Chart-Topping Success: Ed Sheeran's Play Album Hits No. 1 on ARIA Chart
Ed Sheeran continues his chart-topping success with his latest album, Play, reaching No. 1 on the ARIA Chart. This achievement adds to his impressive streak of albums that have all debuted at the top spot. Sheeran has now spent a total of 46 weeks at No. 1 on the chart, solidifying his status as a music powerhouse. Play is also leading the ARIA Vinyl Chart, showcasing Sheeran's popularity across different formats. Fans can catch him performing new tracks and fan favorites on his upcoming Loop Tour in various cities across Australia and New Zealand in early 2026.
Joining Sheeran on the ARIA Chart is Twenty One Pilots with their eighth studio album, Breach, debuting at No. 2. The US rock band has previously made waves on the chart with several top 10 albums, including Trench and Scaled And Icy. The soundtrack to the animated Netflix film Kpop Demon Hunters, which held the top spot for eight weeks, now sits at No. 3. Former Little Mix member Jade enters the chart at No. 11 with her solo album, That's Showbiz Baby!, marking a new chapter in her music career.
Australian band Parcels makes a splash on the ARIA Chart with their album LOVED debuting at No. 24, adding to the lineup of local talent in the top 50. On the ARIA Singles Chart, KPop Demon Hunters' "Golden" continues its reign at the top for the eighth consecutive week, followed by Olivia Dean's "Man I Need" and Alex Warren's "Ordinary" in the top 3. Sombr achieves his third top 10 hit with "12 To 12," showcasing his rising success in the music industry. His debut album, I Barely Know Her, maintains its position at No. 5 on the albums chart, further solidifying his presence in the music scene.