Just now, Sami Hook Jama said:

I know but do you think Record Store Day would affect Capital FM??

I wouldnt of thought so big top 40 doesnt include physicals that im aware off unless im mistaken

Big Top 40 just make it up as they go along don't they? 😭

12 minutes ago, haydennn said:

Big Top 40 just make it up as they go along don't they? 😭

They are compiled from ITunes and Apple Music charts plus radio airplay

Edited Wednesday at 16:305 days by Sami Hook Jama

17 minutes ago, haydennn said:

Big Top 40 just make it up as they go along don't they? 😭

Not far off like Madonna was number 2 this week shes not even been top 200 on streaming yet

2 minutes ago, 777666jason said:

Not far off like Madonna was number 2 this week shes not even been top 200 on streaming yet

She was on ITunes

26 minutes ago, haydennn said:

Big Top 40 just make it up as they go along don't they? 😭

I sneezed and it went to #4 so yep

The Big Top 40 methodology has always been shady and unclear, there are plenty of chart placements that have made absolutely no sense on there. It's why it's not an official chart by any definition and it shouldn't be viewed as such, especially on a chart forum where we know Radio 1's chart is the official one.

zara and tyla are on

7 hours ago, J4Y said:

zara and tyla are on

Told you I was right. Still waiting on new Sombr and KATSEYE though

Kehlani and Usher now on

It seems House Tour is off the playlist again.

So is Rein Me In & Release the Pressure to name a few

Edited Friday at 09:014 days by Sami Hook Jama

44 minutes ago, Sami Hook Jama said:

So is Rein Me In & Release the Pressure to name a few

as is silent treatment, Elizabeth Taylor (hot recurrent), Talk To Me and Satisfaction Skank

I wonder what Monday will bring to us

Maybe they might give Ariana Grande tickets?? Or maybe a pop star will now join the Capital team

Edited Friday at 10:334 days by Sami Hook Jama

On 22/04/2026 at 17:45, JosephStyles said:

The Big Top 40 methodology has always been shady and unclear, there are plenty of chart placements that have made absolutely no sense on there. It's why it's not an official chart by any definition and it shouldn't be viewed as such, especially on a chart forum where we know Radio 1's chart is the official one.

I used to follow it every week for a while in the late 00's/early 10's. And it absolutely 100% was calculated from real figures (at least back then). They got the sales data for iTunes directly from Apple, and the airplay data directly from themselves (Global).

It was highly predictable, I knew roughly where every song would be charting each week. If the charts were made up it would be impossible to predict and I would have noticed glaring errors and inconsistencies every week.

It was a completely harmless (and frankly meaningless) chart. Hundreds of radio stations all over the world do their own charts. Some simply rank their most spinned songs for the week, some go by number of requests from their listeners, some get their listeners to vote, some get their DJs to make their own. Given that some platforms like Spotify give out exact streaming figures, some stations now may even be using Spotify data for their own charts without needing a partnership!

BBC have a partnership with the OCC so can air the official chart. Global had a partnership with Apple so they could make the Big Top 40 by combining their own airplay with the iTunes sales figures each week.

All that said, I have absolutely NO idea how they are calculating it today. Maybe it truly is just made up now (do they even still have the partnership with Apple?).

Edited Friday at 12:023 days by Eric_Blob

1 hour ago, Eric_Blob said:

I used to follow it every week for a while in the late 00's/early 10's. And it absolutely 100% was calculated from real figures (at least back then). They got the sales data for iTunes directly from Apple, and the airplay data directly from themselves (Global).

It was highly predictable, I knew roughly where every song would be charting each week. If the charts were made up it would be impossible to predict and I would have noticed glaring errors and inconsistencies every week.

It was a completely harmless (and frankly meaningless) chart. Hundreds of radio stations all over the world do their own charts. Some simply rank their most spinned songs for the week, some go by number of requests from their listeners, some get their listeners to vote, some get their DJs to make their own. Given that some platforms like Spotify give out exact streaming figures, some stations now may even be using Spotify data for their own charts without needing a partnership!

BBC have a partnership with the OCC so can air the official chart. Global had a partnership with Apple so they could make the Big Top 40 by combining their own airplay with the iTunes sales figures each week.

All that said, I have absolutely NO idea how they are calculating it today. Maybe it truly is just made up now (do they even still have the partnership with Apple?).

I don’t think so but they do mention “this song had big numbers on Apple Music” or “the numbers on Apple Music means that (insert song) is up (insert figure) places/this week’s highest climber”

Edited Friday at 13:363 days by Sami Hook Jama

Capital FM Playlist | 24th April 2026

Alex Warren - FEVER DREAM

Alex Warren - Ordinary

ANOTR feat. 54 Ultra - Talk to You

Bebe Rexha & Faithless - New Religion

Bella Kay - iloveitiloveitiloveit

Bruno Mars - I Just Might

Bruno Mars - Risk It All

BTS - SWIM

Chris Stussy & Tom Did It - Wide Awake

Dave & Tems - Raindance

Djo - End of Beginning

Fatboy Slim & The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction Skank

Harry Styles - American Girls

James Hype - Be Mine

Joel Corry & RAHH - Devotion (Sweetest Emotion)

Kehlani feat. Usher - Shoulda Never

Lady Gaga & Doechii - RUNWAY

Lewis Capaldi - Stay Love

Myles Smith - Stay (If You Wanna Dance)

Myles Smith & Niall Horan - Drive Safe

Niall Horan - Dinner Party

Olivia Rodrigo - drop dead

The Pussycat Dolls - Club Song

RAYE - WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!

RAYE feat. Hans Zimmer - Click Clack Symphony.

Robyn - Talk to Me

Sekou - Dangerous Lover

SIENNA SPIRO - Die on This Hill

SIENNA SPIRO - The Visitor

sombr - 12 to 12

Stephen Sanchez - CHUCK THE MONEY

Take That - You're a Superstar

Tame Impala & JENNIE - Dracula

Teddy Swims - Mr. Know It All
Tyla feat. Zara Larsson - SHE DID IT AGAIN

Zara Larsson - Midnight Sun

Songs removed from playlist

Calvin Harris & Kasabian - Release the Pressure

Freya Skye - silent treatment

Harry Styles - Aperture

RAYE - Nightingale Lane.

Sabrina Carpenter - House Tour

Sam Fender & Olivia Dean - Rein Me In

sombr - Homewrecker

Sonny Fodera, D.O.D & Poppy Baskcomb - Think About Us

Taylor Swift - Elizabeth Taylor

So I’m guessing there’s a glitch with the playlist page that shows songs from the Capital Dance playlist that Capital aren’t actually playing. James Hype, Joel Corry and Chris Stussy were not posted on their Instagram like all other legitimate playlist adds and not played.

3 minutes ago, James. said:

So I’m guessing there’s a glitch with the playlist page that shows songs from the Capital Dance playlist that Capital aren’t actually playing. James Hype, Joel Corry and Chris Stussy were not posted on their Instagram like all other legitimate playlist adds and not played.

most likely this.

Homewrecker and I believe Aperture are still on the playlist btw they are just more accidental removals. Elizabeth Taylor is now a hot recurrent.

Otherwise all the interesting songs left the playlist… joy.

1 hour ago, J4Y said:

most likely this.

Homewrecker and I believe Aperture are still on the playlist btw they are just more accidental removals. Elizabeth Taylor is now a hot recurrent.

Otherwise all the interesting songs left the playlist… joy.

All will be revealed…