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Triple J Hottest 100, 2020
The 2020 Triple J Hottest 100 was announced on 23 January 2021. It is the 28th countdown of the most popular songs of the year, as chosen by listeners of Australian radio station Triple J. The countdown was announced on the fourth weekend of January. English band Glass Animals was voted into first place with their single "Heat Waves", becoming the first British act to top the annual list in 11 years, with the previous case being when Mumford & Sons won the 2009 countdown with "Little Lion Man". Australian band Lime Cordiale achieved the most entries in the countdown, at five. Background Triple J's Hottest 100 allows members of the public to vote online for their top ten songs of the year, which are then used to calculate the year's 100 most popular songs. Any song initially released between 1 December 2019 and 30 November 2020 was eligible for 2020's Hottest 100. Voting opened on 8 December 2020. Several artists and presenters made their votes public, including Billie Eilis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lifeline (crisis Support Service)
Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia. Volunteer crisis supporters provide suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online. The telephone service can be accessed by calling 13 11 14 within Australia. Telephone crisis support is provided via a network of ''Lifeline Centres'' maintained by trained volunteers and some paid staff. Lifeline Centres are owned and operated by affiliate member organisations of Lifeline Australia, some of which are wholly owned subsidiaries of the national group, and some of which are local branches of the Uniting Church in Australia. As at August 2022, there are 41 Lifeline Centres, spanning across 60 locations around Australia. About 11,000 volunteers deliver support services, while approximately 1,000 staff provide administration and fundraising co-ordination. Some Lifeline Centres also provide oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Strokes
The Strokes are an American rock band from New York City. Formed in 1998, the band is composed of lead singer and songwriter Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti. They were a leading group of the early-2000s indie rock revival. The release of their EP '' The Modern Age'' in early 2001 sparked a bidding war among major labels, with the band eventually signing to RCA Records. That summer, they released their debut album, '' Is This It'', to critical acclaim and strong sales. It has since appeared on numerous "best album" lists. It was followed by '' Room on Fire'' (2003) and '' First Impressions of Earth'' (2005), both of which sold well but failed to match ''Is This It'' in critical success. Following a five-year hiatus, they released '' Angles'' (2011) to a generally positive reception, and '' Comedown Machine'' (2013) to lukewarm critical reception, both with dwindling sales. Following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (born February 15, 1995), known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion (pronounced "Megan the Stallion"), is an American rapper and songwriter. Originally from Houston, Texas, she first garnered attention when videos of her freestyling became popular on social media platforms such as Instagram. Megan Thee Stallion signed to 300 Entertainment in 2018, where she released the mixtape ''Fever'' (2019) and the extended play ''Suga'' (2020), both of which reached the top ten of the ''Billboard'' 200. She released her debut studio album '' Good News'' (2020) to critical acclaim, appearing on several year-end best album lists. She earned her first and second number-one singles on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 with the remix of her song " Savage" (featuring Beyoncé), and her feature on Cardi B's single " WAP"; the latter of which was her first number one in several other countries, as well as the ''Billboard'' Global 200 chart. In 2021, she was featured along ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cardi B
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus (, ; born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. She first gained popularity as an influencer on Vine and Instagram. From 2015 to early 2017, she appeared as a regular cast member on the VH1 reality television series '' Love & Hip Hop: New York'', which depicted her pursuit of her music aspirations, and earned further recognition with the release of her two mixtapes: '' Gangsta Bitch Music, Vol. 1'' (2016) and '' Vol. 2'' (2017). Cardi B's first studio album, '' Invasion of Privacy'' (2018), debuted at number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 With the album receiving critical acclaim, it made her the first and only woman to win the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album as a solo artist, and marked the second female rap album nominated for Album of the Year. It spawned two number-one singles on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 the lead single, " Bodak Yellow" made her become the second female rapper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WAP (song)
"WAP" is a song by American rapper Cardi B featuring guest vocals from fellow American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. It was released through Atlantic Records on August 7, 2020, as the lead single from Cardi B's upcoming second studio album. "WAP" is an acronym for "Wet-Ass Pussy". Musically, it is a Hip hop music, hip hop song driven by heavy bass, drum beats, and a sample of Frank Ski's Baltimore club single "Whores in This House" (1993). In the lyrics, Cardi B and Megan discuss how they want to be pleased by men, specifically referencing numerous sexual practices. "WAP" received widespread critical acclaim for its Sex-positive movement, sex-positive message, and for Female empowerment, empowering women, with Rolling Stone, NPR and several other publications ranking it as the best song of 2020. Some observers, ranging from social Social conservatism in the United States, conservative pundits and politicians to Snoop Dogg, Snoop Dog, CeeLo Green and The Tiger King, criticized the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost In Yesterday
"Lost in Yesterday" is a song by Australian psychedelic music project Tame Impala. It is the eighth track on the 2020 album ''The Slow Rush'', and was released as its fourth single on 8 January 2020. The song was written by Kevin Parker, who performed all instruments and vocals. The single reached number one on ''Billboard''s Adult Alternative Songs chart, becoming Tame Impala's first song to top an airplay chart in the United States. It also peaked at number 78 on the Irish Singles Chart, number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Alternative Songs chart, becoming their highest-charting song on the chart, and number 5 on the Hot Rock Songs chart. The song was voted into fifth place on the Australian Triple J Hottest 100 of 2020, which was broadcast on 23 January 2021. The song was nominated for Song of the Year and Most Performed Alternate Work at the APRA Music Awards of 2021 Music video The official music video was directed by Terri Timely and initially depicts an awkward, glum shotgun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ball Park Music
