Brighton-based rock band Architects has secured its first No. 1 position on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their song "Everything Ends." This marks a significant milestone for the quartet, as it is their first time topping any songs-based ranking since their formation in 2004.
The track, which serves as the lead single from their 11th studio album, has climbed two spots to reach the top of the chart dated September 27. This achievement highlights the band's growing presence in the mainstream rock music scene.
Key Takeaways
- Architects' song "Everything Ends" reached No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay.
- This is the band's first No. 1 on any songs chart.
- The track is from their 11th studio album, The Sky, the Earth & All Between.
- Architects are the ninth act to achieve a first-time No. 1 on the chart in 2025.
Architects' Journey to the Top Spot
Architects, a band formed in Brighton, England, in 2004, has been steadily building its presence on rock charts. Their previous best performance on Mainstream Rock Airplay was with the song "Animals," which peaked at No. 5 in 2021. This earlier success laid the groundwork for their current achievement.
Before "Everything Ends," the band had three other entries on the chart. Among these, "Dead Butterflies" reached No. 18, also in 2021. These previous tracks demonstrated their consistent ability to connect with rock audiences and gain airplay.
"Reaching No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay is a testament to the band's dedication and evolving sound," said a music industry analyst. "Their consistent output has clearly resonated with listeners."
Chart Performance and Milestones
"Everything Ends" moved from No. 3 to No. 1 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. This climb reflects increased radio play and listener demand for the song. The chart ranks songs by the total number of plays on monitored mainstream rock radio stations across the United States.
Interesting Fact
Architects are the ninth act to reach No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay for the first time in 2025. They are also the fourth lead act to achieve this milestone, following Sleep Theory, Evanescence, and Deftones. This number of maiden No. 1s for lead acts is the most since 2022.
In 2022, Nita Strauss, Muse, Motionless in White, and Jelly Roll all earned their first No. 1 hits as lead acts. This indicates a dynamic period for new and established artists making their mark on the rock airwaves.
Impact on Other Rock Charts
Beyond Mainstream Rock Airplay, "Everything Ends" has also shown strong performance on other rock-focused charts. On the all-rock-format, audience-based Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, the song jumped from No. 21 to No. 16.
According to Luminate data, the track garnered 2.1 million audience impressions in the week ending September 18. This represents a significant 21% increase in audience reach compared to the previous week. This audience growth is a key indicator of the song's widespread appeal.
Background on Rock & Alternative Airplay
The Rock & Alternative Airplay chart measures audience impressions across various rock radio formats, including mainstream rock, active rock, and alternative stations. It provides a comprehensive view of a song's overall reach within the rock genre.
"Everything Ends" has now surpassed "Animals" as the group's highest-charting song on the Rock & Alternative Airplay list. "Animals" previously peaked at No. 24, demonstrating the band's continued upward trajectory.
Performance on Hot Hard Rock Songs
Earlier this year, in March, "Everything Ends" spent one week at No. 16 on the multimetric Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. This chart considers a combination of streaming, sales, and radio airplay data specifically for hard rock tracks. Its debut on this chart further solidified its presence within the hard rock community.
- Mainstream Rock Airplay: No. 1 (first for the band)
- Rock & Alternative Airplay: No. 16 (highest for the band)
- Hot Hard Rock Songs: No. 16 (debut week in March)
The Album: The Sky, the Earth & All Between
"Everything Ends" is the lead single from Architects' 11th studio album, titled The Sky, the Earth & All Between. The album itself debuted at No. 7 on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart in March. This strong album performance indicates a solid base of fan support for the band's latest release.
To date, the album has accumulated 74,000 equivalent album units. Equivalent album units combine traditional album sales with track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). This metric provides a holistic view of an album's commercial success.
The success of the lead single is expected to further boost interest in the album, potentially increasing its overall unit count. Architects continue to solidify their position as a leading force in contemporary rock music.
All Billboard charts dated September 27 are scheduled to be updated on Billboard.com on Tuesday, September 23. This update will officially reflect Architects' No. 1 position.
