While Savoretti narrowly missed out on the top spot, he found immense success elsewhere, topping the Official Record Store Chart. His strong performance indicates a significant connection with independent retailers, as his latest LP shifted more copies in UK indie shops than any other record this week.
The Number 1 position was reclaimed by Olivia Dean, whose BRIT Award-winning masterpiece The Art of Loving continues its historic run. The album has now logged an eighth non-consecutive week at the summit—a feat that solidifies Dean’s status as one of the most consistent forces in modern British music.
Holly Humberstone is also celebrating a personal best this week. Her latest album, Cruel World, debuted at Number 4, surpassing the Number 5 peak of her 2023 release, Paint My Bedroom Black. Humberstone further asserted her dominance in physical media, as Cruel World took the Number 1 spot on the Official Vinyl Albums Chart, proving to be the most popular choice for collectors over the past seven days.
The chart saw a diverse range of entries and resurgences:
Ella Langley: The Alabama country sensation earned her first UK Albums Chart appearance with Dandelion at Number 7.
Enter Shikari: The rock collective secured their ninth Top 20 entry with the surprise drop Lose Your Self (16).
Justin Bieber: Following his headline Coachella set, the 2015 classic Purpose returned to the Top 40 for the first time in nine years (26).
Laufey: The Icelandic auteur’s A Matter of Time rebounded to Number 22 following a deluxe edition release.
With Alfie Boe securing his 14th Top 40 accolade, the week highlights a vibrant mix of veteran talent and rising superstars across the UK musical landscape.
