Author: Lars Brandle

Eminem’s “Houdini” (Interscope) proves unstoppable on the U.K. chart, as it notches a second week at No. 1. There’s a touch of magic about Marshall Mathers’ 11th and latest No. 1 on the Official U.K. Chart; it’s the first time the Rock Hall-inducted rap legend has secured more than one week at the summit. Em […]

Twenty One Pilots land a second No. 1 in Australia with Clancy (via Atlantic/Warner), the U.S. act’s seventh and latest studio album. Hailing from Columbus, OH, Twenty One Pilots now boast four top 10s on the ARIA Chart, including 2018 leader Trench, plus 2015’s Blurryface (No. 7 peak) and Scaled and Icy (No. 3) in […]

Kelis, the “Milkshake” master, Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef and author is heading to the land Down Under, where she will deliver a keynote presentation for Bigsound conference. On Thursday, Sept. 5, the Harlem-born artist will deliver “an honest conversation on the importance of being authentic and her fearless approach to transformation,” subjects that strongly align […]

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” (Island) simply won’t cool down in the U.K., where it’s on track for a fifth consecutive week at No. 1. The summer hit leads an unchanged top 3 on the midweek chart, ahead of Billie Eilish’s “Lunch” (Interscope) and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” (American Dogwood/Empire), respectively. Based on sales and streaming […]

Twenty One Pilots could land their very first No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart, with Clancy. The Columbus, OH duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun lead the midweek chart with Clancy (via Atlantic/Fueled By Ramen), their seventh studio album. The recording will become the group’s fourth U.K. top 10, following 2015 release Blurryface […]

The only existing copy of Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, one of the greatest collector’s items in recorded music history, will finally get its public debut. There is a catch: you’ll have to visit Tasmania next month to hear it. The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Hobart, the capital […]

The U.K. singles chart race was something of a feast, as Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” (Island) beat Billie Eilish’s “Lunch” (Interscope) for the title. With its latest crown, confirmed Friday, May 24, “Espresso” extends its streak to four weeks. Carpenter’s breakout hit is once more the most-streamed track in the U.K., with 8.3 million plays. Eilish […]

It’s Billie Eilish’s week in the U.K., as Hit Me Hard And Soft punches its way to No. 1 with personal-best results. According to the Official Charts Company, Hit Me Hard And Soft (Interscope) knocks out 67,100 chart units in its first seven days, easily surpassing the opening week for her 2019 leader When We […]

Asher HaVon is the champion of The Voice 2024. The Selma, Alabama native emerges at the very top of his class in this 25th season of NBC’s singing contest, winning Tuesday night’s (May 21) all-star finale. Team Reba’s singer impressed through the season with his powerful, honey-laced vocals, flair and big-game instincts. 🚨 announcing the […]

Australians are getting more of Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS. The U.S. pop-rock superstar adds four more shows to the GUTS swing of Australia, doubling her original itinerary for these parts. Produced by Live Nation, the GUTS World Tour Down Under now includes concerts at Melbourne’s 15,000-capacity Rod Laver Arena on Oct. 13 and 14, and Sydney’s […]