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There are no ifs, no buts about it â Tom Grennan has the U.K. chart crown with What Ifs & Maybes (Insanity).
The leader at the midweek point, What Ifs & Maybes holds on to give the British singer and songwriter his second U.K. leader.
Itâs the followup to Grennanâs Evering Road, which led the chart in 2021, and debut Lighting Matches, which peaked at No. 5 in 2018.
Grennan outmuscles some heavy rock in the form of Queens of the Stone Age, whose eighth studio set In Times New Roman (Matador) bows at No. 2. In Times New Roman becomes the sixth U.K. top 10 appearance for Josh Jomme and Co., and is the followup to Villains, which led the national chart following its release in 2017. In Times New Roman also starts at No. 2 on Australiaâs ARIA Chart, behind homegrown blues-rock outfit The Teskey Brothersâ The Winding Way.
Closing out the U.K. top three is Harry Stylesâ Harryâs House (Columbia), up 4-3.
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Meanwhile, London synth-pop veterans Pet Shop Boys check in for an 18th U.K. top 10 with their career retrospect, SMASH: The Singles 1985-2020 (Parlophone). Itâs new at No. 4. Close behind, at No. 5, is Far From Saintsâ eponymously titled album, via Ignition. Far From Saints is a project featuring Stereophonics singer Kelly Jones, along with the Wind And The Waveâs members Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker.
The top end of the latest Official U.K. Albums Chart, published Friday, June 23, is stacked with new releases. Among them, Texasâs compilation The Very Best Of â 1989-2023 (PIAS Recordings). The pop-rock outfit drops in at No. 6, as fans tune-in ahead of the Texasâ performance at Glastonburyâs main Pyramid Stage.
Further down the list is Gunna, who fires away for his third U.K. top 10 spot with A Gift & A Curse (Warner Records), new at No. 9.
Thereâs a touch of history on the chart as ATEEZ becomes just the second male K-pop band â after BTS â to snag a U.K. top 10 album appearance, with The World Ep.2: Outlaw (KQ Entertainment). Itâs new at No. 10. The pop act â Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung and Jongho â recently toured the U.K. with The Fellowship: Break The Wall Tour, an itinerary that included a sold-out concert at Londonâs The O2.
Finally, Taylor Swift fever is sweeping the U.K. once again as five of the American pop superstarâs albums impact the top 40, led by Midnights (EMI), unchanged at No. 8. The latest outbreak is triggered by the announcement last week of the U.K. leg for her The Eras Tour.
Life is full of whats, ifs, and maybes. Just ask Tom Grennan, whoâs on the brink of another U.K. chart crown.
The English singer and songwriterâs third studio album What Ifs & Maybes (via Insanity) leads an all-new top 4 on the midweek chart. If it holds its place, Grennan will bag a second leader, following 2021âs Evering Road, and third consecutive top 10, dating back to his 2018 debut Lighting Matches, which peaked at No. 5.
Grennan will be closely watching the form of Queens of the Stone Age, whose eighth studio album In Times New Roman (Matador) is set to start at No. 2. QOTSA already has five U.K. top 10 LPs.
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Completing the podium at the midweek stage is Pet Shop Boysâ career retrospective SMASH: The Singles 1985-2020 (Parlophone). Itâs new at No. 3, and should give the synthpop duo an 18th U.K. top 10 appearance on the chart proper.
Coming in at No. 4 on the Official Chart Update is Far From Saintsâ eponymously titled LP (via Ignition). Itâs the first release from the group, led by Kelly Jones, frontman of Welsh rockers Stereophonics, plus Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker of U.S. band The Wind and The Wave.
Also new to the top 10 on the chart blast is K-pop group ATEEZ, with The World Ep.2: Outlaw (KQ Entertainment), new at No. 6; Texasâs hits collection The Very Best Of â 1989-2023 (PIAS Recordings) at No. 7; and English singer, songwriter and composer Ben Howardâs Is It? (Island), new at No. 8.
A 20th anniversary reissue of Girls Aloudâs Sound of the Underground (Polydor/UMR) could see the bandâs debut return to the top 10. It blasts to No. 9 on the chart update. The first full-length LP from Nadine Coyle, Nicola Roberts, Cheryl Tweedy, Kimberley Walsh and the late Sarah Harding peaked at No. 2 following its release in 2003.
