Envoirment

Joseph really going to lengths for Benson. Moving to a new country and creating a dupe account and even reacting to his own post... (Joking of course!). More seriously, I really like "Beautiful Things" still. I just enjoy the buzzjack drama around it's perpetual avoidance of ACR

My hope is a vote split enough to allow Greens, LDs & Labour coalition with Cons & Reform unable to get a high enough number of seats to form a coalition.

The expectation was growth of 0.1%, so overshooting that by 0.4% is a good sign. Although some of the reasoning given was companies rushing before the US tariffs as there was a big uptick in trade from the UK to US. But it was a number of sectors that saw better than expected numbers and not just the US tariffs responsible. Good news either way!

Yes it's a bit weird. I'm not sure if audio-only or even lyric videos would count as normal streams and only music video streams count towards the actual video streaming chart? Just had a brief look through and Youtube Music seems to have a set up similar to other audio-only streaming services allowing you to stream just audio as well as watching videos. So maybe some of what is streamed on youtube music will count toward the audio streaming chart?

"All For You" is such a bop!! I have to admit I hadn't really listened to Janet much if at all until about 4-5 years ago when I finally created a playlist with a number of her albums and can't believe how many great songs/albums she has!! I always wonder why she wasn't bigger in the UK, aside from her music leaning more R&B. "That's The Way Love Goes", "Together Again", "All For You" & "Rhythm Nation" are probably my favourite tracks. But so many other great ones like "Control", "Miss You Much" etc. Also really liked "No Sleeep" from her most recent album. Although I need to explore her more recent albums a bit more. Also I've grown to appreciate "Scream" more recently.

I'm going to see Billie Eilish in July with a bunch of friends and can't wait! Been quite a while since I lasted went to a concert.

Does youtube count to the audio streaming chart? I think Youtube is probably on par with Amazon and Apple if so and might explain it?

Natalie Cole - "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" Love to see this go platinum! The Dida Ritz lip sync has definitely had a positive effect on the streaming of this song over the years (as well as being a great song)! It's gaining certifications quicker as well - Silver in 2020, gold in 2023 now Platinum in 2025. Might see a 2x platinum by the end of the decade. The Veronicas - "Untouched" Great to see this go platinum as well! Can't believe it's been over 14 years since release. Christina Perri - "you are my sunshine" Such a random silver certification for Christina! Part of a lullaby album. Looking into it more it went viral in 2024 "The song became associated with a viral internet meme in 2024, after it was part of a video featuring NBA player LeBron James, in which Christina Perri's cover of the song is played over a heavily edited portrait photo of James, intended to mock obsessive and defensive fans of James, framing him as their sunshine". But honestly Christina sounds so beautiful on it! Likely going to become the best-selling/streamed version of the song.

The warm/sunny weather and possibly autoplay causing some shenanigans it seems! Some highlights on spotify: #4. Billie Eilish - "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" #91. Calvin Harris - "Feels So Close" (I think this has been going viral a bit? Has a peak of #70 on spotify so not far off its peak currently!) #125. Sean Paul - "Temperature" #129. Taylor Swift - "Cruel Summer" #153. Calvin Harris - "Summer" #167. Mr. Probz - "Waves (Robin Schulz Remix Radio Edit)" I'm thinking Billie is benefitting a little from the sunny weather as well. "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" is up ~25-30k streams week/on week. I wonder how big of an effect her tour will have - maybe challenge for the #1 on spotify again if there isn't a big hit at the time? Great to see Miley recovering as well! A small Amazon Update of newer songs for those interested: #2. Chappell Roan - "The Giver" #6. Ed Sheeran - "Azizam" #7. Sabrina Carpenter - "Busy Woman" #15. WizTheMc & bees & honey - "Show Me Love" #27. Calvin Harris - "SMOKE THE PAIN AWAY" #33. Benson Boone - "Sorry I'm Here For Somene Else" #41. Ariana Grande - "Twilight Zone" #47. Ely Oaks - "Running Around" #62. Miley Cyrus - "End Of the World" #95. Lola Young - "Conceited" (performed it on Jimmy Kimmel recently & B-listed on Radio 1, think it's the next single from her album - would like to see this do something!) #96. sombr - "back to friends"

