Olivia Dean's "Man I Need" makes ARIA chart history, topping the Australian singles chart for 18 straight weeks. Discover her record-breaking success.
- March 20, 2026
AceShowbiz - Olivia Dean's breakthrough single "Man I Need" has achieved an impressive milestone on the Australian music charts, claiming the No. 1 spot for an 18th consecutive week. This accomplishment marks the song as the second-longest running chart-topper since the introduction of the official ARIA Charts in 1983.
"Man I Need" surpassed the previous 17-week records held by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber's "Stay" as well as Alex Warren's "Ordinary," setting a new benchmark for endurance at the summit of the national singles chart. Despite this feat, the song remains behind the all-time record of 24 non-consecutive weeks held by Tones and I's "Dance Monkey" during 2019-20.
The success continues for Olivia Dean beyond her signature track. She currently holds a notable 1-2 position on the singles chart, with her collaboration "Rein Me In" featuring Sam Fender occupying the No. 2 spot. Additionally, her singles "So Easy (To Fall In Love)" and "Nice To Each Other" are climbing the ranks, moving from No. 6 to No. 5 and from No. 23 to No. 15 respectively.
Meanwhile, Australian artist Tame Impala has also made a significant breakthrough on the ARIA Singles Chart. After 21 weeks on the chart and a new remix featuring BLACKPINK's JENNIE, "Dracula" has entered the top 10 for the first time, rising from No. 15 to No. 8. This marks a career-best peak for Tame Impala, whose previous highest chart position was No. 17 with "The Less I Know The Better" in 2015. Notably, "Dracula" is currently the only Australian recording in the ARIA Top 50.
The top debut on the most recent ARIA Singles Chart, dated Friday, March 20, is Noah Kahan's "Porch Light," which enters at No. 29. This is also the only new entry on the chart this week.
On the ARIA Albums Chart, Harry Styles maintains his No. 1 position for a second consecutive week with "Harry Styles: Kiss All The Time." Olivia Dean's album "The Art of Loving" remains steady at No. 2, while Tate McRae's "So Close to What" climbs from No. 9 to No. 3.
Several new album releases have impacted the ARIA Albums Chart this week. These include Lamb of God's "Into Oblivion" debuting at No. 16, Beccy Cole's "Through The Haze" at No. 26, The Black Crowes' "A Pound of Feathers" at No. 34, and James Blake's "Trying Times" entering at No. 35.
Overall, the Australian music scene is witnessing strong performances from both emerging and established artists, with Olivia Dean notably reaching rare heights on the singles chart and contributing multiple tracks to the top positions.