I honestly can’t remember the last time we saw Aussie acts on top of the albums and singles charts. But this week we’ve been supporting our own, keeping 5 Seconds of Summer at number one on the singles charts with “Youngblood” and propelling Sheppard to number one on debut with their sophomore album Watching the Sky. This is 5SOS’s fourth consecutive week at number one with their new album’s title track. That album dropped on Friday. Expect it to make a big impact on the charts next week. Meanwhile, Watching the Sky is Sheppard’s first number one album, and the fifth Aussie album release to top the charts this year.
Amy Shark is holding steady on the singles charts, staying at the number six spot with “I Said Hi.” This track has been getting a truckload of airplay at the moment, so I wouldn’t be surprised if it climbs a little higher next week.
The Presets are the only other Aussie act on the charts. Their latest album Hi Viz is at number nine this week, after debuting in the fifth position last week.
Top 10 Albums
1. Watching the Sky – Sheppard
2. Beerbongs & Bentleys – Post Malone
3. The Greatest Showman – Soundtrack
4. Kids See Ghosts – Kids See Ghosts
5. ÷ – Ed Sheeran
6. ye – Kanye West
7. Shawn Mendes – Shawn Mendes
8. No Shame – Lily Allen
9. Hi Viz – The Presets
10. X – Ed Sheeran
Top 10 Singles
1. “Youngblood” – 5 Seconds of Summer
2. “Better Now” – Post Malone
3. “Girls Like You” – Maroon 5 feat. Cardi B
4. “Back to You” – Selena Gomez
5. “One Kiss” – Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
6. “I Said Hi” – Amy Shark
7. “No Tears Left to Dry” – Ariana Grande
8. “2002” – Anne-Marie
9. “Love Lies” – Khalid & Normani
10. “All Mine” – Kanye West
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