John Butler and G Flip Shine in ARIA Chart’s Top 10 Rankings

John Butler’s Strong Debut on ARIA’s Albums Chart

John Butler starts with a remarkable entry at No. 3 on ARIA’s revamped albums chart with his new album, PRISM. This release is the third installment in a four-part solo project that has taken six years to complete.

Butler describes PRISM as an unexpected journey that has shaped his artistic path. As the founder of the John Butler Trio, he has previously released nine top 50 albums, with notable successes including Sunrise Over Sea (2004) and Home (2018).

G Flip and Justin Bieber’s Latest Releases

Just behind Butler, G Flip makes waves with their album Dream Ride, debuting at No. 4. This marks the third studio album for the versatile musician, building on the success of their 2023 chart-topping release, Drummer. Dream Ride also takes the lead on the ARIA Vinyl Chart, surpassing Butler’s PRISM which secures the second position.

In an unexpected turn, Justin Bieber’s surprise release, Swag II, propels the original Swag album from 20 to 6 on the current chart. Since its debut in July, the album has climbed to a peak position of No. 2.

David Byrne and Big Thief Shine in the Top 20

David Byrne, the iconic frontman of Talking Heads, achieves a personal best as a solo artist with Who Is The Sky?, which lands at No. 18. This surpasses his previous best of No. 47 for the collaboration with Brian Eno on My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts from 1981. During his time with Talking Heads, he celebrated multiple top 20 entries, including hits like Little Creatures (1985) and True Stories (1986).

American indie rock group Big Thief also makes an impact, as their album Double Infinity spots a place at No. 19.

The Continued Dominance of KPop Demon Hunters

At the top of the chart, KPop Demon Hunters continues its reign, bouncing back to No. 1 for the eighth time in a non-consecutive run. This change comes as Sabrina Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend slips from the top position to No. 2.

Following their decision to withdraw from Spotify, King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard sees a resurgence with two albums entering the top 50. Phantom Island from June arrives at No. 39, alongside Flight b741, which reenters the chart at No. 48.

Closing Thoughts on the ARIA Chart

KPop Demon Hunters also dominates the singles chart, with the soundtrack maintaining the top position for the seventh consecutive week, while seven tracks from the album make their way into the top 20. On the other hand, no Australian singles manage to break into the ARIA Top 50, with Lady Gaga’s The Dead Dance being the only new entry at No. 49.

What do you think of these trends in the music charts?