Frisk by Numbers: Your 2026 in Fun Stats
How many times can one song be played in six months? We dug into the Frisk numbers. And they're a lot of fun.
We love a good stat. So we dug into the Frisk airplay numbers for 2026 so far and pulled out the ones that made us smile. Here's your year on Frisk, by the numbers.
5,142. The most-played song
The Zutons' Valerie has spun more than 5,100 times since January. That's around two dozen plays a day, every day. Some Flashbacks simply never outstay their welcome.
1,493. The biggest new release
The freshest track to break into the big leagues is Bebe Rexha & Faithless – New Religion. Out in March, it's already near 1,500 plays. Your standout new record of the year.
1,800. The top current act
Among today's stars, Taylor Swift leads on around 1,800 plays. Comfortably the most-played contemporary solo artist on the station.
4. Flashbacks in the top four
Here's the headline: all four of your most-played songs this year. Valerie, Waterloo Sunset, West End Girls and Soul Man. Are Flashbacks. The classics aren't just hanging on; they're winning.
1. The Frisk formula
There's really one secret: play brilliant songs, old and new, and trust your ears. Six months in, the numbers say it's working.