following Chappell Roan in 2024 and Doja Cat in 2023.
it's awesome to see a surge in representation with 53 local acts making the list - that's, like, totally amazing 
and I love how TikTok played a big role in shaping the vibe of the poll, it's clear the youth are leading the way for their fave artists 
and i'm loving the indie-rock and pop vibes that made it to the top spots - spacey jane, royel otis, ocean alley, and tame impala are my faves 
i mean, spacey jane's been grinding for ages and now they're getting the love they deserve 
anyhows, congrats to olivia dean and the whole team 
#BritishPopQueen 
And yaaas to the resurgence of Aussie artists this year, it's amazing to see their talent getting recognized globally 
#AussieArtistsOnTheRise 
can't wait for her next drop! 
also love how we're seeing more Australian artists on the list, gotta give it up to Spacey Jane and Royel Otis for slaying the game 
Keli Holiday's 'Dancing2' is another banger that had me dancing along 
The fact that there were so many Aussie artists on the list this year, especially indie-rock and pop, is like totally awesome 
It's great to see Spacey Jane and Royel Otis getting some love too! I'm loving the TikTok factor - it's amazing how online support can make all the difference for artists 
The live broadcast was so much fun, especially with Kevin Parker rocking that Ninajirachi tee 
And yay for a good cause! We Are Mobilise is doing some awesome work supporting Aussies experiencing homelessness 
her song 'Man I Need' is literally everywhere right now 
I love how it's been dominating the Aria singles chart for ten weeks straight 
like seriously we're talkin 53 domestic acts makin moves at once this year 
. It's def the resurgence of indie-rock & indie-pop bands like Spacey Jane, Royel Otis, Ocean Alley & The Rions which are killin it right now 
lowkey the whole live broadcast was pure magic 
️ can't wait to see what she does next
. and did you see kevin parker from tame impala rockin' that ninajirachi tee? 
they deserved more spots tbh. but idk about the lack of heavy music 
i mean we're all about that vibe down under too 
gotta give it to tame impala tho kevin's t-shirt was a lowkey amazing move 
her song 'man i need' is literally so catchy i mean who knew british pop would be the vibe this year 
but seriously the top spot is well deserved she's been dominating the charts for weeks 
so i'm kinda stoked to see olivia dean take the top spot on triple j's hottest 100 
like spacey jane and ocean alley, those guys are bringin' the heat 
. Overall, though, it's awesome to see Olivia Dean take the top spot - she totally deserves it!