This week brings Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” featuring collaborations with Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff, The National’s Aaron Dessner, and guest appearances by Post Malone and Florence & The Machine on tracks like “Fortnight” and “Florida!!!”. With the UK leg of The Eras Tour approaching this summer, will this album mark Taylor’s 12th Number 1?
Bruce Springsteen also presents his eighth compilation, “Best Of Bruce Springsteen,” spanning his extensive career. Could it pose as Taylor’s toughest competition for the top spot, potentially becoming Springsteen’s 13th UK Number 1?
UB40 celebrates 45 years in music with their latest compilation, “UB45,” featuring new tracks alongside fresh recordings of classics like “Red Red Wine” and “Kingston Town.”
Pearl Jam returns with their 12th studio album, “Dark Matter,” aiming for their 10th UK Top 10 LP with tracks like “Dark Matter” and “Wreckage.”
Pink Floyd commemorates the 50th anniversary of their 1973 classic, “The Dark Side Of The Moon,” with a special collector’s edition vinyl reissue featuring UV artwork.
In the singles realm, Will Young collaborates with Danish production duo PhD on “Falling Deep,” the lead track from his upcoming ninth studio album, “Light It Up.”
Fontaines D.C. releases “Starburster,” the first single from their upcoming album “Romance,” while Cian Ducrot shares his latest track, “Here It Is.”
Jen & Liv, winners of The Voice UK 2023, make a return under the name HUNNI with their debut single “Heartbeat.”
Grace Davies returns with the empowering anthem “Illuminate,” serving as the official song of the Roma 2024 European Athletics Championships.
Lost Frequencies teams up with David Kushner for “In My Bones,” while Sia and Paris Hilton collaborate on “Fame Won’t Love You,” and Kelly Clarkson joins James Arthur on a new version of “From The Jump” from his album “Bitter Sweet Love.”