Happy to see "Up From the Bottom" managed to cling to the top 100 for a 2nd week, likely by just like 1 sale lol

Now that's a dire looking ACR status list ☹️And Benson avoiding again! And I thought "The Sound Of Silence" was on ACR? Didn't realise they dodged a week or so ago or got another reset

Just seen the preview and Kori Toot makes a brief appearance on TV Liam Kori may fufil the prophecy! Could you imagine Suzie Toot vs Kori Toot?

I hope Lucky Slays both their lip syncs and the 2nd one being lost is just because it was a very close one!

The track record look so messy lol. Honestly I'm just here to see Irene top 2 3 weeks in a row and no bottom placements, such a redemption from her season! One of if not the best performance a first out has ever produced on an All Stars season? It is quite predictible. But in one way given the 4 top 2s of Ginger I'm sure she's going to slay it. Plus they haven't had a big girl win before so I think this is likey going to be heavily tipped in Ginger's favour.

Yes. Digital sales are fairly easy to track and report I believe. Amazon streams don't get estimated for Thursday as they report on time I think? Spotify, the largest streaming platform, usually is unable to report Thursday's streams in time forr the Friday chart.

I very recently came across Let's Eat Grandma and have to say I'm addicted to this album. So many great tracks. "Whitewater", "Hot Pink", "It's Not Just Me" and perhaps my favourite track "Donnie Darko". I never thought I would love an 11 minute song so much!! I realise this is reviving a rather old thread but think this album deserves it!

Interesting to see "Bluest Flame" reaching a new peak on spotify! I've been seeing it used on social media recently and it's quite catchy - happy to see Selena may actually get a decent hit out of it! I think it might sneak into the top 40 in tomorrow's chart - it was #46 on the Monday update and has been gaining on spotify throughout the week.

Well that didn't last. 104% tariffs on some Chinese goods from tonight with market going lower. Certainly will be interesting to see what happens tomorrow.

Great to see Miley re-enter quite high - makes me think she was just outside the top 200 the last couple days. She reaches a new peak of #36 on Apple. Glad to see Janet top 200 in the UK! I wonder if she'll be able to chart in the top 100 again (she's up to a new peak of #151 on US now too!). She should get an automatic reset I believe if she improves/climbs more as the week goes on. She's now appearing on Amazon at #148! She's been added to a couple playlists on Amazon including Viral Hits.

"Azizam" up to a new peak of #5 on Amazon. Miley up to a new peak of #35.

"Juno" re-entering now "Please Please Please" & "Bed Chem" on ACR. Might reach a new peak at some point? Ed down to #3 and Miley down to #21. Not too bad. Both should be safe for top 5/top 40 debuts especially as they continue to climb Apple & Amazon.

Team Onya Nurve!

It's been going viral the last couple weeks, would love to see it chart in the UK! Janet's streams are honestly quite shocking for her discography - her songs should be much higher! Hoping "Someone to Call My Lover" going viral will increase streams/interest in the rest of her catalogue! Shame to see Miley not back in the top 200. Hoping Monday's update she will be when newer songs tend to rise. On the plus side she's up to a new peak of #38 on Apple and #56 on Amazon! Ed is also up to a new peak of #11 on Amazon and #2 on Apple!

Glad to see we'll have a mini-clear out but shame Teddy is back on SCR as much as I do like "Bad Dreams"! Looks like we're going to have to wait a good few more weeks until we have another substantial clear-out. Hopefully Benson will got to ACR at least in a couple weeks.

Fingers crossed Miley will appear in the top 20. Will give me a little confidence she'll debut top 40 at least.