Skip to main content
triple j's Hottest 100
Winning song
Track1
Song artwork Elephant [triple j Like A Version 2021]
Winning song
Elephant [triple j Like A Version 2021]
The Wiggles
Your Hottest song of 2021 was a wild, internet-breaking cover powered by a fusion of Australian music icons: The Wiggles. Tame Impala. Like A Version. The bizarre but beautiful novelty of hearing the world's biggest kids' band putting a family-friendly stamp on a stoner rock anthem proved too powerful for any other song to overcome. Read More
  • Song artwork Stay
    2
    Stay by The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
  • Song artwork Lots of Nothing
    3
    Lots of Nothing by Spacey Jane
  • Song artwork good 4 u
    4
    good 4 u by Olivia Rodrigo
  • Song artwork Happier Than Ever
    5
    Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish
  • Song artwork The Angel Of 8th Ave.
    6
    The Angel Of 8th Ave. by Gang Of Youths
  • Song artwork Kiss Me More [Ft. SZA]
    7
    Kiss Me More [Ft. SZA] by Doja Cat
  • Song artwork INDUSTRY BABY
    8
    INDUSTRY BABY by Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow
  • Song artwork On My Knees
    9
    On My Knees by RÜFÜS DU SOL
  • Song artwork MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
    10
    MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) by Lil Nas X
  • Song artwork H.Y.C.Y.BH
    11
    H.Y.C.Y.BH by Tom Cardy
  • Song artwork Lunchtime
    12
    Lunchtime by Spacey Jane
  • Song artwork drivers license
    13
    drivers license by Olivia Rodrigo
  • Song artwork Apple Crumble
    14
    Apple Crumble by Lime Cordiale & Idris Elba
  • Song artwork Missing Piece
    15
    Missing Piece by Vance Joy
  • Song artwork Seventeen Going Under
    16
    Seventeen Going Under by Sam Fender
  • Song artwork Mixed Messages
    17
    Mixed Messages by Tom Cardy
  • Song artwork Love Signs
    18
    Love Signs by The Jungle Giants
  • Song artwork Alive
    19
    Alive by RÜFÜS DU SOL
  • Song artwork Touch Back Down
    20
    Touch Back Down by Ocean Alley
  • Song artwork Sunscreen
    21
    Sunscreen by Ball Park Music
  • Song artwork Good Days
    22
    Good Days by SZA
  • Song artwork I Don't Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance)
    23
    I Don't Wanna Talk (I Just Wanna Dance) by Glass Animals
  • Song artwork edamame [Ft. Rich Brian]
    24
    edamame [Ft. Rich Brian] by bbno$
  • Song artwork Next To Me
    25
    Next To Me by RÜFÜS DU SOL
  • Song artwork Solar Power
    26
    Solar Power by Lorde
  • Song artwork Rose Pink Cadillac
    27
    Rose Pink Cadillac by DOPE LEMON
  • Song artwork Hertz
    28
    Hertz by Amyl and The Sniffers
  • Song artwork THATS WHAT I WANT
    29
    THATS WHAT I WANT by Lil Nas X
  • Song artwork Here Comes The Sun [triple j Like A Version 2021]
    30
    Here Comes The Sun [triple j Like A Version 2021] by Spacey Jane
  • Song artwork Need To Know
    31
    Need To Know by Doja Cat
  • Song artwork If You Ever Leave, I'm Coming With You
    32
    If You Ever Leave, I'm Coming With You by The Wombats
  • Song artwork deja vu
    33
    deja vu by Olivia Rodrigo
  • Song artwork Get Into It (Yuh)
    34
    Get Into It (Yuh) by Doja Cat
  • Song artwork Josh
    35
    Josh by Peach PRC
  • Song artwork t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l [Ft. Travis Barker]
    36
    t r a n s p a r e n t s o u l [Ft. Travis Barker] by WILLOW
  • Song artwork Woman
    37
    Woman by Doja Cat
  • Song artwork Masterpiece
    38
    Masterpiece by The Rubens
  • Song artwork Stacking Chairs
    39
    Stacking Chairs by Middle Kids
  • Song artwork serotonin
    40
    serotonin by girl in red
  • Song artwork What's Not To Like
    41
    What's Not To Like by Lime Cordiale & Idris Elba
  • Song artwork Chemicals
    42
    Chemicals by Peking Duk
  • Song artwork DiE4u
    43
    DiE4u by Bring Me The Horizon
  • Song artwork Hurricane
    44
    Hurricane by Kanye West
  • Song artwork Chaise Longue
    45
    Chaise Longue by Wet Leg
  • Song artwork Get Me Out
    46
    Get Me Out by King Stingray
  • Song artwork Leave The Door Open
    47
