Debut in the Top 10

New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde has made a significant comeback this week, debuting at No. 9 on the ARIA Singles Chart with her latest single, “What What That.” This marks her first top 10 entry in Australia since 2017, highlighting the track’s strong reception among listeners.

Acknowledging Past Successes

Prior to this release, Lorde’s hit “Green Light” previously reached No. 4 on the charts. “What What That,” which is co-produced by Dannigro, who has collaborated with artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Kylie Minogue, serves as the lead single for her upcoming fourth studio album.

This track now stands as the third top 10 hit of Lorde’s career. She first gained international fame with “Royals” in 2013, which peaked at No. 2, while her previous single, “Mood Ring,” reached No. 29 in 2021.

Other Chart Highlights

In related news, the ARIA album chart saw Swedish rock band Ghost secure their first No. 1 position with their album Skeletá. The group, fronted by Tobias Forge, has steadily climbed the Australian charts over the last decade, previously achieving a peak position of No. 3 in 2022.

Additionally, in the album chart, Sabrina Carpenter‘s recent work “N’Sweet” rebounded to No. 2, while Gracie Abrams secured No. 3 with “Our Secrets.” Notable mentions also include Billie Eilish‘s “Hik Me Hard and Soft” at No. 4 and Tate McRae closely following at No. 5.

Single Chart Trends

On the singles chart, Alex Warren‘s “Regular” has dominated for six consecutive weeks, maintaining the top position. Meanwhile, Chappell Roan’s viral hit “Pink Pony Club” remains strong at No. 2, with Gracie Abrams’ “That’s So True” following in third place.

Chart Movement

Significant movements on the charts include Pitbull‘s resurgence, witnessing a jump to No. 21 on the album chart after an impressive 240 weeks in the top 100, previously peaking at No. 27.