Greater Manchester band The Lathums earn number one spot in UK album charts with new record

Greater Manchester band The Lathums are celebrating after it was confirmed their second studio album claimed the UK number one spot.  ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’ fought off stiff competition to hold onto top spot.

The album was released on March 3 and propelled the band, who were formed in Wigan, up the charts. Their success was confirmed this afternoon when the official UK charts for this week were revealed.

After less than 18 months since their first album, The Lathums have returned with their second studio album. This record saw the band work with director Jim Abiss, who has previously worked with Arctic Monkeys and Adele.

Following the news, the band tok to Twitter to thank their fans. They said: “18,000 Lathums strong and we can’t thank you all enough. With the outright dedication and power of the community that we have amassed, we have managed to clinch a consecutive No.1 album with our second body of work.

“This is a statement for all to hear, that the power we hold together through love and compassion can take us anywhere, and that you can never underestimate the power of the common people.”

The number one achievement is the band’s second with their 2021 debut album ‘How Beautiful Life Can Be’ also landing a top spot success. They were able to see off the challenge from various other artists- including Northampon’s Slowthai- to come out on top this week.

The Lathums received plenty of support ahead of the big announcement. Local Championship side Wigan Athletic got behind the hometown band through social media.

The band pushed their journey to number one by using the Twitter hashtag #TheLathumsToNumber1- a trend which the football club got behind. Along with the hashtag, the official Wigan Athletic page wrote “we’re all fully behind you.”

The Lathums are in the middle of a UK tour in support of the new album.  Their hometown show takes place on Saturday March 11 at Manchester’s Albert Hall.

‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’ tracklist

01. ‘Struggle’

02. ‘Say My Name’

03. ‘I Know’

04. ‘Lucky Bean’

05. ‘Facets’

06. ‘Rise And Fall’

07. ‘Sad Face Baby’

08. ‘Turmoil’

09. ‘Land And Sky’

10. ‘Crying Out’

11. ‘Undeserving’