The UK Top 40 chart week is reaching a critical point. Fans are eagerly watching to see if HUNTR/X will remain at the top or if a new contender will claim the number one spot. This midweek snapshot offers a strong indication of who could dominate the UK Top 40 this week.
We examined real-time streaming and radio data from Spotify, Apple Music, and major UK airplay to identify early trends. Olivia Dean has made a notable impact following her GRAMMY nomination. Her song “Man I Need” remains at the top of Spotify’s midweek chart. Furthermore, she has two additional tracks in the top ten, including “So Easy (To Fall In Love)” and “Nice To Each Other.”
Taylor Swift also climbed the midweek Spotify charts. Her tracks “The Fate of Ophelia” and “Opalite” are performing strongly. Meanwhile, HUNTR/X holds steady with “Golden,” while Alex Warren and sombr continue to climb. RAYE’s “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” remains a key contender as well.
On Apple Music, Taylor Swift continues to lead the pack. Olivia Dean, HUNTR/X, and RAYE also maintain top positions. Dave featuring Tems and HAVEN. have seen modest rises. Notably, Olivia Dean’s “Nice To Each Other” slipped to tenth place, making room for I Run to enter the top ten. These shifts suggest competition is heating up as the week progresses.
Radio play data shows fewer changes, with Taylor Swift, RAYE, and Ed Sheeran holding the top three spots. However, Ed Sheeran’s “Sapphire” dropped two positions. Alex Warren and Myles Smith gained momentum, and Sabrina Carpenter enters the airplay top ten with “Tears.” HUNTR/X’s “Golden (Acapella)” and Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” continue to receive strong rotation.
The official UK Top 40 will be revealed on Friday afternoon during BBC Radio 1’s Official Chart Show. Listeners can expect the full Top 100 to appear online shortly after the broadcast. As the week concludes, anticipation grows for which artists will dominate streaming, airplay, and ultimately claim the coveted positions on the UK Top 40.
With the Christmas chart race approaching, predictions remain speculative. However, early indicators suggest Olivia Dean, Taylor Swift, and HUNTR/X are strong contenders for this week’s chart dominance.
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