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Chappell Roan wins Triple J’s Hottest 100

Chappell Roan's Good Luck, Babe! topped the countdown in Australia's major music poll.

January 25, 2025 at 08:52 AM

Chappell Roan’s Good Luck, Babe! wins Triple J’s Hottest 100

Charli XCX and Billie Eilish dominate 2024 countdown as Royel Otis’s cover of Murder on the Dancefloor comes in second

Chappell Roan wins Triple J’s Hottest 100 with Good Luck Babe

Chappell Roan has topped Australia’s Triple J’s Hottest 100 poll with her song Good Luck, Babe!. This follow-up single followed a breakthrough year for the artist, whose debut album gained significant attention in 2024. Royel Otis took second place with their cover of Murder on the Dancefloor, while international stars Charli XCX and Billie Eilish had several tracks in the countdown. Eilish secured the third position with Birds of a Feather. This year saw a noticeable decline in the number of Australian artists featured compared to previous years, prompting Triple J executives to discuss the challenges faced by local acts in a changing music landscape.

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Chappell Roan claims the top spot with Good Luck, Babe!

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Royel Otis's cover takes second place in the poll

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Only 29 Australian songs feature, a significant decline from previous years

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Triple J sees dwindling influence and listener numbers

"It’s obviously been a big year of releases from some key international artists."

Triple J's head Lachlan Macara explains the competition faced by local artists.

"What I hear from Australian artists is that it can be a real challenge to cut through the algorithm."

Macara reflects on the challenges faced by local artists in the digital age.

The results of this year’s Hottest 100 reveal a troubling trend for Australian artists in an increasingly global music scene. As social media shapes music discovery, many local musicians find it hard to compete. Triple J’s declining listener numbers and its waning influence complicate the situation further. With homegrown artists struggling to gain traction, there needs to be a discussion on how the industry can better support them. This decline not only affects the artists but also the cultural landscape, as diverse voices risk being overshadowed by international hits.