Last updated on May 31, 2026, updated every month.
From Britpop to Neo Soul, the charts are shaking off routine: Babybird crashes straight in at No. 1, Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill light up a brand-new Neo Soul summit, while The Chemical Brothers, Wolfmother, Sham Rock, and The Flaming Lips punch in with fresh entries that jostle long‑time favorites. Across Trip Hop, Girl Groups, and Boy Bands Retro, surprise arrivals from Thievery Corporation, Bananarama, 3T, and Backstreet Boys flip familiar rankings on their head and hint at deeper shifts waiting just below the surface.
Even in genres that look calm at first glance, the ground is moving—David Guetta sneaks into Pop Dance, Electric Light Orchestra rewire Art Rock with “So Serious”, and The Smiths reappear in Post‑Punk to push XTC out of the frame. Click through to watch these new contenders collide with cult classics, and see which of your favorites are suddenly under threat.
ART ROCK
Bing Crosby and Kate Bush continue to lead the chart, with “Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy” holding onto the top spot for another month.
David Bowie makes the biggest move in the upper tier as “Hallo Spaceboy” climbs two places to No. 4.
Electric Light Orchestra gains momentum with “Twilight” rising to No. 7, while Genesis advances into the Top 11.
The month’s only new entry is Electric Light Orchestra’s “So Serious”, which debuts at No. 19.
Released in 1986, “So Serious” reflected ELO’s increasing use of electronic textures during the Jeff Lynne era.
Radiohead’s “Jigsaw Falling Into Place” leaves the ranking following the new arrival.
The music video is directed by Peter Christopherson.
Writer(s) : Jeffrey Lynne Publisher(s) : Emi April Music Inc
Genres : Rock, Folk/Acoustic,album rock, art rock, beatlesque, classic rock, glam rock, mellow gold, rock, soft rock, symphonic rock
2010s TRAP
Lil Wayne’s “She Will” remains at No. 1, while Kanye West’s “Runaway” continues to hold the runner-up position.
DJ Snake’s “Let Me Love You” climbs into the Top 3, overtaking Lil Wayne’s “Mona Lisa”.
A$AP Rocky’s “Everyday” gains one place to No. 7, while Justin Bieber’s “Baby” records the strongest upward movement in the lower half of the chart.
Tory Lanez places two songs inside the Top 20, with “Luv” moving ahead of “Heart Attack”.
No new entries or departures are recorded, with movement driven entirely by position changes among existing titles.
NU METAL
Candlebox’s “Far Behind” continues its run at No. 1 ahead of Ministry and Anthrax.
Anthrax strengthens its presence as “Black Lodge” surges three places to No. 4, giving the band two songs in the Top 4.
P.O.D.’s “Alive” climbs to No. 7, while Faith No More’s “Digging The Grave” advances into the Top 8.
Linkin Park slips down the ranking with both “Points Of Authority” and “Somewhere I Belong” losing ground.
No new entries appear this month, leaving the entire Top 20 unchanged in composition.
POST-PUNK
Talking Heads remain at No. 1 with “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)”, although The Smiths move up to No. 2 with “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out”.
The Go-Betweens slip one place to No. 3, while New Order’s “Blue Monday ’88” breaks into the Top 10.
Siouxsie and the Banshees gain three positions with “Dazzle”, continuing their steady rise through the chart.
The month’s only new entry is The Smiths’ “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now”, arriving at No. 16.
Originally released in 1984, the single became one of the band’s defining early hits and marked the beginning of their collaboration with producer Stephen Street.
XTC’s “Senses Working Overtime” exits the chart following the arrival of the new Smiths entry.
: Steven Patrick Morrissey, Johnny Marr Publisher(s) : Marr Songs Ltd (Gb), Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V
Genres : post_punk
Girl Groups
GIRL GROUPS
Jade’s “I Wanna Love You” and SWV’s “Can We” continue to lead the chart, while The Veronicas climb to No. 4 with “4Ever”.
Brownstone’s “If You Love Me” moves into the Top 10, overtaking All Saints’ “Never Ever”.
