Kylie Minogue turns up the heat with a 10th UK No.1 album in her sights

Kylie Minogue doesn't stop, with her latest album, Volume II (via BMG), on track to become her landmark 10th UK No.1 album Official Albums Chartaccording to their latest midweek blast.

After just 48 hours on sale, the album has surpassed 28,800 chart units, placing it well ahead of its nearest competitor by more than 2:1. If she secures the top spot, it will mark another major milestone for the Australian pop star, whose previous albumIntensity (also via BMG), also topped the UK Chart in 2023.

It comes after the singer announced the North American leg of her tour in support of the new album, which is expected to kick off on March 29 with a concert at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and take the “Lights Camera Action” singer to Montreal. Chicago, New York, Washington, Boston, Atlanta, Orlando, Miami, Austin, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver and Denver before finishing with a show on May 2nd at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The explosive midweek also sees the legendary third album from British singer-songwriter Rag'n'Bone Man What do you believe in? (Columbia) aiming for a No. 2 debut, which would follow its success Human and Life By Misadventure (Colombia).

Another exciting new entry comes from Australian dance group Confidence Man, whose third record 3 a.m. (LA LA LA) (via HAOS/Polydor Records/I OH YOU Records) is eyeing a Top 5 debut. The band's infectious sound is already a festival favourite, and its rise to No.4 in the midweek charts suggests they could theirs Official Albums Chart debut in a big way.

National Albums Day has sparked a resurgence for some of Britain's biggest music legends. Oasis' 1994 classic Sure maybe (via Creation Records) makes a triumphant return, set to re-enter the Top 10. Suede's Dog Man Star (Nude Records), The Beatles' A rough night (Parlophone) and Take That's Everything Changes (RCA) everyone is having a midweek blast in the wake of the celebration.

In a nostalgic twist, Bronski's breakthrough album Beat The age of consent (via London Records) could return to the Top 10 for the first time in nearly 40 years, following its 40th anniversary reissue. Originally peaking at No.4 in 1984, this synth-pop classic is making waves once again.

Finally, Gracie Abrams Our secret (via Interscope) has soared back into the Top 10 following the release of its deluxe edition, climbing an impressive 26 spots to reach No. 10 on midweek news.

One Direction fans are also making their voices heard on the charts as they continue to mourn the death of Liam Payne. All five of the band's studio albums are set to re-enter the Top 40, a moving tribute to their lasting impact on pop music.

Listen to Kylie Minogue's Volume II below.