It was the 25th countdown of the most popular songs of the year, as chosen by listeners of Australian radio station triple j.

Lamar achieved four tracks in the countdown, as did Gang of Youths (a record-equaling three of which were in the top 10), Lorde, and The Jungle Giants.

[5] The artists most often voted for by triple j presenters were: Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Gang of Youths, and Baker Boy.

[6][7][8] Social media measurement projects 100 Warm Tunas and The Bean Counter's 100 also predicted that "Humble" will be voted No.

[18][19] Shortly after the survey began, former triple j presenters Matt Okine and Kyran Wheatley came out in support of a date change.

This followed analysis led by Rebecca Huntley of the aforementioned survey,[22] which attracted 64,990 responses, indicating that 60% of listeners supported moving the date.

[24] Within the Liberal Party, however, Communications Minister Mitch Fifield was reportedly "bewildered" by the choice, one that MP Alex Hawke described as "disappointing" and "pathetic".