Ocean Alley’s ‘Love Balloon’ Soars to Top 3 on ARIA Chart

## Australians Embrace Ocean Alley’s *Love Balloon*

It’s official: *Love Balloon* by Ocean Alley has captured the hearts of Australians, debuting at No. 3 on the latest ARIA Chart. This marks a significant milestone for the band, which has consistently resonated with fans over the years.

## About the Album

Recorded in three stages over approximately three months, *Love Balloon* is Ocean Alley’s fifth studio album and their first collaboration with renowned rock producer Nick DiDia. The Sydney indie-rock outfit has seen great success, with this album being their third consecutive collection to reach No. 3, following *Lonely Diamond* (2020) and *Low Altitude Living* (2022). Their second album, *Chiaroscuro*, released in 2018, reached No. 11 and included the hit “Confidence,” which topped the triple j Hottest 100.

### Upcoming Performances

Ocean Alley is set to take their *Love Balloon* experience to the UK, with an exciting performance planned at London’s Alexandra Palace this Saturday, where over 8,000 fans are expected. Additionally, they are featured on Spotify advertising banners at the famous FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium.

## Streaming Success

The album has received impressive streaming numbers, with reports indicating over 4 million streams on Spotify alone, along with 150,000 adds to playlists and 575,000 saves. This highlights the album’s popularity and the band’s growing influence in the music scene.

## Noteworthy Releases on the Chart

In the latest chart update, Cardi B’s second studio album, *Am I The Drama?*, debuted at No. 8. This album features collaborations with artists such as Selena Gomez and Kehlani, serving as a follow-up to her successful *Invasion Of Privacy* from 2018, which peaked at No. 5.

Nine Inch Nails also makes a notable appearance, with the soundtrack for *TRON: Ares* debuting at No. 10. This marks the American rock band’s sixth top-tier effort in Australia.

### New Entries

Lola Young just falls short of a top 10 position with *I’m Only Fucking Myself*, landing at No. 12. This marks the British singer’s first entry on the ARIA Albums Chart. Brisbane band Platonic Sex has made waves with their debut album, *Face To The Flywire*, reaching No. 31.

## Chart Highlights

At the top of the ARIA leaderboard, the soundtrack for *KPop Demon Hunters* continues its reign at No. 1 for a remarkable ninth week. This duration ties it with the 1997 soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s *Romeo & Juliet*.

Only four soundtracks have spent more weeks at the top of the ARIA Charts since their inception in 1983. These include the Australian cast recording of *Jesus Christ Superstar* and *Titanic*.

Over on the ARIA Singles Chart, the lead track “Golden” from *KPop Demon Hunters* maintains its position for a ninth consecutive week, showcasing an impressive track record and dominating the current music landscape.

As fans celebrate these achievements, it raises an interesting question: What will be the next big hit in the Australian music scene?