The Unofficial British Artists Top 20

The Unofficial British Artists Top 20

Author: Richard A. Boxshall Language: English Episodes: 24
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.
Episodes
8. 20th March 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:08
In this episode, I reveal the latest Unofficial British Artists Top 20, review the album “Trying Times” by James Blake, lament the death of the Comic Relief charity single, talk about how the official top 100 is compiled…
7. 13th March 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:10
In the show, I reveal the new top 20, review the new Harry Styles album, and to tell you my British and International Artists singles of the week.Chart:(Position change, Highest position, Weeks on chart)1 Harry Styles (A…
6. 6th March 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
5. 27th February 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:20
The show includes the top 20 chart of British artists from this week, as well as an album review of My Ego Told Me To by Leigh—Anne.Song of the week: Ewan McVicar - Share The HouseInternational song of the week: Twenty O…
4. 20th February 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:05
In this show, I talk about this week’s top 20, as well as review the new album by Charli XCX, Wuthering Heights.Here is this week’s top 20: (Change, Highest Position, Weeks on Chart).1 Sam Fender & Olivia Dean (Rein Me I…
3. 13th February 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:30
In this episode, I discuss this week’s Top 20, explain why only two of the five new entries are really anything to celebrate, and look at the distressing figures about how much British music is in the official top 100
6th February 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:10
This week’s top 20 (yes top 20 not top 40, I shall eventually change the title of the podcast when I can be bothered to do some new artwork for it) as well as a look at forthcoming albums that I think will impact on the…
30th January 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:53
A chat about British Music in the form of a Top 20 countdown based on the Official Chart in the UK but only featuring British Artists…
Chart w/c 9th February 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:43
The latest unofficial British artists top 40, you can listen to the playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iNSpPTVYSsFdhUYVabUSk?si=d25669abb9944d45And you can listen to my personal podcast about writing here:h…
Chart w/c 2nd February 2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:20
The latest unofficial British artists top 40, you can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iNSpPTVYSsFdhUYVabUSk?si=d25669abb9944d45 And you can listen to my personal podcast about writing here…