Olivia Dean Claims #1 Spot in triple j's Hottest 100 of 2025 with 'Man I Need'

Olivia Dean has officially snagged the No. 1 position in triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2025, thanks to her popular track, “Man I Need.” The results of the annual listener-voted countdown were revealed to eager Australian listeners this past Saturday.

The British singer-songwriter's victory places her ahead of Keli Holiday’s “Dancing2” at No. 2 and Tame Impala’s “Dracula” at No. 3. This year's countdown showcased a diverse mix of Australian and international artists, making it a tightly contested race to the top. Dean also secured two additional spots in the top 20, with “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” landing at No. 11 and her collaboration with Sam Fender, “Rein Me In,” finishing at No. 14.

This year’s countdown saw a significant influx of new talent. According to triple j, 26 artists made their Hottest 100 debut in 2025, while several acts managed to secure multiple entries throughout the list. Australian artists, in particular, stood out prominently, continuing a trend that has been evident in recent editions of the Hottest 100.

Hilltop Hoods further solidified their presence in the poll with two entries in the top 100. Spacey Jane made an impressive showing with six tracks overall, including “Whateverrrr” at No. 6 and “Through My Teeth” at No. 31. Ocean Alley also appeared multiple times, with “Love Balloon” reaching No. 17 and “First Blush” charting at No. 43.

Tame Impala, a consistent favorite in the Hottest 100, extended his record tally with three entries in the top 40, including “My Old Ways” and “End of Summer.” Fred again.. also made a notable impact, appearing twice in the top 20, both as a lead artist and in collaboration with Skepta and PlaqueBoyMax on “Victory Lap.”

The upper echelons of the countdown also featured strong performances from artists such as RAYE, Chappell Roan, Tate McRae, Lorde, and Playlunch, whose track “Keith” reached No. 4.

The Hottest 100 festivities are set to continue in the coming days, with Double J revisiting the Hottest 100 of 2005 on Sunday, followed by triple j’s broadcast of the Hottest 200 of 2025 across the final week of January.

Now in its 37th year, the Hottest 100 remains one of Australia’s most influential music polls, drawing millions of votes annually and continuing to serve as a snapshot of the songs that resonated most with listeners over the past year.

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