Phoebe Bridgers has reached a new career milestone by securing her first solo U.K. number one album. Her third studio release, Lost Weekend, topped the Official Albums Chart during its debut week. This achievement follows her earlier success in the industry, including a chart-topping performance as part of the indie supergroup boygenius with their debut project, The Record.
The success of Lost Weekend also brings a victory to her independent label, Dead Oceans. This marks the first time a project from the label has claimed the top spot on the U.K. charts. The label maintains a history of releasing influential indie music, but this current milestone highlights the growing reach of Bridgers as a solo artist.
While celebrating the release, Bridgers has faced health challenges. She confirmed the cancellation of her remaining U.K. acoustic tour dates after suffering from appendicitis. The tour was intended to support the album launch, but she remains focused on recovery following the medical emergency that occurred around her birthday.
The album chart landscape also saw other notable performances this week. The group KATSEYE achieved a career-best position with their third EP, Wild, which finished at number two. Meanwhile, The Script reached number three, and Jungle landed at number four, rounding out a busy week for new music releases on the U.K. charts.