Bombay Bicycle Club 'So Long See You Tomorrow': The first No. 1 album for the indie outfit comes as something as a surprise and certainly a welcome one. If they ever deserved success with a release this is it, a great album that fuses live music and electronica.
Vance Joy 'Riptide': This infectious single from Australia was greatly delayed after its initial release date in 2013. Just as well they did as its January release saw it land at No.10. The single combines great songwriting with multi-instrumentalism, with touches of Jack Johnson - but in the best possible way.
Gorgon City 'Ready For Your Love' feat. MNEK: There is a lot of bad dance music dominating the charts at the moment, but this track, which peaked at No.4, is a genuine slice of bass house goodness. Featuring rising star MNEK it utilizes a unique approach to production courtesy of Rack 'N Ruin and Foamo who complete the outfit.
Katy B 'Crying For No Reason': The return of Katy B has so far been pretty glorious, she's managed to update her sound just in time to avoid falling into obscurity. An epic pop single, and the album, Little Red, is on course to score the London star a No.1. The single peaked at No.5.
Bastille 'Of the Night': There's a lot to be said for the success of Bastille, whether you love them or hate them they are redefining what pop music can sound like. 'Of the Night' (peaked at No. 2)is a mix of 'Rhythm of the Night' and 'Rhythm is a Dancer'; taken from a two year old mixtape is indicative of the ingenuity behind their songwriting and the respect they have for the past.
London Grammar 'Strong': Chart wise London Grammar have very much been a slow burn, finally they have begun to climb the charts with their debut album reaching at No. 4 and single 'Strong' hitting No.16 in 2013.
Rudimental 'Home': The debut from this Hackney outfit has been bounding up and down the charts for the last year after various Award show nominations and critical acclaim. Highly recommended, it topped the charts and is still hanging in there, positioned last week at No.15.
Arctic Monkeys 'Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High': The go-to track for many off AM, it reached No.8 in the singles charts - the band's highest chart plaing in 7 years. AM is still swinging around the charts at No. 11.
Matrix & Futurebound 'Control': Drum n' Bass has been making rather large strides into the charts recently. This is the most recent example, a nice feel good jam from production duo Matrix and Futurebound. It peaked at No. 9.
Breach 'Everything You Never Had (We Had It All)' Feat. Andreya Triana: The follow up single to the summer it 'Jack' (which everyone is sick of) landed in the charts at No. 9 and is a great track. Particularly for serial collaborator Andreya who has worked with the likes of Bonobo and Flying Lotus.
Disclosure, Settle: Production powerhouse Disclosure are certainly getting some mileage out of their debut with a remix album and V.I.P. re-releases including a re-press of F For You featuring Mary J. Blige. It conquered the charts landing at No.1 and is currently still in the charts at No. 25.
Lorde 'Royals': It would be impossible to discuss chart success and quality without mentioning the enigmatic Lorde and her track 'Royals'. While her debut Pure Heroine is unfortunately rather bland, 'Royals' certainly deserves all the success it has enjoyed. It dominated the charts on both side of the ocean.
The 1975 - The 1975: In many ways bands like Bastille and the 1975 are the antithesis to the chart smash one hit wonders that usually dominate the charts, simply because they got their through hard work alone. They are indicative of a new kind of artist, able to make commercial success and musicality work together through graft. This went to No. 1 and rightfully so.