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Devilskin claims Top 40 #1 Album with RE-EVOLUTION
Kirikiriroa metal act Devilskin entered the Official Top 40 Albums Chart at #1 on Friday with RE-EVOLUTION. RE-EVOLUTION is the band’s third album to top the Charts.
Lorde claims Top 40 #1 Album with Virgin
Lorde’s new album Virgin entered the Top 40 Albums Chart at #1 on Friday, her fourth LP to do so. Six tracks from Virgin also feature in the Top 40 Singles Chart this week – a new record for a New Zealand artist.
SIX60 revealed as inaugural Aotearoa Charts Icon, live at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards
As part of the celebration of 50 years of the Official Top 40 Music Charts in New Zealand, the Aotearoa Charts Icon award has been established by Recorded Music NZ to recognise local artists that have had significant success in the Official Charts over an extended period.
Lorde Claims #1 on Top 40 with 'What Was That'
Lorde’s new track 'What Was That' entered the Top 40 Singles Chart at #1 on Friday, a special start to Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Music Month.
50 years of the Official Music Charts in Aotearoa – the Charts go Gold today
The Official Music Charts turn 50 today. Produced by Recorded Music NZ, the Charts reflect the most popular singles and albums in Aotearoa each week. They are the only charts endorsed by the music industry and are compiled according to globally recognised guidelines.
Marlon Williams' Te Whare Tīwekaweka Enters at #1 on Top 40 Albums Chart
Marlon Williams’ te reo release Te Whare Tīwekaweka is the first New Zealand album to reach number one on the Official Top 40 Albums Chart in 2025.