Tag Archives: UK Singles Chart

UK Chart Report: The American Invasion

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on May 16th, 2011

Wait just a cotton pickin’ minute here! Aren’t we supposed to be in this together? Aren’t the British and Americans the joint rulers of all things popular and musical?

UK Chart Report: LMFAO At No.1, And Snoop’s Bizarre Royal ‘Gift’

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on April 18th, 2011

This week’s chart is another sedate affair, I’m afraid. Some shuffling around at the top end of things, a bit of jostling here and there, the steady creep of a couple of notable slow-burners up to the high end of things, but ...

UK Chart Report: Get Adele Off The TV!

By Fraser McAlpine | Posted on March 28th, 2011

This week’s chart once again proves a simple truth. That if you allow Adele to appear on your television show singing “Someone Like You,” then that song will immediately rise to the top of the charts.

Did Coldplay Steal An Unknown Band’s Song?

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on June 16th, 2008

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Hot Chip, The Modern-Day Devo, Scores Their First Top 10 Hit

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on February 4th, 2008

Swedish DJ Basshunter promised to wear a Borat-esque green “mankini” if “Now You’re Gone” went No. 1 for four weeks on the UK singles chart.

Girls Aloud Talk Cheryl’s Arrest, Victoria Beckham’s Insecurity

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on November 12th, 2007

I’m sure journalists love chatting with Girls Aloud: they are certain to get some really great quotes. Their very in-depth interview with Observer Music Monthly doesn’t disappoint.