It’s November, which means it’s Triple J’s annual AUS music month. The highlight is the J Awards and the final nominees for Album of the Year and the inaugural Double J Artist of the Year have been announced.
Joining #1 Dads, Ball Park Music, Chet Faker, The Preatures, Remi and Total Control, the final round of 2014 J Award Australian Album of the Year nominees are:
Flight Facilities - Down To Earth
Hilltop Hoods - Walking Under Stars
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - I'm In Your Mind Fuzz
Seekae - The Worry
Sleepmakeswaves - Love Of Cartography
Thundamentals - So We Can Remember
2014 marks the inaugural Double J Artist of the Year. The award celebrates an artist or group who have had a standout year, and is judged by recorded output, live performances and contribution made to Australian arts and culture through their music. The nominations go to:
Augie March
Blank Realm
Caitlin Park
Kate Miller Heidke
Mia Dyson
Steve Smyth
The Unearthed Artist of the Year nominees will be announced on Weds 12 Nov, and the Australian Music Video of the Year nominees will be announced on Thurs 13 Nov. The winners will be announced at the J Awards in Melbourne on Tues 18 Nov and broadcast live on triple j from 5pm.
