ARIA Charts Usher in Major overhaul, Reflecting Shift in Music consumption
Sydney, Australia – Australia’s official music charts underwent a significant transformation today, September 5, with the implementation of a revamped system designed too prioritize new music and Australian artists. The changes, spearheaded by ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association), resulted in a dramatically altered chart landscape, welcoming 17 new albums and 45 re-entries to the Top 100 while reducing carryover from the previous week to just 38 titles.
The overhaul addresses evolving music consumption habits and aims to provide a more dynamic reflection of current listening trends. The updated charts will offer increased visibility for emerging talent and a broader platform for Australian music, benefiting artists, the industry, and music fans alike. This shift comes as streaming continues to dominate music consumption, necessitating a chart system that accurately captures this evolving landscape.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, followed by the soundtrack to Kpop Demon Hunters and Stray Kids’ KARMA. Five australian albums secured a place in the Top 20, including The Wolfe Brothers’ Australian Made at No. 9 and Hayley Jensen’s Contry Soul at No. 14.
ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd explained earlier this year that the changes “will open up space in all the charts for new music and new Australian music.” She further elaborated, “What we think we’re doing is giving more facts to artists, to industry and people who are listening to new music and older music.”
On the ARIA Singles Chart, “Golden” from the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack maintained its No. 1 position for a sixth consecutive week, tying PSY’s “Gangnam Style” as the longest-running chart-topper by a Korean artist in ARIA history.
The new system also introduces dedicated “On Replay” charts, with Sabrina Carpenter’s Emails I Can’t Send (2022) claiming the top spot for Albums and the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” (1998) leading the Singles chart.
Full chart details are available at aria.com.au.