Just outside the top 10 is Dannii Minogueâs Neon Nights (London Stream Music), which also enjoys a lift due to a 20th anniversary treatment. The Australian pop singerâs fourth studio set, which peaked at No. 8 following its original release, sits at No. 11 on the midweek chart.
All will be revealed when the Official U.K. Albums Chart is published late Friday, June 23.
Leigh-Anneâs solo career should get away to a good start with âDonât Say Loveâ.
The Little Mix singerâs debut solo single dropped last Friday, June 16, and is poised for a top five bow on the U.K. chart.
Based on midweek sales and streaming data captured by the Official Charts Company, âDonât Say Loveâ (via Warner Records) could start at No. 4, for what should be the highest new arrival.
As a member of Little Mix, Leigh-Anne has already collected 19 top 10 appearances in her homeland, including five leaders.
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Thereâs jostling at the front of the chart race. Calvin Harris and Ellie Gouldingâs âMiracleâ (Columbia) appeared to be on track for a ninth non-consecutive week at No. 1, following the first 48 hours in the chart cycle.
Now, at the halfway point, itâs Dave and Central Ceeâs âSprinterâ (Live Yours/Neighbourhood) which retakes the lead. âSprinterâ has led the chart for the past two weeks, opening with an all-time record volume of streams for a rap track.
Completing the midweek podium is J Hus and Drakeâs âWho Told Youâ (Black Butter/OVO/Republic), dipping 2-3.
Meanwhile, Kylie Minogueâs comeback is gathering pace as the slinky âPadam Padamâ (BMG) moves on up the Official Chart Update. The Aussie pop veteranâs electronic number rises 12-8 on the chart blast. Youâd have to go back to 2010âs âAll The Loversâ â and its No. 3 peak position â to find a Kylie track that has performed better on the U.K. chart.
Germany-based, South Korean DJ and producer Peggy Gou could snag her first appearance in the U.K. top 40 with the throwback house track â(It Goes Like) Nananaâ (XL Recordings). Itâs new at No. 20 on the chart blast.
Finally, Doja Cat could pounce on a 14th top 40 appearance with âAttentionâ (Ministry of Sound). Itâs new at No. 36 on the chart update.
All will be revealed when the Official U.K. Singles Chart is published late Friday, June 23.
Dave and Central Cee do it again as âSprinterâ (via Live Yours/Neighbourhood) wins the U.K. chart race for a second week.
âSprinterâ opened its account with an all-time volume of streams for a rap song in the U.K., and the biggest opening week so far in 2023.
The British hip-hop collaboration secures another week in charge with the Split Decision release, while tracks from the EP, âTrojan Horse,â up 14-12, and âUK Rap,â up 17-14, are on the climb for new peaks.
âSprinterâ outpaces J Hus and Drakeâs âWho Told Youâ (Black Butter/OVO/Republic), new at No. 2 for the highest debut this week. Thatâs a new career-best and fourth top 10 single for British rapper J Hus (real name: Momodou Lamin Jallow), and a 13th top tier appearance for Drake. âWho Told Youâ had briefly taken the lead during the early phases of the chart cycle.
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The podium is completed by Calvin Harris and Ellie Gouldingâs former chart-dominating rave monster âMiracleâ (Columbia), down 2-3.
Elsewhere on the latest Official U.K. Singles Chart, published June 16, British drum ânâ bass act Rudimental grab their highest-charting single since 2018, as âDancing is Healingâ (Room Two) featuring Charlotte Plank and Vibe Chemistry, lifts 8-6. Itâs Rudimentalâs fifth U.K. top 10.
Australiaâs âPrincess of Popâ Kylie Minogue claims her first top 10 in over a decade, as âPadam Padamâ (BMG) lifts 11-9, for her 35th top 10 appearance.
With that effort, Kylie becomes just the fourth female solo artist to snag a U.K. top 10 single across five consecutive decades, doing so in the â80s, â90s, â00s, 2010s and â20s. She now draws level with Cher, Lulu and Diana Ross, all of whom bagged 10 hits in the â60s, â70s, â80s, â90s and â00s.
The catchy EDM number is Kylieâs first appearance in the top 10 since her 2011 collab with Taio Cruz and Travie McCoy, âHigher,â which reached No. 8. Her last solo song to get there was 2010âs âAll The Lovers,â which peaked at No. 3.
