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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian Music Chart Sees Particularly Good Performance from Two Songs

The latest Latvian music chart highlights strong performances by two local songs alongside popular international hits.

Mar 3 • 08:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Rosenheim Band on XXL Tour: "Kaffkiez" Creates a Sense of Community Against Being Forgotten

The band Kaffkiez, despite narrowly missing the top charts with their new album, is focused on creating a sense of community and political engagement in their music.

Mar 2 • 15:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I Might Not Even Give You Flowers': how DJ Japa NK, Mc Meno K, and DJ Davi DogDog made the most played summer hit in Brazil

The song 'Posso Até Não te Dar Flores' emerged as Brazil's top summer hit, dominating streaming charts since November 2025 due to its catchy blend of arrocha-funk and party vibes.

Mar 1 • 10:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Olivia Rodrigo tops Spotify's list of biggest pop songs of the streaming era

Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' leads Spotify's list of the top pop songs from the streaming era, with a significant lineup of popular tracks from various artists.

Feb 25 • 22:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

How do the songs from 'Supernova' rank in the Latvian music chart?

Latvia's music chart highlights the country's most popular songs, including a debut from Atvara and continued success for Don.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From the working-class neighborhoods of Porto Alegre to being Brazil's most listened artist: MC Meno K dominates the music charts

MC Meno K, a 19-year-old funk musician from Porto Alegre, has recently become the most listened artist in Brazil, topping Spotify's charts with three of his hits.

Feb 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

What is Golden by HUNTRIX and how does it sound now

'Golden' by the fictional K-Pop group Huntrix, featured in the animated film 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' has become a massive hit on streaming platforms and social media, reaching the top of music charts worldwide.

Feb 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Jeff Buckley Returns to the Charts After Thirty Years, Thanks to Live Recordings and a New Documentary

Jeff Buckley's song 'Lover, You Should've Come Over' has re-entered the U.S. charts after thirty years, spurred by a new documentary and live recordings.

Feb 20 • 08:21 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Have you also sung along? Bilingual duet tops global charts

A bilingual duet featuring K-pop star Rosé and American artist Bruno Mars has topped the global music charts for the first time with a song in a language other than English.

Feb 19 • 21:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Theater: The Most Beautiful Rivalry of Pop

A theater piece titled 'The Battle' explores the rivalry between two British bands in the 1990s over who would reach number one in the charts with their singles, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the era.

Feb 19 • 13:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Global Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift tops the global sales charts once again

Taylor Swift has achieved the top spot on the global sales charts for the fourth consecutive year, earning the title of 'Global Artist of the Year' in 2025.

Feb 19 • 03:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Bad Bunny also reaps laurels in the top chart of Latvia's most-played music

Bad Bunny continues to lead the streaming charts in Latvia, while local artist Dons tops the national radio chart.

Feb 17 • 07:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How Pedro Sampaio Made 'Jetski' the Hit of Carnival with Melody and 'Dolphin Sounds'

Pedro Sampaio's song 'Jetski', featuring Melody and Meno K, has rapidly become a top Carnival hit, reaching Spotify's top charts within days due to its catchy rhythm and provocative lyrics.

Feb 13 • 19:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bad Bunny gets first solo UK Top 10 hits thanks to Super Bowl boost

Bad Bunny achieves his first solo UK Top 10 hits following a performance during the Super Bowl halftime show, significantly boosting his album's success.

Feb 13 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From bricklayer's helper to Spotify leader: DJ Japa NK tops the charts and amps up funk for pre-carnival

DJ Japa NK has become a leading figure in Brazil's pre-carnival music scene, with five songs in the Spotify top fifteen, including his hit 'Posso Até Não te Dar Flores'.

Feb 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bad Bunny dominates rankings after Super Bowl and has 12 songs in the Brazilian top 200

After his performance at the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny has taken over the global Spotify charts, achieving significant milestones including breaking records and having multiple songs on top.

