10. 6th April 2026

10. 6th April 2026

Author: Richard A. Boxshall April 6, 2026 Duration: 19:21

As well as announcing my British and International singles of the week, I review the new album by Raye (This Music May Contain Hope) and reveal this weeks British Artists Top 20…


Chart:

1 Sam Fender & Olivia Dean (Rein Me In) (↔️, 1, 10 weeks)

2 Harry Styles (American Girls) (↔️, 1, 4 weeks)

3 Olivia Dean (Man I need) (🔼2, 3, 10 weeks)

4 Raye (Click Clack Symphony) (🔼4, 4, 2 weeks)

5 Harry Styles (Aperture) (🔼1, 1, 10 weeks)

6 RAYE (Where is my husband) (🔼5, 2, 10 weeks)

7 Sienna Spiro (The Visitor) (↔️, 7, 3 weeks)

8 Dave/Tems (Raindance) (🔼1, 1, 10 weeks)

9 Pink Pantheress (Stateside) (🔽6, 2, 10 weeks)

10 Olivia Dean (So Easy(To Fall In Love)) (🔽6, 2, 10 weeks)

11 Raye (I know you’re hurting) (🆕, 11, 1 week)

12 Harry Styles (Ready Steady Go) (🔽2, 4, 4 weeks)

13 Olivia Dean (Nice to each other) (🆕, 13, 1 week)

14 Central Cee (Wagwan) (🆕, 14, 1 week)

15 Sienna Spiro (Die On This Hill) (🔽1, 7, 10 weeks)

16 Fleetwood Mac (Landslide) (↔️, 13, 10 weeks)

17 Bebe Rexha & Faithless* (New Religion) (🔽2, 15, 4 weeks) (Insomnia)

18 Fleetwood Mac (Dreams) (🔄, 18, 2 weeks)

19 Evan McVicar (Share The House)(🔼1, 14, 6 weeks)

20 Charli XCX (Chains of love) (🔽1, 4, 7 weeks)


Each week, Richard A. Boxshall sits down to curate a very specific musical snapshot. The Unofficial British Artists Top 40 is exactly what it sounds like: a weekly countdown of the forty most notable tracks, but with a firm rule that every artist featured must hail from Britain. This isn't just a dry list of names and numbers, however. The podcast offers thoughtful commentary, delving into the stories behind the songs, the artists' trajectories, and what each track's position might say about the current musical landscape. You'll hear a blend of established icons and emerging talent from across the UK, spanning genres and decades, all filtered through this unique chart format. It's a celebration of British musical output in a familiar, engaging countdown style. For anyone with an interest in the breadth and vitality of music from these isles, this regular podcast provides a consistent and curated point of discovery and discussion, far removed from the official commercial charts. Tune in to see who makes the cut and why.
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The Unofficial British Artists Top 20
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