Hottest 100 Triple J live: Australian artist Flume wins countdown
An Aussie artist has taken out the top spot in this year’s Triple J Hottest 100, bringing the highly-anticipated countdown to an end.
The day that Aussie music lovers have been waiting for is finally here, with Triple J’s Hottest 100 kicking off at 12pm AEDT.
People across the country are gearing up for a day of listening to the most popular songs of 2022 as voted by Australians.
We will be covering all the action from the countdown live on news.com.au. To see the songs that have made it into the countdown so far, scroll down to the bottom of the page.
So strap in and prepare yourself for a day of great music and hearing your mates say the phrase “should’ve been higher” more times than you can handle.
Listeners can tune in via your radio, online, or via the Triple J app.
Aussie artist Flume takes out top spot
Australian artist Flume has come in at number one in this year’s Hottest 100, taking out the top spot with his hit song Say Nothing(ft. MAY-A).
Flume was a favourite to win the countdown, being tipped to take out number one by both SportsBet and prediction site 100 Warm Tunas.
Speaking to Triple J following the win, Flume revealed he was “just so happy” by his song topping the countdown.
“I did not expect this. It’s just really, really cool. Yeah, I’m shocked,” he said.
“I grew up listening to the Hottest 100 and it’s kind of been a part of my life and childhood. I hate to use the word but it is surreal, it really is surreal.”
Listeners split over Hottest 100 outcome
There were plenty of people who were overjoyed by this year’s winner, with one branding Flume “the actual King”.
Another questioned whether it would really be a Hottest 100 without Flume featuring.
I did enjoy Flume's palaces. A well-deserved first place! #Hottest100
— Dylan Mathiesen (@DylanMathiesen) January 28, 2023
Flume won the triple j hottest 100. We’re back in the good timeline
— mitch/xenosis (@xenosis_tunes) January 28, 2023
However, there were many others who weren’t as happy with the outcome.
One social media user claimed the countdown was “confirmation that Flume remains very overrated”.
Another asked “who the hell” voted for Flume, with another commenter branding the song “bland”.
I listened for 8 hours straight. FOR. FLUME??? hottest 100 in the mud this year. #Hottest100
— nameless (@dualipa_a) January 28, 2023
Flume winning triple j hottest 100 was such a let down idk I like flume but that was such a boring song
— WATCH OMITB (@neededsel) January 28, 2023
Hottest 100 debut takes out second place
Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal have taken out the second spot on the Hottest 100, with their song B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All).
This is the first time they have been featured on the countdown.
Aussie song takes out number 3 spot
Aussie band Spacey Jane has taken out the third spot on the Hottest 100 with their song Hardlight.
The band has had a great run, securing three of the top 10 spots in the countdown this year.
More outrage over Beyonce`
Oh boy, if listeners weren’t happy with just ONE Beyonce song being included in the countdown, then they really aren’t happy now that she has taken out a second spot.
The US superstar came in at #24 with her song CUFF IT, sparking another wave of angry social media posts.
2 Beyoncé songs in the #hottest100 triple j has lost its soul.
— Graeme G (@GraemeG17) January 28, 2023
Call me an old grumpy bastard I don't care. Beyonce should be nowhere near a #Hottest100. It's a sign the labels have too much control of the music industry. This wouldn't stand 15, 20, 30 years ago https://t.co/9TAdLA5eyU
— Action Bailey (@Fathairylazy) January 28, 2023
There’s too much Beyoncé in this Hottest 100
— yeahh (@welcometothis) January 28, 2023
Favourite song comes in lower than expected
Aussie band Gang of Youths has surprised listeners by coming in lower in the countdown than many predicted.
Their song in the wake of your leave came in at #8, far lower than the first or second place suggested by prediction site 100 Warm Tunas.
One social media user claimed it was “a crime” that US artist Lizzo came in above Gang of Youths, sitting at #7 with her song About Damn Time.
Countdown reaches top 10 songs
We are at the pointy end of the countdown now folks, with just 10 songs left to play.
Japanese singer-songwriter Joji rang in #10 with his song Glimpse of us.
This is the second #1 hit in Australia to appear in the countdown, following #12 First Class by Jack Harlow.
