Olivia Dean and The Kid Laroi Dominate Australian Charts – January 19, 2026
Olivia Dean’s critically acclaimed album, The Art Of Loving (via Universal), continues its reign atop the Australian ARIA Charts, securing its seventh non-consecutive week at No. 1.Concurrently, Dean’s hit single “Man I Need” maintains its stronghold on the singles chart, marking its ninth consecutive week in the top spot. This extraordinary performance underscores Dean’s growing popularity in the Australian music market.
Dean’s Chart Success Mirrors Adele’s Popularity
According to ARIA, The Art Of Loving has achieved a milestone, becoming the longest-reigning album by a British female artist since Adele’s 30 also held the No.1 position for seven weeks between 2021 and 2022. This achievement highlights Dean’s ability to connect with Australian audiences and establish herself as a meaningful force in contemporary music.
The kid Laroi Debuts at No.2 with Before I Forget
The top new entry on the ARIA Albums Chart, published January 16, is Before I Forget by The Kid Laroi (Columbia/Sony), debuting at No. 2. This album follows the success of his 2023 release, The First Time, which peaked at No. 3 on the same chart. Laroi previously topped the ARIA charts in 2021 with his mixtape F*ck Love, becoming the youngest Australian solo artist to achieve this feat at 17 years,5 months,and 22 days old.
The release of Before I Forget follows a promotional performance by Laroi at a Spotify showcase in November, a key event during 2025 ARIAs Week. This appearance culminated in Laroi receiving his fourth ARIA Award, recognized for Song of the Year with “Girls.”
international Stars Make Waves on the ARIA Charts
Beyond Dean and Laroi, several international artists are making their mark on the Australian music scene.
* Zach Bryan: The U.S.country star’s sixth studio album, Heaven On Top (Warner), enters the ARIA chart at No.4. Bryan’s previous albums, Zach Bryan (2023) and The Great American Bar Scene (2024), reached No. 2 and No. 3 respectively, demonstrating his growing fanbase in Australia.
* Yungblud: British artist Yungblud’s Idols (Capitol/Universal) has surged from No.69 to No. 12, fueled by the success of his recent Australian tour, produced by Frontier Touring.
* Djo: Despite not being featured in the Stranger Things finale, Djo’s “end Of Begining” (AWAL) is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, climbing from No. 4 to No. 3 on the ARIA Singles Chart. Djo is the stage name of Joe Keery, known for his role as Steve Harrington in the Netflix series.
australian Talent Rising
The charts also showcase emerging Australian talent. Melbourne singer-songwriter Steph Strings makes her ARIA chart debut with her album Feel Alive (MGM),landing at No. 17.
Singles Chart Continues to favor Olivia Dean and Bruno Mars Makes a Strong Debut
Olivia Dean continues to dominate the ARIA singles Chart with “Man I Need,” extending her run at No. 1 – a feat not seen since Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” held the top spot for 12 weeks in early 2023.
Bruno Mars’s “I Just Might” (Atlantic/Warner) debuts at No. 11, marking his 22nd ARIA top 20 hit, including four previous chart-toppers: “Just The way You Are” (2010), “Grenade” (2010), “Uptown Funk” with Mark Ronson (2014-15), and “APT.” with Rosè (2024-25).
Further down the chart, Sienna Spiro’s “Die On This Hill” (Capitol/Universal) jumps from No. 68 to No.29, while Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” (Sony) climbs from No. 46 to No. 30. Homegrown talent Sonny Fodera’s “Think About Us” (Solotoko/ADA) with D.O.D and Poppy Baskcomb enters the top 50 at No. 48, and Tame Impala’s “Dracula” (Columbia/Sony) slips to No. 50.
