The Global Countdown

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the third instalment in our World Cup special. It’s a battle for the number ones of Côte d’Ivoire, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with whistle in hand to oversee a battle of number ones between Brazil, Morocco, Turkey and the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here to kick off our World Cup 2026 special as the number ones from Mexico, South Korea, Czechia, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, go head to head.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at what's topping the music charts in Namibia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the energetic Bulgarian pop charts this week, including the Eurovision Song Contest winning Dara with ‘Bangaranga’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the five songs you need to know from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to some of the favourites to win in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco bends an ear to Dutch Caribbean music. From Curaçao’s World Cup song to Shermanology’s celebration of Dutch Caribbean heritage and old-school house music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the top songs in Hungary this week. At times of big political change in the country, musicians also make their voices heard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in the UAE this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco lends an ear to the Colombian music charts for the appeal of collaborative project W Sound and a breakout hit by Aria Vega. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the charts in Nepal, where the country’s new prime minister is number one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Mexico to Brazil, Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the world’s rising music markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the chart-toppers in the world’s five largest music markets, from catchy country tunes and German hip-hop to a goodbye song by a Japanese boy band.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Midnight Express’, Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to some of the most iconic winners in the Oscars’ Best Original Score category. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top tracks in South Korea this week, from another Ive megahit to the smooth tones of Lim Young-woong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the pop divas you should know: electropop queen Aitana, the exciting sounds of Theodora, dance-floor-ready tracks by Amaarae, sunny Marina Sena and Aussie techno-pop princess Sam Quealy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in Greece, including new music by Eleni Foureira and Greek icons Anna Vissi and Konstantinos Argiros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs at this year's Carnival in Brazil, from a disco-diva classic to a song about looking sexy on a jet ski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates the music of Puerto Rico after Bad Bunny’s historic Album of the Year win at this year’s Grammys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in Sweden, including an old hit by Zara Larsson. Plus: how an AI-made number one was banned from the charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the music charts from the world’s top-five economies – right in time for Davos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the top songs in Côte d'Ivoire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best UK Christmas number ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks his favourite songs of 2025, plus a heartwarming throwback to the 1980s that fuses synthesised US sounds with Venezuelan vocals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks five songs that will light up your winter. These tracks will take you from a gentle evening by the fire to a pumping après-ski dancefloor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Cambodian hit parade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco highlights the new tracks added to our playlist – from a classic by Japanese music legend Haruomi Hosono to techno-pop princess Sam Quealy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Belém hosts Cop30, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the city’s unique music scene. From Joelma to Gaby Amarantos, it's a celebration of Amazonian pop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Spanish charts, with Rosalía’s new single, ‘Berghain’, at the top.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews a few tracks from the Monocle Radio autumn playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top five albums with the largest first-week sales in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the most popular songs in India right now. From devotional tracks to rollercoaster romances, India’s hit parade has it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Egyptian charts, from pop king Amr Diab to the genre-bending Tul8te. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top five songs in Portugal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks five artists nominated for the Latin Grammy Awards that you should know, from Argentinean duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso to Venezuelan band Rawayana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top five singles in the Japanese charts, from Snow Man’s ‘Charismax’ to new girl group Hana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the best of Catalan pop, from icons such as Joan Manuel Serrat to pop diva Rosalía.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top five songs in Senegal, including a mixture of romantic ballads and plenty of Mbalax, the country’s traditional dance music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to Brazil’s best-selling telenovela soundtracks and considers their cultural importance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores how Madonna’s 1998 album, ‘Ray of Light’, influenced the sounds of 2025 from Addison Rae to FKA Twigs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs worldwide, from KPop Demon Hunters to a ballad that is the song of the summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.