Kylieâs hitmaking prowess is legendary. In November 2020, when her 15th studio album Disco shimmied its way to No. 1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, Minogue became the first female artist to lead the tally in five consecutive decades.
Niall Horan takes a bow as The Show (via Capitol) starts at No. 1 in the U.K.
The Irishmanâs third studio album is his second leader, following 2020âs Heartbreak Weather, and third-successive top 3 effort, after his debut solo album release, 2017âs Flicker, peaked at No. 3.
The Show had led the midweek all-genreschart and finishes the week as the best-seller on wax.
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According to the Official Charts Company, The Show is the sixth leader by a former member of One Direction, a list that includes Zaynâs Mind of Mine (from 2016), Harry Stylesâ eponymously-titled debut (2017) and Harryâs House (2022), Louis Tomlinsonâs Faith in the Future (2022) and Horanâs brace.
As a member of 1D, Horan landed four U.K. No. 1 albums and as many leaders on the national singles survey. Horanâs The Show also leads Australiaâs ARIA Chart and arrives at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, behind Morgan Wallenâs One Thing at a Time.
Landing at No. 2 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, published Friday, June 16, is McFlyâs Power to Play (BMG). The pop-punk veteransâ seventh studio album is also their seventh top 10.
Completing an all-new top 3 is Manchester-formed, Britpop era band James with Be Opened by the Wonderful (Nothing But Love Music). Itâs new at No. 3 for the âLaidâ groupâs 11th top 10 appearance on the albums tally.
Also new to the top 10 is Christine and the Queensâ Paranoia, Angels, True Love (Because Music), arriving at No. 7. Itâs the French alternative pop outfitâs third top 10 slot, following 2016 debut Chaleur humaine (No. 2) and 2018âs Chris (No.3).
Finally, Vermont-born singer and songwriter Noah Kahan earns his first appearance in the top 40 with Stick Season (Island) at No. 17, while London-born singer, songwriter, rapper and producer King Krule (real name: Archy Ivan Marshall) scores his third top 40 album with Space Heavy (XL Recordings), new at No. 18.
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Niall Horan welcomed fans to The Show (via Capitol). Now heâs set to be rewarded with the U.K. chart title.
The Irish pop singerâs third solo album leads the midweek U.K. chart race, piloting an all-new top 5 featuring new releases from McFly, James, Christine & The Queens and Extreme.
If it holds its course, The Show will give the former One Direction star his sixth leader overall and second solo No. 1, following 2020âs Heartbreak Weather. Horanâs debut solo effort Flicker peaked at No. 3 in 2017.
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As a member of 1D, Horan landed four U.K. No. 1 albums and as many leaders on the national singles survey.
Arriving at No. 2 on the Official Chart Update is McFlyâs Power to Play (BMG), which is set to become the pop-punk bandâs seventh top 10 release.
The podium at the midweek stage is completed by Britpop-era Manchester band James, with Be Open to the Wonderful (Nothing But Love Music). James has ten U.K. top 10 albums, including a No. 1 for 1998âs The Best Of.
French alternative pop outfit Christine & The Queens could net a third U.K. top 10 with Paranoia, Angels, True Love (Because Music). The three-part LP is new at No. 4 on the midweek chart.
Close behind at No. 5 is veteran U.S. rock band Extreme with Six (Ear Music), which set to become the âMore Than Wordsâ actâs first U.K.-charting album since 1995âs Waiting for the Punchline (No. 10 peak). Six could be Extremeâs third top 10 release.
Further down the midweek tally is Tears For Fearsâ 40th anniversary reissue of their debut album The Hurting (Mercury), which originally led the chart in 1983. The Hurting is poised to return at No. 7.
And finally, English singer, producer and rapper King Krule could bag his first top 10 LP with Space Heavy (XL Recordings), new at No. 8 on the chart blast.
All will be revealed when the Official U.K. Albums Chart is published Friday (June 16).
Dave and Central Ceeâs âSprinterâ (via Live Yours/Neighbourhood) does just like its namesake, as it bolts to the U.K. No. 1 in record-setting fashion.
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The hip-hop collaboration scores the biggest streaming week ever for a rap song in the U.K., the Official Charts Company reports, for Daveâs third leader and Central Ceeâs first.
