Tag: Australian music
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Hope, Loss, Redemption: What Bernard Fanning and Ben Lee Told Us in 2005’s Hottest 100 Topping Hits
Introduction The 2005 Hottest 100 was more than a countdown of favorites; it was a snapshot of a year marked by emotional honesty, instant hooks, and a renewed sense of Australian songwriting. Bernard Fanning’s Tea and Sympathy and Ben Lee’s Awake Is The New Sleep stood out not just for their melodic craft, but for…
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What Bernard Fanning and Ben Lee’s 2005 Hottest 100 Toppers Reveal About Them
Reliving 2005: The Hottest 100 and two defining Australian voices Every January, Australia tunes into the Triple J Hottest 100—a cultural snapshot that tastes of the year’s anxieties, hopes, and the songs that provided a soundtrack through it all. In 2005, two front-and-center winners became talking points far beyond the charts: Bernard Fanning’s Tea &…
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Hope, Loss, and Revival: Bernard Fanning and Ben Lee’s 2005 Hottest 100 Echoes
Introduction: A Springboard to the 2005 Hottest 100 The year 2005 was a watershed moment for Australian indie and rock, with the Hottest 100 capturing a mood of reflection, resilience, and revelry. Two albums that stood out in this landscape were Bernard Fanning’s Tea and Sympathy and Ben Lee’s Awake Is the New Sleep. Released…
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Forgotten tracks from the 2005 Hottest 100 you must hear
Introduction: a time capsule from 2005 Each year, Double J revisits the Hottest 100 from years past, and 2005 is a goldmine of memorable, but often overlooked songs. The Hottest 100 is not just a countdown; it’s a snapshot of the musical landscape at the time — a mix of Aussie indie champions, international chart-toppers,…
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Forgotten tracks from the 2005 Hottest 100 you need to hear again
Why the 2005 Hottest 100 Still Matters Each year, Double J dusts off the archives to relive the 100 songs that defined a moment in Australian music. The 2005 edition stands out not for its most celebrated anthems alone, but for the overlooked cuts that quietly shaped a listener’s year. These forgotten tracks aren’t just…
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Speed Wins Inaugural New South Wales Music Prize for Only One Mode
Speed Claims Inaugural New South Wales Music Prize The Sydney-based hardcore band Speed has been crowned the winner of the inaugural New South Wales Music Prize, a landmark grant aimed at spotlighting exceptional Australian music and supporting the continued growth of the state’s vibrant scene. With a prize pool of $80,000, the award underscores the…
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Rocker Behind Aussie Anthem What About Me Dies Suddenly, Shocking Fans and Colleagues
Tribute pours in after sudden death of the rocker behind Australia’s anthem The Australian music scene is mourning the sudden death of the veteran rocker widely credited with creating the beloved anthem What About Me. The musician, identified in early reports as Lees or simply the surname Lees, passed away unexpectedly, leaving fans and fellow…
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What About Me Rocker Dies Suddenly: Tributes Pour In Across Australian Music
Tragic news hits the Australian music community The Australian music scene confronted shock and sorrow as reports confirmed the sudden death of the rocker behind the iconic anthem linked to the country’s beloved hit, What About Me. The news has reverberated beyond the rock and country scenes, sparking an outpouring of tributes from fellow artists,…
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Rocker Behind Aussie Anthem What About Me Dies Suddenly, Leaving Fans and Colleagues in Shock
Tribute to a trailblazing artist behind a beloved Australian anthem In a shocking and deeply saddening turn of events, the Australian music community is mourning the sudden death of the rock musician behind the iconic anthem What About Me. The artist, known simply as Lees, was a driving force in shaping a sound that resonated…
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Kanana: Bumpy’s Debut Album Connecting Country and Culture
Introducing Kanana: A Debut that Feels Timeless Kanana marks a bold first step for Amy Rose Dowd, who records under the moniker Bumpy. Translating to the Noongar phrase for the land where the sun sets, Kanana is more than a title; it’s a mission statement. The album threads Noongar language, the geography of south-western Australia,…