[2] Any Australian album released independently or through a record company, or sent to Triple J in consideration for airplay, is eligible for the J Award.
The 2010 nominations for Australian Album of the Year and Australian Music Video of the Year were selected from releases received by Triple J between November 2009 and October 2010.
For Unearthed Artist of the Year it was open to any artist from the Unearthed (talent contest), who has had a groundbreaking and impactful 12 months from November 2009 and October 2010.
[1] Dom Alessio on Innerspeaker said "Who needs drug trips when you've got Tame Impala?
This album envelopes you with its dense guitars, rolling drums and swirling, psychedelic melodies.