    Leave The Door Open by Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak & Silk Sonic
  • Song artwork Do It To It [Ft. Cherish]
    48
    Do It To It [Ft. Cherish] by ACRAZE
  • Song artwork UP
    49
    UP by Dune Rats
  • Song artwork Jail
    50
    Jail by Kanye West
  • Song artwork Night Light
    51
    Night Light by The Rions
  • Song artwork Up
    52
    Up by Cardi B
  • Song artwork Take My Breath
    53
    Take My Breath by The Weeknd
  • Song artwork Breathe / Comfortably Numb / Money [triple j Like A Version 2021]
    54
    Breathe / Comfortably Numb / Money [triple j Like A Version 2021] by Ocean Alley
  • Song artwork Valhalla
    55
    Valhalla by Skegss
  • Song artwork Milkumana
    56
    Milkumana by King Stingray
  • Song artwork the man himself
    57
    the man himself by Gang of Youths
  • Song artwork Kitchen
    58
    Kitchen by Ruby Fields
  • Song artwork love race [Ft. Kellin Quinn]
    59
    love race [Ft. Kellin Quinn] by Machine Gun Kelly
  • Song artwork brutal
    60
    brutal by Olivia Rodrigo
  • Song artwork Pump The Brakes
    61
    Pump The Brakes by Dom Dolla
  • Song artwork Mood Ring
    62
    Mood Ring by Lorde
  • Song artwork Chemtrails Over The Country Club
    63
    Chemtrails Over The Country Club by Lana Del Rey
  • Song artwork Queen [Ft. mxmtoon]
    64
    Queen [Ft. mxmtoon] by G Flip
  • Song artwork Down Under [Ft. Colin Hay]
    65
    Down Under [Ft. Colin Hay] by Luude
  • Song artwork A Girl Like You [triple j Like A Version 2020]
    66
    A Girl Like You [triple j Like A Version 2020] by Tame Impala
  • Song artwork traitor
    67
    traitor by Olivia Rodrigo
  • Song artwork Treat You Right
    68
    Treat You Right by The Jungle Giants
  • Song artwork Clarkson
    69
    Clarkson by Sly Withers
  • Song artwork Like Love
    70
    Like Love by The Amity Affliction
  • Song artwork I Am Not A Woman, I'm A God
    71
    I Am Not A Woman, I'm A God by Halsey
  • Song artwork Temper
    72
    Temper by Vera Blue
  • Song artwork Rumors [Ft. Cardi B]
    73
    Rumors [Ft. Cardi B] by Lizzo
  • Song artwork Cloudy Day
    74
    Cloudy Day by Tones And I
  • Song artwork Gold Chains
    75
    Gold Chains by Genesis Owusu
  • Song artwork Our Paradise
    76
    Our Paradise by The Terrys
  • Song artwork WUSYANAME [Ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again/Ty Dolla $ign]
    77
    WUSYANAME [Ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again/Ty Dolla $ign] by Tyler, The Creator
  • Song artwork I Hate U
    78
    I Hate U by SZA
  • Song artwork Clash [Ft. Stormzy]
    79
    Clash [Ft. Stormzy] by Dave
  • Song artwork Your Power
    80
    Your Power by Billie Eilish
  • Song artwork Stoned At The Nail Salon
    81
    Stoned At The Nail Salon by Lorde
  • Song artwork Praise God
    82
    Praise God by Kanye West
  • Song artwork You Right
    83
    You Right by Doja Cat & The Weeknd
  • Song artwork Wine
    84
    Wine by Teenage Joans
  • Song artwork Lie To Me Again
    85
    Lie To Me Again by The Buoys
  • Song artwork Just Feels Tight
    86
    Just Feels Tight by FISHER
  • Song artwork The Aftergone [Ft. CLEWS]
    87
    The Aftergone [Ft. CLEWS] by Holy Holy
  • Song artwork My Mind [Ft. G  Flip]
    88
    My Mind [Ft. G Flip] by Baker Boy
  • Song artwork Keep Moving
    89
    Keep Moving by Jungle
  • Song artwork Waiting For Nothing [Ft. Yaeger]
    90
    Waiting For Nothing [Ft. Yaeger] by Hayden James
  • Song artwork Bones
    91
    Bones by Telenova
  • Song artwork Blueprint
    92
    Blueprint by Slowly Slowly
  • Song artwork family ties [with Kendrick Lamar]
    93
    family ties [with Kendrick Lamar] by Baby Keem
  • Song artwork Sunday Suit
    94
    Sunday Suit by Tyne-James Organ
  • Song artwork U&ME
    95
    U&ME by alt-J
  • Song artwork House Of Holy
    96
    House Of Holy by Client Liaison
  • Song artwork Moon
    97
    Moon by Kanye West
  • Song artwork Sweetness
    98
    Sweetness by Adam Newling
  • Song artwork Little Things [Ft. Paul Kelly]
    99
    Little Things [Ft. Paul Kelly] by Ziggy Ramo
  • Song artwork How You Been
    100
    How You Been by Holy Holy

