UK artist Olivia Dean wins triple j’s Hottest 100 2025 with "Man I Need," marking third straight year a solo woman tops the poll.

Olivia Dean, a UK-born artist, won triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2025 with her song "Man I Need," becoming the third consecutive solo woman to claim the top spot. The poll received 2.1 million votes, the lowest since 2015, and highlighted a strong resurgence of Australian music, with 53 local acts in the top 100—more than double 2024’s count. Dean’s neo-soul track edged out Keli Holiday’s "Dancing2" for first place, while Tame Impala, Playlunch, and Raye also landed in the top five. Four Australian acts appeared in consecutive positions, breaking a record. The results reflected triple j’s increased focus on local music, with 55% of its 2025 playlist featuring Australian artists.