Ball Park Music are an Australian five-piece indie rock band from Brisbane, who formed in 2008. The band consists of Sam Cromack, Jennifer Boyce, Paul Furness, Dean Hanson and Daniel Hanson. Their debut studio album '' Happiness and Surrounding Suburbs'' was released in 2011 and was nominated for Australian Album of the Year at the J Awards, peaking at number 36 on the ARIA Albums Chart. In 2012, the band released ''Museum,'' followed by '' Puddinghead'', their third studio album in 2014, which peaked at number two. It spawned the certified platinum single " She Only Loves Me When I'm There", becoming the band's first song to chart on the ARIA Singles chart. Their sixth studio album '' Ball Park Music'' was released in 2020, spawning the single "Cherub" which polled at number four in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2020. The album was nominated for multiple awards and won Album of the Year at the Queensland Music Awards. '' Weirder & Weirder'' (2022) is the band's most recent alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherub (song)
"Cherub" is a song by Australian indie rock band Ball Park Music, released on 27 August 2020 as the third and final single from their sixth studio album ''Ball Park Music'' (2020). "Cherub" polled at number 4 on Triple J's 2020 Triple J Hottest 100, and was considered a favourite to reach number one. Background In a press release, frontman Sam Cromack discussed how the song came to exist, stating: "The main tune had been kicking around for years and it was Dean who implored me to develop it into a song. A chorus came together pretty quickly. It was pure escapism; it felt easy to imagine a character who runs away and rips a phone number from a flyer to start a new life. The song was building with a very optimistic tone, but it didn’t feel quite right. It felt off-balance, too starry-eyed. The platypus was waiting for the Queen. I sat by the water for a long time with no verses." "Cherub" is one of the longest songs the band have ever written, which caused the band to consider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toro Y Moi
Chaz Bear (born Chazwick Bradley Bundick; November 7, 1986), known professionally as Toro y Moi, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He is often recognized as a spearhead of the chillwave genre in the 2010s, alongside contemporaries Washed Out and Neon Indian, although his music has explored various styles since. His stage name is a multilingual expression consisting of the Spanish words ''toro'' and ''y'' (meaning "bull" and "and", respectively) and the French word ''moi'' (meaning "me"). Early life Chaz Bear was born on November 7, 1986, in Columbia, South Carolina, to a Filipino mother and an African American father. He attended Ridge View High School, where he formed the indie rock band the Heist and the Accomplice with three schoolmates. Bear graduated from the University of South Carolina in spring of 2009 with a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Late in his school career, Toro y Moi formed a close musical relationship with fel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Difference (Flume And Toro Y Moi Song)
"The Difference" is a song by Australian electronic musician Flume and American singer/songwriter and producer Toro y Moi, released through Future Classic on 11 March 2020 as a standalone single. The song featured in an advert for Apple AirPods Pro. Upon release, Flume wrote, "We made this song between a day at my place in LA and a day at Chaz's spot in Oakland. This was our first time working together." Flume said he has been a fan of Toro y Moi "for a while" and lists the song "Talamak" as a "long time favourite". The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held in and around the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles on March 14, 2021. It recognized the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year, running from September 1, 20 ... (2021). Music video An official music video premiered on YouTube on 11 March 2020. It was directed by long-tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triple J Hottest 100, 2019
The 2019 Triple J Hottest 100 was announced on 25 January 2020. It is the 27th countdown of the most popular songs of the year, as chosen by listeners of Australian radio station Triple J. A record-breaking number of votes (3.21 million) were cast by listeners choosing their top ten songs of 2019. This was the first Hottest 100 countdown to reach 3 million votes. American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish was voted into first place with her single " Bad Guy". In doing so, she became the first female solo artist, and the youngest act (at 18 years old) to top a Hottest 100. Eilish also achieved the second most entries in the countdown, at five, second only to Wolfmother who had 6 in 2005. Australian artists G Flip and Lime Cordiale achieved four entires each. A number of Hottest 100 records were also broken. Denzel Curry's cover of "Bulls on Parade" became the highest ranking Like a Version in any Hottest 100. Slipknot's single " Unsainted" broke the record for the longest absence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Triple J Hottest 100, 2016
The 2016 Triple J Hottest 100 was announced on Australia Day, 26 January 2017. It is the 24th countdown of the most popular songs of the year, as chosen by the listeners of Australian radio station Triple J. 2016's countdown broke several Hottest 100 records, including number of votes (over 2.25 million), number of songs by Australian acts both in the whole list (66 out of the 100) and at its top (all of the top four), and longest absence between countdowns (16 years for Paul Kelly). With the first-place win of Australian producer Flume for " Never Be like You", 2016 marks a record-breaking fourth consecutive annual countdown in which the number-one track was by an Australian act, after Vance Joy in 2013, Chet Faker in 2014, and The Rubens in 2015. Flume became the first electronic dance music producer to top the countdown. Background Triple J's Hottest 100 lets members of the public vote online for their top ten songs of the year, with these votes used to identify the ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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