The Wiggles React to Hottest 100 Win

Hottest Weekend


  • Hottest 200-101
    Jan 21
    10am local time

  • Hottest 100
    Jan 22
    12pm AEDT
  • Hottest 100 of 2001
    on Double J
    Jan 23
    10am local time

Hottest 100 in Numbers

Total votes submitted this year was 2,500,409. There were 25 artists who were Hottest 100 debutantes and made their countdown debut this year. Songs by country: 54 songs from Australia, 31 songs from the US, 10 songs from England, 4 from Canada, 3 from New Zealand and 1 from Norway. There were 8 songs that were uploaded to triple j Unearthed this year. What was the hottest month this year? 3 of the songs in the countdown were released in December. 6 in January. 4 in February. 10 in March. 9 in April. 8 in May. 12 in June. 12 in July. 16 in August. 11 in September. 4 in October. 5 in November. Meaning, August was the hottest month. The voter breakdown was: female 54.42%. male 41.42%. non-binary 2.34%. not stated 1.82%. Solo artist versus groups in this year's countdown: 57 out of 100 songs were by solo artists. 43 out of 100 were by groups. Some big names are celebrating big Hottest 100 tallies and making countdown history this year. Kanye West has had 19 songs make it into Hottest 100 annual countdowns. Tame Impala have had 17 songs. The Wombats have had 15 songs. And Billie Eilish has had 14 songs. We've had some critter heavy hitters this year, with animal-themed artists making lots of appearances. In the 12 months of Hottest 100, your votes gave to us: two King Stringray tracks, The Wombats, Peking Duk, Dune Rats, Tame Impala and Doja Cat (with a SZA feat). How many f-bombs appeared in songs this year? There were 102 across 36 songs. That's as many as the last two countdowns combined! This year's number 2 track was the highest ranking Hottest 100 song for an Indigenous artist.

The Wrap Up

COVER YOUR TRACKS

Somehow we made it through the wilderness that was 2021. Sure, we were occasionally sad and blue but these musicians made our favourite songs feel shiny and new. And this year, a Like A Version topped the countdown for the very first time! The Wiggles covering Tame Impala's 'Elephant' came in at #1. Then there was 'Here Comes The Sun' by Spacey Jane (#30), 'Breathe/Comfortably Numb/Money' by Ocean Alley (#54) and 'A Girl Like You' by Tame Impala at #66. (Shout out to the OGs: The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Edwyn Collins, respectively and respectfully).

