Stand Atlantic has secured their first No. 1 album on the ARIA Charts with GODBREATH, released via Virgin Music Group, marking a major milestone for the Sydney rock act as it also claims the week’s top spot on vinyl.
The Bottom Line
- Stand Atlantic earns their first career ARIA No. 1 album with GODBREATH, following three previous top 30 entries on the national chart.
- The latest ARIA chart published on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, also features top 10 debuts from Dan Sultan and Boo Seeka.
- Internationally, BLACKPINK member Lisa lands at No. 34 with her first solo EP Press Play, while Tate McRae maintains the No. 1 position on the singles chart.
Climbing the ARIA Albums Chart With GODBREATH
Sydney rock band Stand Atlantic has officially reached the top of the Australian national albums tally. Distributed via Virgin Music Group, their latest release GODBREATH also finished the tracking week as the country’s best-selling vinyl record. This achievement follows a steady upward trajectory for the group on the ARIA Albums Chart, building on three previous top 30 appearances: Pink Elephant at No. 23 in 2020, F.E.A.R. at No. 10 in 2022, and Was Here at No. 3 in 2024.
Led by vocalist and guitarist Bonnie Fraser, the band shared a statement following the chart announcement: “Only gone n bloody done it.. GODBREATH is the No. 1 Album in Australia!! Thank u for supporting us and Australian music!! Happy GODBREATH week to u all this is cool af and only possible bc of all of u, thank u thank u thank u.”
Touring Plans and Domestic Chart Milestones
The chart-topping success arrives as Stand Atlantic balances an aggressive international and domestic touring schedule. The band recently completed a string of U.K. dates supporting Simple Plan and is currently playing local dates across Australia. Afterward, they will head to the United States to perform at Vans Warped Tour Orlando and a tour with Story of the Year and Silverstein.
GODBREATH stands as the fourth homegrown album to lead the ARIA chart in 2026, following successful chart runs by Karnivool, DMA’s, and Angus & Julia Stone. The album is one of three ARIA top 10 debutants on the chart published on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
New Entries From Dan Sultan, Boo Seeka, and Lisa
Alongside Stand Atlantic at the summit, other notable Australian acts made significant moves on the national tally. Five-time ARIA Award winner Dan Sultan debuted at No. 5 with Little Miracles, marking his five top 50 results including three top 10s. Previously, Sultan charted with 2014’s Blackbird at No. 4 and 2017’s Killer at No. 5.
Meanwhile, Ben “Boo” Gumbleton’s electropop project Boo Seeka landed at No. 10 with Cigarettes On Sundown. Gumbleton previously reached No. 8 with his 2017 debut album, Never Too Soon.
The broader chart also welcomed new releases, including Black Sabbath founder Tony Iommi with From The Dark at No. 16, Melbourne group Surprise Chef at No. 17 with Frog In A Pond, Nashville-based Australian country artist Melanie Dyer at No. 23 with Daisies From Dirt, Sydney indie rock group The Buoys at No. 31 with Concrete Cowboy, and Wagga Wagga, NSW metalcore band Windwaker at No. 38 with Smile, You’re On Camera.
| Artist | Release | Chart Position (Oct. 30, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Atlantic | GODBREATH | No. 1 |
| Dan Sultan | Little Miracles | No. 5 |
| Boo Seeka | Cigarettes On Sundown | No. 10 |
| Tony Iommi | From The Dark | No. 16 |
| BLACKPINK’s Lisa | Press Play (EP) | No. 34 |
K-pop Solo Milestones and Singles Success
K-pop impact continued on the Australian charts as BLACKPINK member Lisa entered at No. 34 with her first solo EP, Press Play. The Thai singer and rapper becomes the third member of the superstar K-pop group to crack the top 50 with a solo project. Rosé achieved the feat first with her self-titled set in 2024, which peaked at No. 2, while Jennie also went to No. 2 with 2025’s Ruby. BLACKPINK’s two studio albums, The Album (2021) and Born Pink (2022), also peaked at No. 2.
On the ARIA Singles Chart, Tate McRae’s “Housewife” logs a second straight week at No. 1. Welsh singer Jamie Miller improved 27-9 with “Babydoll,” following his achievement last week as the first Welsh singer to top the Official U.K. Singles Chart in 15 years.
