We’re still weeks away from the big day and already this year’s Hottest 100 has seen its fair share of controversy. We narrowly avoided a repeat of the whole Taylor Swift incident and of course, the betting companies tried to interfere once again.

In fact, there’s been so much drama going on that it’s easy to forget what the Hottest 100 is actually about – voting for your favourite bands and artists, showing your support, and giving them an incredible promotional boost in the world’s biggest music poll.

That’s why we’d like to refocus for just a second and bring it all back to what really matters. If you’ve checked your social media feeds recently, you will have seen some of your favourite Aussie artists vying for your Hottest 100 votes.

Sometimes it’s a simple, “Hey, our track was shortlisted for the Hottest 100, so if you have a sec, go and vote!” Other times, the band or artists likes to get a little more creative and in some cases, a little hilarious.

It’s these artists that we’d like to shine a light on, especially those like local hip-hop talent Ry, who went the extra mile and put together a charming video post and who’s currently operating without any support from a label or manager.

Voting for the Hottest 100 is still open so head on over to triple j’s official Hottest 100 portal to cast your votes now and don’t forget to leave a cold coin or two for this year’s official partner, AIME.

Peking Duk

Hot summer days require cool cones at night. Shang us a vote before you rip! pekin.gs/hot100

Posted by Peking Duk onFriday, December 25, 2015

Tiny Little Houses

our manager ash said (rather smugly may i add which hurt a bit) that he will eat his festival poncho if easy makes it…

Posted by Tiny Little Houses onWednesday, January 6, 2016

Northlane

"Dude's trying to promote his band or something…" #Hottest100Vote for 'Obelisk': https://hottest100.triplej.net.au

Posted by Northlane onWednesday, January 6, 2016

Dead Letter Circus

Don't forget to vote in the Hottest 100.. If you don't vote, you can't troll the results :) http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/15/

Posted by Dead Letter Circus onWednesday, January 6, 2016

Violent Soho

Voting for the triple j Hottest 100 is now open. Everyone who votes for Like Soda will get a high five from this guy!Vote here ➡➡ http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/15/

Posted by Violent Soho onWednesday, December 9, 2015

City Calm Down

Vote wisely this #Hottest100, perhaps like this kid who posted his votes on City Calm Down's facebook page.

Posted by I OH YOU onWednesday, January 6, 2016

Ry

I REALLY need your help on something so I thought I'd make a video explaining why:

Posted by Ry onWednesday, December 23, 2015

Baro (LOL)

don't vote for me in the j hottest 100 if anything is there, I could not care less. if you really want to support me show 3 of your friends my music

Posted by Baro onWednesday, December 9, 2015

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