Hottest 100 blasted for ‘embarrassing’ song inclusion
Another song has sparked controversy among Hottest 100 listeners, with many shocked to see music superstar Beyonce in the mix.
Queen Bey came in at #42 with her hit Break My Soul, but not everyone is happy to see her in the countdown.
This is the second time Beyonce has appeared in the Hottest 100, with the singer coming in at #66 in 2016 with Hold Up.
I just feel like seeing Beyoncé in a hottest 100 is weird yknow
— 🌸âï¸ðŸ¦•Casey 🦕âï¸ðŸŒ¸ (@caseydoingart) January 28, 2023
Man this year's hottest 100 is genuinely embarrassing.
— GhostSnacksType4 (@GhstSnks) January 28, 2023
i’m sorry but beyoncé does not belong in the hottest 100 it just feels wrong
— LUIGI 🇮🇹 (@vigilantestyIes) January 28, 2023
some of these songs are so questionable how tf did they get into the hottest 100
— iz (@lwtsunflwr) January 28, 2023
Not for us’: Millennials lament over Hottest 100
For many, the Hottest 100 is an opportunity to kick back with mates and listen to some great music, but for some Millennials it is proving to be a stark reminder that they are no longer the target audience for this day.
Millennials have been taking to social media to complain that they no longer recognise the music being played in the countdown.
Many have been complaining that they “feel old” listening to today’s countdown, with one TikTok user claiming it “not for us anymore”.
Happy “Triple J Hottest 100 songs you’re too old to appreciate†day, to those who celebrate
— Reid Parker (@ReidParker_) January 28, 2023
Listening to #hottest100pic.twitter.com/E1WmzP8FPg
— Seb Lacey (@Sebbman80) January 28, 2023
lol it’s hottest 100 day? Who knew.
— Oattus (@PattusM) January 28, 2023
I think that finally completes my transformation into elder millennial.
Countdown smashes another record
This year’s Hottest 100 has officially become the countdown with the most entries for Indigenous artists.
The Kid LAROI’s Thousand Miles came in at #33, meaning seven spots have now been secured by First Nations artists.
In comparison, the 2020’s countdown had six songs from Indigenous artists.
Here are all the First Nations artists who have graced the countdown so far:
94. King Stingray – Lupa
83. Beddy Rays – Handful
66. Thelma Plum – The Brown Snake
45. Sycco – Ripple
43. King Stingray – Yellow [triple j Like A Version 2022]
35. King Stingray – Let’s Go
33. The Kid LAROI – Thousand Miles
Countdown reaches halfway point
We have officially reached the halfway point of the Hottest 100.
Aussie artist Flume – who is a favourite to win this year’s countdown – had his song Slugger 1.4 [2014 Export.WAV] come in at number 50.
This is the 14th time Flume has had a song appear in a Hottest 100 countdown.
Aussie band breaks Hottest 100 record
Adelaide hip hop band Hilltop Hoods has broken a Hottest 100 record, having the most entries in the countdown EVER!
They clocked their 23rd entry with their song A Whole Day’s Night [Ft. Montaigne/Tom Thum] coming in at #54.
Powderfinger and Foo Fighters are in second place, with 22 songs across the board, followed by Kanye West with 19 songs and Tame Impala with 18 songs.
Song sparks controversy among Aussies
Aussie listeners have been left less than impressed by the song that snagged the 69th spot on the Hottest 100 countdown, with people branding it “upsetting” and “a travesty”.
US rapper Machine Gun Kelly’s has made it onto the countdown with his song maybe [Ft. Bring Me The Horizon] – and people are not happy.
mgk as 69 in the hottest 100 is honestly so upsetting
— ollie (@c0wb0ysoup) January 28, 2023
you cannot be serious 💀 https://t.co/gollbfLlda
— jenna 🇦🇺 | HOTTEST 100 DAY â€¼ï¸ (@skyh00ks) January 28, 2023
Who let this man on the hottest 100ðŸ˜
— Archie Thomsen (@archie_thomsen) January 28, 2023
BLÃ…HAJ is disappointed by the number 69 song in the #Hottest100pic.twitter.com/M1NXLLXEaN
— Techless 🨠| 👑💌 Kaizocrew Clipper (@SachiCantTech) January 28, 2023
Major wins for Billie Eilish and Florence + The Machine
US singer Billie Eilish and Florence from Florence + The Machine are now tied as the most successful women in the history of the Hottest 100.
