Troye Sivan Leads ARIA Chart with Best Start

Mason Carter 10/16/2026

The Australian music scene is currently buzzing, with local artists and international stars dominating the charts and setting new benchmarks. It’s a fascinating time to look at how albums and singles are shifting the landscape, proving that great music continues to find new audiences around the globe.

On the ARIA Albums Chart, the spotlight is firmly on the rising stars. Olivia Dean continues to command attention, with her album The Art Of Loving firmly holding the top position. This momentum is perfectly mirrored by Troye Sivan, whose fourth studio album, She’s The Best, has climbed to number two, demonstrating remarkable staying power. For Dean, the success is further amplified by her recent Australian arena tour, which propelled her sophomore LP back to number one on the ARIA Chart for the fifteenth non-consecutive cycle.

Meanwhile, the road continues to roll for some of the genre’s biggest names. Western Australian rock act Grub is making waves, with their album Grub enjoying a strong placement at number 36. Further amplifying the music movement, Tame Impala is actively touring Australia, with their album Deadbeat climbing the ARIA Albums Chart. Kevin Parker and Co. are set to bring their sound to Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena and Sydney’s Afterpay Arena, kicking off a sprawling 12-date national tour.

The singles chart is equally vibrant. Global hits continue to define the week, with Taylor Swift’s track Patient Zero improving to an impressive second consecutive week at the top, solidifying her reign at the peak. The Australian singles chart also features emerging talent, with Welsh singer Jamie Miller’s Babydoll making a strong showing at number 35.

Beyond the major releases, several talented acts are enjoying notable positions across the charts. Geese frontman Cameron Winter secured a fantastic top 10 entry with Live At Carnegie Hall, marking a career-best position for the British drum ‘n’ bass act. Other international voices, including U.S. singer-songwriter Remi Wolf with Mud at number 20, Sydney alt-pop artist Darcy Lane with Vampires & Liars at number 32, and Grub all demonstrate compelling performances across the charts, with several artists enjoying top 40 berths.