K-Pop Dominates ARIA Charts: KPop Demon Hunters Success
Justin Bieber’s “Swag” Soars to No. 2 as Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Hits 17 Weeks at ARIA Singles Summit
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Justin Bieber is making a notable impact on the Australian music charts with his latest studio album, Swag. This marks his seventh studio album and his first release since the highly successful Justice in 2021. The album has debuted at an impressive No.2 on the Albums Chart, showcasing Bieber’s enduring popularity.
Adding to his chart success, eight tracks from Swag have landed in the Singles Top 50. Leading the charge is “Daisies,” which has climbed to No. 3.This achievement marks Bieber’s first top 10 hit as a led artist in Australia since “Peaches” in 2021. With this latest entry, Bieber’s career tally now boasts an impressive 15 top 10 singles as a lead artist, and a remarkable eight No. 1s when including his collaborations.
Travis Scott and Wet Leg Make Strong Album Debuts
Following closely behind Bieber, Travis Scott and his Cactus Jack collective have secured the No. 3 spot on the Albums Chart with their new release, JackBoys 2. This highly anticipated follow-up to their self-titled debut, which peaked at no. 5 in 2020, demonstrates the continued influence of scott and his collective in the music scene. Travis Scott’s solo career is also marked by significant achievements, including two ARIA No. 1 albums: Astroworld in 2018 and Utopia in 2023.
British indie rock duo Wet Leg have also made a strong entrance onto the Albums Chart with their sophomore effort, Moisturizer, bowing at No. 4. This success follows their chart-topping debut in 2022, solidifying their position as a prominent force in the indie rock genre.Rounding out the top five is Lorde’s Virgin, which continues to demonstrate robust performance after its earlier release this month.
Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Achieves Historic Singles Chart Run
On the ARIA Singles Chart, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” continues its dominant reign, holding strong at the No. 1 position for an astounding 17th consecutive week. This remarkable achievement places “Ordinary” in a tie with The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber’s massive hit “Stay” (2021-2022) for the second-longest run at the summit in ARIA history. What makes Warren’s feat even more impressive is that “Ordinary” has maintained this unbroken streak, unlike “Stay,” which achieved its total over two separate runs.
BLACKPINK’s “Jump” Enters Top 40
K-pop superstars BLACKPINK have also made their mark on the Singles Chart with their new track “Jump,” which debuts at No. 12. This latest release signifies their eighth top 40 entry in australia, adding to their impressive list of hits that includes “How You Like That” (no. 12, 2020) and the chart-topping “Pink Venom” (No. 1, 2022). Their consistent presence on the charts highlights their global appeal and dedicated fanbase in Australia.