The Hottest 100

27.01.12

Yesterday saw big celebrations across the country and the world for Australia Day. While the weather in Sydney was less than desirable, it was perfect to enjoy Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown. Listeners have been busy over the past few weeks voting for their favourite songs of 2011. 

Melbourne musician Gotye topped this year's chart with his break-up ode, Somebody That I used to Know, featuring New Zealand singer Kimbra who also appeared on the list. The duet was the highest selling Australian song of last year, and has had over 50 million views on YouTube.

Gotye, aka Wally De Backer is now about to embark on a sellout US tour next month, and is set to take on the world.

While more commercial radio stations tend to support more international talent, Triple J listeners voted 10 homegrown songs into the Top 20 of the Hottest 100.

Gotye's new release album: Making Mirrors is in store at JB Hi Fi for $19.99. Also available is his back catalogue 'Mixed Blood' (2007), 'Like Drawing Blood' (2006), 'Boardface' (2003) all for $22.99. 

Click the link below to watch the video for Gotye- Somebody That I used to Know

Gotye- Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)- official film clip from Gotye on Vimeo.

See the other top 20 songs voted by the listeners of Triple J. For the complete list head to the Triple J website.

  • #20: Bluejuice - Act Yr Age
  • #19: Nero - Promises
  • #18: The Wombats - Jump Into The Fog
  • #17: Seeker Lover Keeper - Even Though I'm A Woman
  • #16: Grouplove - Tongue Tied
  • #15: Foster The People - Helena Beat
  • #14: Foster The People - Call It What You Want
  • #13: Florence + The Machine - Shake It Out
  • #12: Architecture In Helsinki - Contact High
  • #11: Calvin Harris - Feel So Close
  • #10: Hilltop Hoods - I Love It {Ft. Sia}
  • #9: The Jezabels - Endless Summer
  • #8: 360 - Boys Like You {Ft. Gossling}
  • #7: San Cisco - Awkward
  • #6: Lana Del Rey - Video Games
  • #5: M83 - Midnight City
  • #4: Boy & Bear - Feeding Line
  • #3: Matt Corby - Brother
  • #2: The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
  • #1: Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know {Ft. Kimbra}

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