Both women have now racked up 15 entries in the countdown.
Billie Eilish has joined Florence on 15 Hottest 100 entries, tying her as the most successful woman in countdown history! Billie has done it all in the past six countdowns, including #1 Bad Guy. https://t.co/e5PA3QhZh4
— Patrick Avenelllllllllll (@Patrickavenell) January 28, 2023
Hollywood star makes Hottest 100 appearance
We haven’t even gotten through the first 10 songs and already there has been a surprise appearance in the form of a Hollywood movie star.
English actor Idris Elba has come in at #93, collaborating with Aussie brothers Lime Cordiale to create Holey Moley.
In what will likely be an added surprise to many listeners, this isn’t Elba’s first time gracing the countdown, with the Marvel star making the list last year too.
Lime Cordiale and Elba scored two songs, Apple Crumble and What’s not to like, in the Hottest 100 in 2022.
Hilltop Hoods one song away from breaking record
Australian hip hop group Hilltop Hoods are just one song away from making Hottest 100 history after their track Show Business [Ft. Eamon] came in at #71.
This is the Adelaide band’s 22nd entry into the countdown, making them equal with Powderfinger and Foo Fighters for having the most entries ever.
Just one more song in the Hottest 100 and they will have broken the record.
Who is the favourite to win?
We are still hours away from the number one song being named, but a clear favourite has already emerged for the top spot.
Australian artist Flume s being tipped to come in as number one with his song Say Nothing(ft. MAY-A), paying $1.80 on SportsBet.
The second favourite is B.O.T.A [Baddest Of Them All] by Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal at $3.25.
Prediction site 100 Warm Tunas has also predicted the top spot is likely to be taken out by either Flume or Gang of Youths’ in the wake of your leave.
Spacey Jane is the only artist to feature twice in the predicted top 10, with Hardlight likely to place between spot four and five and Sitting Up predicted to place between six and 11, according to the site.
Countdown officially kicks off
The Hottest 100 has official begun, with British artist Fred Again getting things started with his hit song Danielle (smile on my face).
Coming in at 99 was US singer Phoebe Bridgers, making her debut on the countdown with her song Sidelines.
#100 Fred again.. - 'Danielle (smile on my face)' #Hottest100pic.twitter.com/odDVL80vMy
— triple j (@triplej) January 28, 2023
At #98 was Bad Memories [Ft. Elley Duhé/Fastboy] by MEDUZA X James Carter, followed by Yung Gravy’s Betty (Get Money).
History of the countdown
The Hottest 100 began in 1988, created by Triple J producer Lawrie Zion.
Joy Division’s Love Will Tear Us Apart was the first ever Hottest 100 winner.
According to the ABC, Zion wanted to create a listener poll to determine their 100 favourite songs of all time, inspired by polls run by Rolling Stone magazine.
Through to 1991, the Hottest 100 were votes on ‘all time’ favourite songs.
From 1993, the poll took on the form we now know and love, with listeners voting for their favourite songs of the year.
In 2017, Triple J announced that they would no longer be holding the Hottest 100 on Australia Day, citing the “growing dialogue around Indigenous recognition and perspectives on 26 January”.
