It’s that time of year again, when Australian songwriters are recognised in the APRA Music Awards. So, who has written a decent ditty in the past year?

APRA (Australasian Performing Right Association) has revealed its roll-call of nominees, with winners announced at the 16 June ceremony in Sydney. There are several categories of varying interest, but the biggie is – œSong Of The Year’. Peer-voted by APRA registered songwriters, it’s the ultimate “nice one, mate.” One nominee that might warrant a double-take is 1,2,3,4 from Canadian iPod peddler Feist. It’s there because Sally Seltmann of New Buffalo co-wrote it. As for Thirsty Merc …

Song of The Year nominees:

Title: 1234
Artist: Feist
Writers: Sally Seltmann/Leslie Feist (SOCAN)

Title: 20 Good Reasons
Artist: Thirsty Merc

Title: Better Than
Artist: The John Butler Trio
Writer:John Butler

Title: Lost and Running
Artist: Powderfinger
Writers: Jonathan Coghill/John Collins/Bernard Fanning/Ian Haug/Darren Middleton

Title: Straight Lines
Artist: Silverchair
Writers: Daniel Johns/Julian Hamilton