Album of the year
Angus and Julia Stone
Down the Way
It's not that we have anything against Angus and Julia Stone, it's just that they're not exactly re-inventing the wheel here with their bland brand of folk. In terms of innovative and captivating music making, surely Sia's 'We Are Born' or Tame Impala's 'Inner Speaker' were worthy of a nod?
Single of the year
Angus and Julia Stone
Big Jet Plane
This is an odd one, because the nominees they were up against were Temper Trap's 'Love Lost', Washington's 'How To Tame Lions', Sia's 'Clap Your Hands' and Birds of Tokyo 'Plans' so we kind of feel like they won by default.
Best Female artist
Megan Washington
As much as we love Meggles here in the Radar office, it's a shame that Sia and Washington were up against each other this year. This was a tough one.
Best male artist
Dan Sultan
Actually can't argue with this one. It's great that we managed to break out of the deep and meaningful roots artist for this category. Plus he is very handsome.
Best group
Temper Trap
These boys have worked so super hard over the last couple of year, they deserve it.
Breakthrough artist
Megan Washington
I Believe You Liar
As much as we would have LOVED to see the Philly Jays or Cloud Control take this one out, in terms of 'Breakthrough' you can't really deny Washington's mega-rise over the last year.
Best independent release
Sia
We Are Born
Dubious of the meaning of "independent". Would have been great to see the Art vs Science guys recognised.
Most popular Australian single
Temper Trap
Sweet Disposition
This makes us happy. Sorry Jessica Mauboy.
Most popular Australian album
Powderfinger
Golden Rule
Most popular Australian artist
Powderfinger
Kind of ironic that on the night that the boys do their last ever performance, they take out both most popular artist and album as voted by the public. It's a bit of cop-out vote though guys. Seriously. It's like ordering the Pad Thai again because you can't be bothered reading the whole menu.
Here's the rest of the winners.
So what do you guys reckon?
Most popular international artist
Mumford & Sons
Previously announced winners
Best Pop Release
Sia – We Are Born
Best Rock Album
Birds Of Tokyo – Birds Of Tokyo
Best Adult Alternative Album
Angus and Julia Stone – Down The Way
Best Country Album
The McClymonts – Wrapped Up Good
Best Adult Contemporary Album
Crowded House – Intriguer
Best Comedy Release – The Blow Parade
Best Classical Album
Paul Dyer and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra – Taste Of The Baroque
Best Jazz Album
James Morrison & The Idea Of North – Feels Like Spring
Best Dance Release
Yolanda Be Cool and Dcup – We No Speak Americano
Best Urban Album
M-Phazes – Good Gracious
Best Blues & Roots Album
Dan Sultan – Get Out While You Can
Best Children's Album
The Wiggles – Let's Eat!
Best Original Soundtrack/Cast/Show
Various – Before Too Long: Triple J's Tribute to Paul Kelly
Best Hard Rock/ Heavy Metal Album
Parkway Drive – Deep Blue
Best Music DVD
Various – Sound Relief
Best World Music Album
Mamadou Diabate, Bobby Singh & Jeff Lang
Best Video
Kris Moyes - Sia, Clap Your Hands
Engineer of the Year
Wayne Connolly - Paul Dempsey, Fast Friends
Producer of the Year
Angus & Julia Stone - Angus & Julia Stone, Black Crow, For You, Santa Monica Dream, Yellow Brick Road, Walk It Off, Hush (Original Matters)
Best Cover Art
Angus & Julia Stone - Angus & Julia Stone, Down The Way