Feb 10 • 16:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Dona's song 'Tuvums' among the leaders of the Latvian music chart

Dona's song 'Tuvums' has reached the top ranks in the latest Latvian music charts as reported by TVNET.

Feb 10 • 09:35 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Modris Skaistkalns Returns to the Latvian Music Charts

The pop group "GAISAA" releases a new Valentine's Day single conveying optimism about love and connection.

Feb 9 • 17:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

WEEKLY FACE ⟩ The most popular musician angered Trump

The article discusses how Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, contrary to popular belief that Taylor Swift is the world's most popular musician, has claimed that title based on last year's charts and Spotify rankings, which also infuriated Donald Trump.

Feb 6 • 22:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Bruce Springsteen's Song About ICE Killings Tops the Charts in America

Bruce Springsteen's protest song "Streets of Minneapolis" criticizing ICE has reached number one on the Billboard digital song sales chart in the United States.

Feb 6 • 12:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Bad Bunny is #1 on Apple China with 'I Should Have Taken More Photos'

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny tops the Apple charts in China with the Spanish song 'Debí tirar más fotos,' breaking through a market predominantly focused on Mandarin, K-pop, and Western music.

Feb 5 • 16:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Dominance of Pop Music in Latvia's Most Played Songs Chart

The latest Latvian listeners' chart reveals a dominance of pop music, featuring recent singles by Harry Styles and Chris Noah, with Don's song 'Tuvums' leading the rankings.

Feb 3 • 10:45 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Bad Bunny is top of the chart while Icelanders keep track of Laufey

Icelanders are closely following the music achievements of artist Laufey while Bad Bunny tops the charts.

Feb 1 • 18:58 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Grammy Awards 'have increasingly rewarded artists who don't just top charts, but shape culture'

The Grammy Awards are recognizing artists who influence culture, not just those who achieve commercial success.

Feb 1 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Partly AI-generated folk-pop hit barred from Sweden’s official charts

A popular song in Sweden, created by an AI named Jacub, has been excluded from the official charts due to its artificial origins.

Jan 16 • 17:09 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

This song was number 1 in Spain 40 years ago and very few know what it really was about

The article reflects on Elton John's hit 'Nikita', which topped Spain's charts 40 years ago, and discusses its lesser-known themes despite significant competition at the time.

Jan 14 • 17:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Croats listened to two songs on the radio more than 'If You Don't Know What Happened' last year

In 2025, the most played song on Croatian radio was 'Anđeo' by Hiljson Mandela and Miach, with 'Ti si bila moje sunce' and 'Ako ne znaš šta je bilo' following closely behind.

Jan 13 • 11:55 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Kiev seeks to ban Russian music from streaming platforms

Kiev is moving to ban Russian music on international streaming platforms within Ukraine to block access and prevent Russian performers from appearing in local charts, according to the Ukrainian Sanctions Policy Commissioner.

Jan 11 • 10:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

The Future of the Music Industry: When Artificial Intelligence Makes Music

The article discusses the challenges and excitement posed by artificial intelligence in the music industry, highlighting fully AI-generated music acts and questioning their impact on traditional music charts.

Jan 5 • 09:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Alfa wins, Lauro wins big

Alfa's song 'A me mi piace' tops the radio charts, reflecting a significant moment in pop music, while Achille Lauro is recognized as the most played artist on radio and TV.

Jan 5 • 07:19 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

R&B Class of 2025: Do Androids Dream Better with AI?

In 2025, Xania Monet's song 'How Was I Supposed to Know?' reached the top of the US R&B charts, marking a notable achievement in the genre's digital sales amid discussions about the evolving sound of R&B.

Jan 3 • 11:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

With the cover 'Mother, do you know', the singer received recognition like no other young singer before him

Martin Kosovec, a rising star, has achieved an unprecedented recognition by placing multiple songs in the TOP 10 national charts, including his latest tribute song.

Dec 31 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Waiting for Other Scores

The article discusses the decline of surprising music charts, contrasting past combinations of artists with today's dominance of TikTok in the music industry.

Dec 31 • 05:00 UTC

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