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A new social media measuring tool, the Hottest 100 Hypometer, has been developed by Queensland university researchers to track online chatter about the songs most likely to land at the top end of triple j’s Hottest 100 and, unsurprisingly, Taylor Swift is dominating the conversation.
Queensland University of Technology social media experts Katie Prowd and Darryl Woodford have used their Hypometer to track and rank Twitter and Instagram chatter for around 20 songs and artists most likely to make it in the triple j countdown.
Taylor Swift, who has never been played on the station and whose eligibility to place in the poll remains in question, is still dominating online chatter with the researchers finding more than 7363 Hottest 100 posts relating to Swift’s 2014 track Shake It Off in the past month, nearly 10 times more than all the other artists combined.
Trailing quite a bit behind are, surprisingly, Sydney-bred indie rockers The Griswolds and their track Beware The Dog, with 206 Hottest 100 posts in the last month. Hottest 100 favourites Chet Faker and Peking Duk are next in the rankings, with Faker’s Talk Is Cheap gaining 187 mentions and Peking Duk’s High 75.
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It’s worth noting that these figures aren’t directly related to Hottest 100 votes, rather they show what people have been talking about online in the lead up to the countdown. Swift’s dominance is reflective of the #Tay4Hottest100 social media push to get Shake If Off into the annual Australia Day poll as well as various reactions to that campaign.
“I’d be interested to see if the campaign has translated into a spike in the number of people voting this year, or a spike in listeners on the day,” said researcher Katie Prowd.
“While our Hypometer isn’t a crystal ball for predicting the top 20 tracks on Australia Day, it accurately measures the hype around them, giving fans a comprehensive view of the depth of conversation around those favourites.”
She added that posts about other artists will likely ramp up closer to d-day and during the countdown itself. “Regardless of the outcome on Monday, in social media terms the controversy has proved a marketing boom for Triple J.”
Check out the Hottest 100 Hypometer here.
UPDATE: Triple J’s Hottest 100 is underway! Keep up to date with live updates and milestones here.
Hottest 100 Frontrunners
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Surprisingly, there's only a few international acts who have a solid shot of making the top 20... -
100 Future Islands
Future Islands - Future Islands have topped many best of lists worldwide with their joyful hit 'Seasons (Waiting On You)' and was the second most played song on triple j in 2014, signalling a good chance for the Baltimore act to place high in the poll. -
100 Asgeir
Asgeir - This sweet-sounding Icelandic singer made his rounds during the recent summer festival season, touring his debut album. According to social media data, the 2014 single 'King & Cross' is performing strongly. -
100 Ronson
Mark Ronson - A late entry and a real threat to the frontrunners, Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars’ funky hit 'Uptown Funk' should storm up the chart to take a strong position. -
100 Milky Chance
Milky Chance - This German duo stole Australian hearts with their sleepy track 'Stolen Dance', taken from their debut album, which has strong odds to crack the top ten. If nothing else, it’s a good track for synchronised festival dancing. -
100 Glass Animals
Glass Animals - These English indie rockers made quite an impact with Australian audiences in 2014 with their debut album 'Zaba'. They might face the vote-splitting curse too though across a couple of tracks including 'Gooey', 'Pools' and their Like A Version cover of Kanye West’s 'Love Lockdown'. -
Zhu
ZHU - The enigmatic Listen Out standout act ZHU is in a strong position to crack the Hottest 100 top 20 with 'Faded', which enjoyed ample triple j airplay. -
Run The Jewels
Run The Jewels - Their second album is getting a lot of love internationally, along with substantial triple j airplay. El-P and Killer Mike’s epic Zack De La Rocha-featuring track 'Close Your Eyes (And Count To Fuck)' is a favourite to make the poll. -
100 Alt J
alt-j - These guys are another contender that might see their votes split across various tracks from 2014’s ‘This Is All Yours’. ‘Every Other Freckle’ looks likely to land high on the list, but votes could also go to 'Left Hand Free' and the Miley Cyrus-sampling 'Hunger Of The Pine'. -
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Taylor Swift - triple j have now officially excluded Taylor Swift from this year's countdown. More info on the front page of our site. -
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Australian acts have done very well this year, making up 18 of the top 100 selling singles this year. Here's who's in with a chance at the Hottest 100 top 20... -
100 Sticky Fingers
Sticky Fingers - If they’re selling out tours they haven’t even had a chance to announce, it’s fair to assume the voting public are pretty chuffed with what Sticky Fingers have to offer. 2014’s 'Land of Pleasure' track 'Gold Snafu' is a fan favourite. -
100 The Griswolds
The Griswolds - Behind Taylor Swift, The Griswolds’ 2014 song 'Beware The Dog' is the most talked about track on social media in relation to the Hottest 100, signalling potential votes. They’re in for a shot at the top ten according to bookies too. -
100 Vance Joy
Vance Joy - He won the Hottest 100 last year with 'Rip Tide' and will probably poll highly again with his 2014 love song 'Mess Is Mine', taken from his debut studio album 'Dream Your Life Away'. -
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Chet Faker - His 2014 debut album 'Built on Glass' spawned many loved tracks, which may just work against his chances in scoring top place if the votes are split. 'Talk Is Cheap' is still high up there with a chance for the top stop according to bookies. Faker’s tracks '1998' and 'Gold' are also expected to chart well, within the top 20. -
100 Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods - They might have “the most unfortunately named song of 2014” but the chances of 'Cosby Sweater' finishing high on the Hottest 100 poll remain very good. Anyone who caught their epic, guest-filled rendition at Beat The Drum last week will surely agree. -
100 Illy
Illy - Illy should make a showing with his 2014 ear worm single 'Tightrope', (Ft. Scarlett Stevens). -
100 Peking Duk
Peking Duk - These guys are still the front runners to take the top spot with their track 'High' (Ft. Nicole Millar). Not only was it the most played song on triple j in 2014, it’s also the bookies favourite and the song predicted to take first place based on social media votes. -
100 Sia
Sia - She’s winning both national and international awards for her 2014 single 'Chandelier', no doubt helped along by its music video, and Sia’s in for a chance to score high in the triple j poll. Perhaps those enamoured by her evocative 'Elastic Heart' video may even throw some votes that way. -
Amity Affliction
Amity Affliction - Despite splitting with guitarist Troy Brady in 2014, it was still a good year for The Amity Affliction. Their track 'Pittsburgh' cracked the ARIA top 40 and looks likely to score well in the Hottest 100. -
Art Vs Science
Art Vs. Science - Aussie electro-house trio Art Vs. Science’s 2014 single 'Create / Destroy' was tied as the second most played song on triple j in 2014 and got a lot of love from listeners. Hopefully that translates into votes. -
Flight Fac
Flight Facilities - 2014 was a big year for Flight Facilities, who took on national and world tour amidst dropping their debut studio, which featured a bunch of surprise collaborations. Their sunny track 'Sunshine' feat. Reggie Watts is a favourite. -
The Presets
The Presets - Australian mainstays The Presets had the fourth most played track on triple j in 2014 with 'Goodbye Future'. That coupled with their set at Beat The Drum should bode well for their chances in a high Hottest 100 place.
