FutureNever lands Daniel Johns first solo ARIA #1 album

In its third week on the ARIA Albums Chart, Daniel Johns’ FutureNever hits #1 for the first time. The ascent to the top spot by Johns’ second solo album comes following the release of limited-edition versions on cassette. John’s first solo #1 becomes his sixth career chart-topper after hitting #1 with the Silverchair albums Frogstomp (#1 Apr. ’95), Freak Show (#1 Feb. ’97), Neon Ballroom (#1 Mar. ’99), Diorama (#1 Apr. ‘02) and Young Modern (#1 Apr. ’07). FutureNever is the sixth Australian #1 album on the ARIA Charts in 2022.

Daniel Johns said: “I’m genuinely shocked and completely humbled to hear the news that FutureNever is #1 on the ARIA Charts particularly in the 3rd week of release. I’ve been working so hard on myself over the last 7 weeks that I’ve been a little disconnected from the activity around the album. I believe in this album so much and I cannot convey the level of gratitude I have for the people who are supporting the music in such profound ways. Thank you from the bottom of my heart- I love and miss you all.”

ARIA Chief Executive Officer, Annabelle Herd, said: “A huge congratulations to Daniel Johns on hitting #1 on this week’s ARIA Albums Chart. It’s a rare achievement for an album to crack the top spot beyond its first week. This speaks volumes about the passion of Daniel’s fanbase and his team.”

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Sydney electronic producer Alison Wonderland takes out her third ARIA Top Ten entry as she debuts at #9 with Loner. It’s Wonderland’s third studio album and comes four years on from Awake (#7 Apr. ’18), which earned her two ARIA Awards nominations.

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Releasing We, their first album in five years, Canadian band Arcade Fire debut at #11. The follow-up to Everything Now (#2 Aug. ’17) is the group’s sixth album and gives them a fifth ARIA Top 50 entry. A host of collaborators appear on the album including Peter Gabriel, Father John Misty and Portishead’s Geoff Barrow.

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Debuting at #41 with In The Eyes Of A Child, Australian tenor Mark Vincent claims his tenth Top 50 entry. Vincent’s first album since The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (#16 Dec. ’18). The album includes tracks made famous by the likes of Queen, Bryan Adams and Josh Groban. It’s Vincent’s first release since becoming a father for the first time.

American singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten makes her ARIA Top 50 debut at #48 with We've Been Going About This All Wrong. Van Etten’s sixth studio album comes three years on from 2019’s Remind Me Tomorrow and was released with no prior singles.