Week Ending July 23rd 2026
The whole nation goes football mad - finally. Just in time for England's demise. But even the power of Oasis cannot shift the No.1 single as it heads inexorably towards another all-time record.
James Masterton's Chart Watch UK
Welcome to James Masterton's Chart Watch UK – your essential weekly deep dive into the Official UK Charts!
As the longest-running British music column online, we bring you the ultimate guide to this week's Top 40, unraveling the stories behind the biggest new singles and chart-topping hits. Plus, explore our extensive archives, a treasure trove of nearly 1800 articles documenting three and a half decades of popular music history and expert analysis.
Week Ending July 16th 2026
It is a week where records tumble every way you turn. Rein Me In is No.1 for the 16th week, something no single has done for 35 years. But that's just one of a string of longevity yardsticks it has hurdled. And Madonnna has a No.1 album for the first time since 2012. Who knew Gran still had it in her?
Week Ending July 9th 2026
A week of pretty much nothing happening is perhaps surprisingly one full of plenty to talk about. What records is Rein Me In about to break? And which curious one does Ella Langley now technically hold? All answers are contained behind the lovely Ms Dean.
Week Ending July 2nd 2026
It's like Lex Luthor returning for Superman IV isn't it? "You thought you'd seen the last of me hadn't you? Well think again!" Rein Me In continues to make history at every turn - and now there are some other very important records within its sights.
