Australia's beloved punk band Amyl and the Sniffers are vying for the top spot in Triple J's Hottest 100 with their explosive track. While the song's raw energy and explicit lyrics make it a perfect anthem for Australian punk, it faces an uphill battle against global pop stars dominating the countdown.
The Hottest 100 , Triple J’s annual music countdown of its listeners’ favourite songs of the year, is a national institution. The “world’s greatest musical democracy” has become as iconic of modern Australiana as Russell Coight and Lee Lin Chin.
Yet, some worry that Australia’s musical flagship is in danger of losing its identity. This year’s Hottest 100 looks likely to again be dominated by international megastars. Kendrick Lamar’s scorching take-down of Drake,, now sits as the favourite. Charli XCX will no doubt rank highly after the world was swept up in Brat summer. Ditto her fellow alt-pop queens Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan. All deserve their place.
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