The Trending 40
Which UK artists and tracks are generating the most interest this week — curated and ranked by our independent algorithm. This is a discovery tool, not a sales chart.
Week 21, 2026 · Updated weekly
Sam Fender
Album release week — dominating streams and airplay across the UK.
RAYE
BRIT Award momentum continues to drive discovery of her back catalogue.
Fred again..
Surprise album drop and sold-out pop-up shows creating massive buzz.
The Last Dinner Party
Glastonbury announcement puts them back in the spotlight.
Oasis
Reunion tour preparation drives catalogue streaming surge.
Stormzy
New album announcement and single release.
Arctic Monkeys
Arena tour videos going viral on social media.
PinkPantheress
New genre-blending direction attracting critical acclaim.
Dave
Continues to be one of the most-streamed UK tracks weekly.
Headie One
New project teasers generating social buzz.
Blossoms
Summer single connecting with festival audiences.
How the Trending 40 Works
The UK Music Archive Trending 40 is our own editorial and algorithmic ranking. It combines public music data, listener engagement signals, and editorial curation to highlight which UK artists and releases are generating the most interest each week. This is an independent feature — it is not affiliated with or based on any chart company's data or methodology.
Listener Interest
Public engagement signals
Discovery Rate
New audience growth
Editorial Picks
Our curatorial selection
Cultural Buzz
Media & social activity