Cherish and The Pointer Sisters both gain ground in the lower half of the ranking.
The month’s only new entry is Bananarama’s “Love Truth and Honesty”, which debuts at No. 19.
The 1988 Stock Aitken Waterman-produced single replaces Sugababes’ “Shape” in the chart.
Pop Dance
POP DANCE
Loud Luxury’s “Body” remains at No. 1 ahead of Lost Frequencies and Avicii, with the Top 5 holding completely steady.
DJ Snake’s “Let Me Love You” rises to No. 6, while Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” breaks into the Top 10.
David Guetta strengthens his presence as “Memories” enters at No. 20, joining “Sexy Chick” in the chart.
Several Tiësto titles remain fixtures in the lower half, although “Adagio For Strings” and “Lethal Industry” both lose ground.
Deadmau5’s “Ghosts ‘N’ Stuff” exits the ranking following the arrival of the new David Guetta entry.
Neo Soul
NEO SOUL
The chart experiences a major shake-up as Bob Marley’s “Turn Your Lights Down Low” debuts directly at No. 1.
Aaliyah remains a dominant force with “If Your Girl Only Knew” and “Hot Like Fire” both retaining Top 10 positions.
Mary J. Blige places two songs inside the Top 20 as “Love Is All We Need” enters at No. 17.
The newly arrived chart-topper is the celebrated Lauryn Hill and Bob Marley collaboration released on Chant Down Babylon in 1999.
Mary J. Blige’s “Love Is All We Need”, featuring Nas, adds a second new entry to the ranking this month.
Art Rock
ART ROCK
Bing Crosby and Kate Bush continue to lead the chart, with “Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy” holding onto the top spot for another month.
David Bowie makes the biggest move in the upper tier as “Hallo Spaceboy” climbs two places to No. 4.
Electric Light Orchestra gains momentum with “Twilight” rising to No. 7, while Genesis advances into the Top 11.
The month’s only new entry is Electric Light Orchestra’s “So Serious”, which debuts at No. 19.
Released in 1986, “So Serious” reflected ELO’s increasing use of electronic textures during the Jeff Lynne era.
Radiohead’s “Jigsaw Falling Into Place” leaves the ranking following the new arrival.
2010s Trap
2010s TRAP
Lil Wayne’s “She Will” remains at No. 1, while Kanye West’s “Runaway” continues to hold the runner-up position.
DJ Snake’s “Let Me Love You” climbs into the Top 3, overtaking Lil Wayne’s “Mona Lisa”.
A$AP Rocky’s “Everyday” gains one place to No. 7, while Justin Bieber’s “Baby” records the strongest upward movement in the lower half of the chart.
Tory Lanez places two songs inside the Top 20, with “Luv” moving ahead of “Heart Attack”.
No new entries or departures are recorded, with movement driven entirely by position changes among existing titles.
Nu Metal
NU METAL
Candlebox’s “Far Behind” continues its run at No. 1 ahead of Ministry and Anthrax.
Anthrax strengthens its presence as “Black Lodge” surges three places to No. 4, giving the band two songs in the Top 4.
P.O.D.’s “Alive” climbs to No. 7, while Faith No More’s “Digging The Grave” advances into the Top 8.
Linkin Park slips down the ranking with both “Points Of Authority” and “Somewhere I Belong” losing ground.
No new entries appear this month, leaving the entire Top 20 unchanged in composition.
Post-Punk
POST-PUNK
Talking Heads remain at No. 1 with “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)”, although The Smiths move up to No. 2 with “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out”.
The Go-Betweens slip one place to No. 3, while New Order’s “Blue Monday ’88” breaks into the Top 10.
Siouxsie and the Banshees gain three positions with “Dazzle”, continuing their steady rise through the chart.
The month’s only new entry is The Smiths’ “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now”, arriving at No. 16.
Originally released in 1984, the single became one of the band’s defining early hits and marked the beginning of their collaboration with producer Stephen Street.
XTC’s “Senses Working Overtime” exits the chart following the arrival of the new Smiths entry.