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NME to launch their own chart
By CMU Editorial | Published on Tuesday 27 October 2009
The NME invented the British music charts, of course, so we should probably let them have their own modern music countdown if they want one. Yes, the NME are launching their own chart, based on the physical and digital sales of songs (including album tracks) that appear on the NME Radio playlist, or something like that. It will be compiled by the Official Charts Company kids, and aired on NME Radio from 2 Nov.
Confirming the new chart, NME Publishing Director Paul Cheal said these very words: “NME was responsible for publishing the first ever singles chart in the UK, all the way back in 1952. It’s appropriate then, as the singles market has enjoyed a massive resurgence thanks to digital downloads, that we are once again able to provide an official NME Chart. At a time when the main charts are dominated by pop acts, we hope the NME Chart will become a valuable tool not just for NME’s audience but also record labels”.
Meanwhile Charts Company overlord Martin Talbot told CMU: “We are delighted to be working with NME to create this brand new chart, which will provide a shop window for UK music fans’ favourite alternative music. It feels apt to be working together again with this famous music brand, that created the singles chart as we know it and love it, six decades ago”.