Hottest 100 songs of 2022
1. Flume – Say Nothing [Ft. MAY-A]
2. Eliza Rose & Interplanetary Criminal – B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All)
3. Spacey Jane – Hardlight
4. Steve Lacy – Bad Habit
5. Spacey Jane – It’s Been A Long Day
6. Spacey Jane – Sitting Up
7. Lizzo – About Damn Time
8. Ball Park Music – Stars In My Eyes
9. Gang Of Youths – in the wake of your leave
10. Joji – Glimpse of Us
11. G Flip – GAY 4 ME [Ft. Lauren Sanderson]
12. Jack Harlow – First Class
13. Gorillaz – New Gold [Ft. Tame Impala/Bootie Brown]
14. Fred again... – Delilah (pull me out of this)
15. Lime Cordiale – Facts Of Life
14. Fred again... – Delilah (pull me out of this)
16. Peach PRC – God Is A Freak
17. Genesis Owusu – Get Inspired
18. Fred again.. & Swedish House Mafia – Turn On The Lights again.. [Ft. Future]
19. Skeggs – Stranger Days
20. SZA — Shirt
21. Thelma Plum – Backseat Of My Mind
22. Doja Cat – Vegas
23. Dune Rats – Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again [triple j Like A Version 2022]
24. Beyoncé – CUFF IT
25. Spacey Jane – Pulling Through
26. Fred again.. – Jungle
27. King Stingray – Camp Dog
28. Luude & Mattafix – Big City Life
29. Vance Joy – Clarity
30. Flume – Shooting Stars [Ft. Toro y Moi] [triple j Like A Version 2022]
31. Baker Boy – Wish You Well [Ft. Bernard Fanning]
32. Billie Eilish – TV
33. The Kid LAROI – Thousand Miles
34. Lime Cordiale – Colin
35. King Stingray – Let’s Go
36. Lizzo – 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)
37. Dom Dolla – Miracle Maker [Ft. Clementine Douglas]
38. Bring Me The Horizon – sTraNgeRs
39. Central Cee – Doja
40. Spacey Jane – Yet
41. Kendrick Lamar – N95
42. Beyoncé – BREAK MY SOUL
43. King Stingray – Yellow [triple j Like A Version 2022]
44. Drake & 21 Savage – Rich Flex
45. Paramore – This Is Why
46. Sycco – Ripple [prod. Flume/Chrome Sparks]
47. Ruel – GROWING UP IS _____
48. FISHER & Shermanology – It’s A Killa
49. Lil Nas X – STAR WALKIN’ (League Of Legends Worlds Anthem)
50. Flume — Slugger 1.4 [2014 Export.WAV]
51. Post Malone – I Like You (A Happier Song) [with Doja Cat]
52. Skin On Skin – Burn Dem Bridges
53. The Chats – 6L GTR
54. Hilltop Hoods – A Whole Day’s Night [Ft. Montaigne/Tom Thum]
55. Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers – Girl Sports
56. Ocean Alley – Deepest Darkness
57. Pacific Avenue – Leaving For London
58. The 1975 – I’m In Love With You
59. Ocean Alley – Double Vision
60. Lime Cordiale – Country Club
61. venbee x goddard. – messy in heaven
62. Ocean Alley – Home
63. Teenage Dads – Teddy
64. The Rions – Anakin
65. Peach PRC – Forever Drunk
66. Thelma Plum – The Brown Snake
67. RAYE – Escapism.[Ft. 070 Shake]
68. FISHER – Yeah The Girls [Ft. MERYLL]
69. Machine Gun Kelly – maybe [Ft. Bring Me The Horizon]
70. Amy Shark – Only Wanna Be With You
71. Hilltop Hoods – Show Business [Ft. Eamon]
72. Steve Lacy – Static
73. Tame Impala – No Choice
74. Tate McRae – she’s all i wanna be
75. Spacey Jane – Bothers Me
76. Drake – Jimmy Cooks [Ft. 21 Savage]
77. Arctic Monkeys – There’d Better Be A Mirrorball
78. Violent Soho – Kamikaze
79. Arctic Monkeys – Body Paint
80. Denzel Curry – Walkin
81. BENEE – Beach Boy
82. The Wombats – Is This What It Feels Like To Feel Like This?
83. Beddy Rays – Handful
84. Billie Eilish – The 30th
85. DMA’s – Everybody’s Saying Thursday’s The Weekend
86. Parkway Drive – Glitch
87. Genesis Owusu – GTFO
88. The 1975 – Oh Caroline
89. The Amity Affliction – Show Me Your God
90. The Smith Street Band – I Don’t Wanna Do Nothing Forever
91. Florence + The Machine – Free
92. Sam Fender – Alright
93. Lime Cordiale & Idris Elba – Holey Moley
94. King Stingray – Lupa
95. Omar Apollo – Evergreen (You Didn’t Deserve Me At All)
96. G Flip – Waste Of Space
97. Yung Gravy – Betty (Get Money)
98. MEDUZA X James Carter – Bad Memories [Ft. Elley Duhé/Fastboy]
99. Phoebe Bridgers – Sidelines
100. Fred again …- Danielle (Smile On My Face)
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