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“The Contract” is no longer just a promise — it’s a statement.

This week, Twenty One Pilots earn their 12th No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, as “The Contract” climbs to the summit just four weeks after its debut. It’s a fast, emphatic ascent — the kind that reminds us why this band has never really left the hearts of alt listeners, even after a quieter stretch. Set against an increasingly synthetic alt landscape, “The Contract” hits with something rare: human […]

todayAugust 2, 2025 3

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Djo Scores First Alternative No. 1 With “Basic Being Basic”

Djo — the musical alias of actor/musician Joe Keery — just landed his first-ever No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart with “Basic Being Basic.” The track becomes the eighth first-time leader on the chart this year, a milestone not seen since 2012. And there’s still room for more: Turnstile and Wet Leg are still rising, which means 2025 could set a new record for breakout chart-toppers. “Basic Being […]

todayJuly 22, 2025 6

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Twenty One Pilots Hit Top 10 with “The Contract”

Twenty One Pilots have done it again—only days on the chart, and their new single “The Contract” has already climbed into the Top 10 of Billboard’s Alternative Airplay at No. 8. That marks their 19th career top‑10 hit on the chart—a remarkable milestone for a band that’s consistently reshaped alternative radio. The track bolts onto the charts just weeks after its release as the lead single for their upcoming album Breach, […]

todayJuly 4, 2025 2

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