The outright leader at the midweek point, âSprinterâ races to 108,200 chart sales, according to the charts compiler, for the biggest opening of 2023. That sum includes 13.4 million streams, for the biggest-ever week for a rap single, beating Stormzyâs âVossi Bopâ which accumulated 12.7 million streams in one cycle back in May 2019.
Thatâs the biggest opening week for streams since Adeleâs âEasy On Meâ posted 24 million plays in its first seven days in October 2021.
Previously, Dave hit the summit with 2018âs âFunky Fridayâ with Fredo and in 2022 with âStarlight,â while Central Ceeâs previous best was a No. 2 peak for 2022âs âDoja.â
âSprinterâ also nabs a piece of chart history in Australia, by coming the first U.K. rap single to debut at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart.
Itâs one of three top 20 U.K. debuts from Dave and Central Ceeâs surprise EP drop, Split Decision, as âTrojan Horseâ gallops to No. 14 and âUK Rapâ is new at No. 17.
Meanwhile, Swedenâs 2023 Eurovision champ Loreen taps a well of energy on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, published Friday, June 9, as âTattooâ (Polydor) bounces 10-7 in its fourth week on the tally, while Rudimental improves 11-8 with âDancing Is Healingâ (Room Two) featuring Charlotte Plank and Vibe Chemistry, for the British drum & bass actâs first top 10 single in five years.
Kylie Minogue is within a whisker of the top 10 with her comeback track âPadam Padamâ (BMG). The Aussie pop princessâ electro-pop cut lifts 23-12 for her highest-charting single in the U.K. since âHigher with Taio Cruzâ went to No. 8 in 2011.
The queen of pop, Madonna, bags a 72nd top 40 appearance with âPopularâ (Republic Records/XO), her collaboration with the Weeknd and Playboi Carti. Lifted from HBOâs The Idol, the new cut bows at No. 21 for Madonnaâs highest-charting U.K. single since âCelebrationâ reached No. 3 in 2009. Itâs the Weekndâs 34th top 40 appearance, and Playboiâs second.
Finally, Dundee, Scotland DJ Hannah Laing and vocalist RoRo has the biggest gainer in the U.K. with âGood Loveâ (WUGD), up 63-22.
The Foos fought all the way to the finishing line, as But Here We Are (via Columbia) wins a tight U.K. chart race.
Foo Fightersâ 11th and latest studio album becomes their sixth leader in the U.K., racking up 44,500 chart units during the latest cycle.
But Here We Are follows One By One (2002), Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (2007), Wasting Light (2011), Concrete And Gold (2017) and their most recent effort, 2021âs Medicine At Midnight, by marching to the top of the Official U.K. Albums Chart.
Dave Grohl and Co. are currently on the road supporting the new LP, recorded in the wake of the sudden death last year of drummer Taylor Hawkins. Brits will likely have to wait until 2024 for their tune to catch the Foos in action.
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But Here We Are manages to overturn a deficit at the halfway point, to deny Noel Gallagherâs High Flying Birds another crown with Council Skies (Sour Mash).
The legendary British rocker starts at No. 2 with Council Birds, ending a record-owning streak of 10 studio albums dating back nearly three decades. Gallagherâs unbroken run included all seven albums with Oasis and the previous three with High Flying Birds.
Council Skies, which enjoyed a late push from a digital exclusives campaign powered by Serenade, and finishes the chart week as the best-seller on wax, is Noel Gallagherâs High Flying Birds fifth top 5 title on the Official Chart.
Further down the list, published Friday, June 9, Sophie Ellis-Bextor bags her fifth U.K. top 10, as HANA (Cooking Vinyl) bows at No. 8, while another veteran British pop artist, Louise, just misses out on a top tier berth with Greatest Hits (BMG), new at No. 11.
Finally, Bob Dylan lands a 67th career top 40 entry with Shadow Kingdom (Sony Music CG). The new album, a collection of studio recordings of the songs that appeared in the master songwriterâs 2021 streaming special, starts at No. 14 on the U.K. survey.
Dave and Central Ceeâs âSprinterâ is doing as its title suggests, as the British hip-hop collaboration leads the U.K. chart race. The fresh cut leads the midweek chart on debut, and is set to become Daveâs third U.K. No. 1, and Central Ceeâs first. âSprinterâ (via Live Yours/Neighbourhood) marks the first creative partnership between the […]