The Top Songs Aussies Were Listening To In 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, the music industry reflects on a year marked by significant transformations and notable trends. The landscape has been shaped by the rise and fall of major artists, technological advancements, and shifting listener preferences.

For Aussie music lovers here is the ultimate round-up of what we were listening to this year through apps like the FREE iHeart Radio app, did your favourite make the list?

Most-streamed artists:

1. Taylor Swift
2. Drake
3. Zach Bryan
4. Billie Eilish
5. The Weeknd

Top local artists:

1. The Wiggles
2. The Kid Laroi
3. AC/DC
4. Vance Joy
5. Rüfus Du Sol

Most-streamed songs:

1. ‘Beautiful Things’ by Benson Boone
2. ‘Espresso’ by Sabrina Carpenter
3. ‘Stick Season’ by Noah Kahan
4. ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ by Shaboozey
5. ‘Loose Control’ by Teddy Swims

Top local songs:

1. ‘Riptide’ by Vance Joy
2. ‘Stumblin’ In’ by Cyril
3. ‘Saving Up’ by Dom Dolla
4. ‘Nights Like This’ by The Kid Laroi
5. ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’ by AC/DC

Most-streamed albums:

1. ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’ by Taylor Swift
2. ‘Short n’ Sweet’ by Sabrina Carpenter
3. ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ by Billie Eilish
4. ‘Stick Season’ by Noah Kahan
5. ‘One Thing At A Time’ by Morgan Wallen

How did your listening habits stack up against Australians this year? And what will we see 2025 bring?