PEAK ENLIGHTENMENT

Not only does David Le'aupepe have the voice of an angel, Gang Of Youths have also blessed this year's 100 with 'the angel of 8th ave.' (#6). But the non-material didn't stop there! In the beginning, Genesis Owusu created #75, Holy Holy #87 and #100, Lorde #26 #62 #81. And in all things we give thanks to Tyler, The Creator (#77). Client Liaison brought you to their 'House Of Holy' (#96), while Kanye West came along to 'Praise God' (#82). 'I Am Not A Woman, I'm A God' (#71), declared Halsey! King Stingray are sharing their sacred stories in Yolŋu Matha, with 'Milkumana' at #56. Skegss themselves will carry you to the gates of 'Valhalla' (#55) and WILLOW can see through your 't r a n s p a r e n t s o u l' (#36).

SHARE THE LOVE

Awww TikTok, it don't stop! The clock app works hard but not as hard as Lil Nas X went on Satan's [redacted] for 'MONTERO' (#10). And he wasn't the only 'INDUSTRY BABY' (#8) whose www.domination.com was crossposted to the countdown. Tom Cardy was going viral for asking the big questions with 'H.Y.C.Y.BH' (#11); Sam Fender was 'Seventeen Going Under' (#16); bbno$ and Rich Brian popped off with 'edamame' (#24); Peach PRC was singing #sorrynotsorry to this 'Josh' man (#35); Doja Cat was on a 'Need To Know' basis (#31) and getting interactive with 'Woman' (#37); ACRAZE was bouncing / dropping wit it (#48); Luude was doin' the 'Down Under' dance (#65); and if you wondered if 'I Hate U' made it in… catch SZA at #78.

PARA BAILAR LA NIÑA

We all know summer 2021-22 has been HOT and exceedingly moist. Not unlike this year's countdown! There isn't a whistle that hasn't been wetted, with an absolutely sopping line-up of liquids. Ball Park Music slip' slop' slapped' on some 'Sunscreen' at #21. 'Hurricane' Kanye blew through at #44. And 'What's Not To Like' about some refreshing Lime Cordiale at #41 after a bit of their 'Apple Crumble' at #14? You can even chase it down at #84 with a glass of 'Wine' from Teenage Joans.

Lifeline Partnership

triple j's Hottest 100 t-shirt featuring the 2021 design. Three animated flowers smiling and enjoying each other’s company. The rear is branded triple j and Lifeline

Help Lifeline support young people across Australia when they need it most.

triple j is working with Lifeline for this year’s Hottest 100 to help them connect with more young people who are struggling. Join us by making a donation or buying this year’s Hottest 100 t-shirt.

Lifeline is the leading provider of crisis support in Australia.

Their trained volunteers listen, provide connection, compassion and hope - ultimately saving lives.

It costs Lifeline $39 to answer a call, the same price as a Hottest 100 t-shirt! Grab one and you might save a life.

Follow the countdown

We're posting the results LIVE everywhere you are.

Hottest 100 Reads

The Wiggles’ historic Hottest 100 win: How Tame Impala and Like A Version stampeded to #1

Your Hottest song of 2021 is a wild, internet-breaking cover powered by a fusion of Australian music icons: The Wiggles. Tame Impala. Like A Version.

Music News

Was 2021 the Year Of The Shitty Ex? Hottest 100 says yep

You probably noticed a trend listening to the Hottest 100... it was a banner year for women calling out shitty dudes in their music.

Music News

The Kid LAROI: the story so far

An illustration of The Kid LAROI performing live against a backdrop of golden fire

The proud Kamilaroi artist won't stop reaching milestones, and now he's made Hottest 100 history with his Justin Bieber collab 'Stay'.

Music News

How Tom Cardy, TikTok musical comedy star, cracked the Hottest 100

A 2021 press shot of Tom Cardy playing keyboard against a blue backdrop

Your Song Sequels mastermind has debuted with two songs at the pointy end of the 2021 countdown. Making him historically Hotter than Kanye West!

Music News

Listen Back to the Hottest 100

Buy a Hottest 100 t-shirt or donate to Lifeline. Help more young Australians when they need it most
Like A Version. Each week an artist comes into the Like A Version studio to play an original and a cover.

Follow us on: