6. 6th March 2026

6. 6th March 2026

Author: Richard A. Boxshall March 9, 2026 Duration: 21:50

This week,as well as the top 20 countdown, I review the new Gorillaz album, The Mountain, have a quick look at who was awarded a Brit last week, and nominate my International and British song of the week.


Song of the week: RAYE - Nightingale Lane

International song of the week: Bruno Mars - Risk it all


Chart:


1 Sam Fender & Olivia Dean (Rein Me In) (↔️, 1, 6 weeks)

2 Pink Pantheress (Stateside) (🔼1, 2, 6 weeks)

3 Olivia Dean (So Easy(To Fall In Love)) (🔽1, 2, 6 weeks)

4 Olivia Dean (Man I need) (↔️, 3, 6 weeks)

5 Harry Styles (Aperture) (🔼3, 1, 6 weeks)

6 RAYE (Where is my husband) (↔️, 2, 6 weeks)

7 Dave/Tems (Raindance) (↔️ 1, 6 weeks)

8 Olivia Dean (The Hardest Part) (🆕, 8, 1 week)

9 RAYE (Nightingale Lane) (🆕, 9, 1 week)

10 Charli XCX (Chains of love) (🔽5, 5, 3 weeks)

11 Sonny Fodera / D O D* / Baskcomb* (Think About Us) (↔️, 10, 6 weeks)

12 Charli XCX (Dying for you) (🔽2, 10, 3 weeks)

13 Sienna Spiro (Die On This Hill) (🔽1, 7, 6 weeks)

14 Evan McVicar (Share The House)(🔼5, 14, 2 weeks)

15 Fleetwood Mac (Landslide) (🔽2, 13, 6 weeks)

16 Miles Smith & Niall Horan (Drive Safe) (🔽2, 11, 4 weeks)

17 Skye Newman (Walk) (🆕, 17, 1 week)

18 Kate Bush (Wuthering Heights) (🔽1, 17, 2 weeks)

19 Calvin Harris & Kasabian (Release The Pressure) (🔄, 15, 2 weeks)

20 Haven ft Kaitlin Aragon (I Run) (↔️, 9, 5 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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