The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has once again revealed his selections for triple j’s annual Hottest 100 countdown, publishing a 2025 ballot that prominently features UK breakouts and Australian indie favorites, reinforcing his well-known persona as “DJ Albo.”

On Thursday (Jan. 15), Albanese took to social media to continue his now-traditional practice of publicly sharing his Hottest 100 votes, a ritual that has become integral to the countdown conversation in recent years. His 2025 selections begin with Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need,” setting the stage for a list that merges contemporary U.K. pop and alternative acts with significant contributions from Australian artists.

Lily Allen’s “West End Girl” is included in the list, alongside Wolf Alice’s “Bloom Baby Bloom,” ensuring a strong U.K. indie representation. Following this, Albanese shifts focus to local talents, supporting Australian alternative and pop artists who have consistently featured in the countdown.

Local selections include Hatchie’s “Sage,” Hilltop Hoods’ “Don’t Happy, Be Worry,” Kita Alexander’s “Press Pause,” and Ocean Alley’s “Life In Love.” Spacey Jane’s “Through My Teeth” also receives a vote, continuing the Fremantle band’s steady presence in the Hottest 100, while G Flip is represented with “In Another Life.”