The Global Countdown
Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a weekly spin through the hits and misses of music charts around the world. From tropical treats in Brazil to surprise hip-hop smashes in Mongolia and the latest Swedish pop sensations, he covers the sublime and ridiculous in global pop. Each episode offers a lively, globetrotting tour of current chart trends.
Episodes
Slovakia’s new global pop star
Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the Slovak charts and the success of Adéla, Slovakia’s new global pop star.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The wonders of Egyptian pop
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates the top Egyptian songs at the moment. Rest assured that there’s plenty of Tul8te and Amr Diab.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An end-of-summer playlist celebrating Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference Lisbon
In celebration of Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon, Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks a sunny collection of songs from the Lusophone world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s September playlist preview
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews Monocle Radio’s refreshed September playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Switzerland’s 2026 summer hits
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the summer 2026 hits in Switzerland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Italy’s summer hits of 2026
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the hits that are defining Italy’s summer of 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Five songs to enjoy this summer
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco continues his summer celebrations with five songs to enjoy this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The summer is magic: A collection of sunny songs
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates summer with five songs to add to your beach, lake or poolside playlist this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The summery Spanish charts
Fernando Augusto Pacheco heads to Spain to hear the summer’s top songs, including Quevedo’s ode to the island of La Graciosa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Global Countdown’s World Cup final: Which country’s music will come out on top?
Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the final instalment of our World Cup of music. But between South Korea, Turkey, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde, Argentina and Colombia, which nation will strike the right chord? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup special: Groups K and L
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the sixth instalment of ‘The Global Countdown’ World Cup special. It’s a battle for the number ones of Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia, England and Ghana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup special: Groups I and J
Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the fifth instalment of our World Cup special. It’s a battle of the number ones between France, Senegal, Norway and Argentina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup special: Groups G and H
Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the fourth instalment of The Global Countdown World Cup special. It's a battle for the number ones of Egypt, Cape Verde, Spain and Uruguay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup special: Groups E and F
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.
World Cup special: Groups C and D
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.
World Cup special: Groups A and B
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.
What's on Namibia’s music charts?
Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at what's topping the music charts in Namibia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A celebration of Bulgarian pop
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.
The Eurovision songs that you need to know
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.
Eurovision 2026 favourites
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.
The sounds of the Dutch Caribbean
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.
When the Hungarian music charts turn political
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.
The UAE charts are a global peek to international music
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top-five songs in the UAE this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The kings and queens of the Colombian charts
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.
Balen – the Nepali prime minister topping the charts
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.
Sampling the world’s rising music markets from Mexico to Brazil
From Mexico to Brazil, Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the world’s rising music markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A look at who is topping the charts in the world’s biggest music markets
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.
A chronological journey through Best Original Score winners at the Oscars
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.
What’s on the South Korean charts this week?
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.
The pop divas you should know
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.
The top-five songs in Greece
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.
Brazilian Carnival special: The songs to know in 2026
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.
A Puerto Rican music celebration
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.
How the Swedish charts blocked an AI-made number one, and the star power of Zara Larsson
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.
The music charts from the world’s top-five economies
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.
Sunny hits from Côte d'Ivoire
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.
The appeal of the British Christmas number one
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best UK Christmas number ones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s favourite songs
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.
Monocle ‘Alpino’ playlist
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.
The Cambodian hit parade
This week on The Global Countdown, Monocle Radio's Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Cambodian hit parade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Highlights from the Monocle Radio playlist
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.
The divas of Belém
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.
Rosalía’s return to the Spanish charts with ‘Berghain’
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.
Previewing Monocle Radio’s autumn playlist
Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews a few tracks from the Monocle Radio autumn playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The largest first-week album sales in the US
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.
India’s hit parade
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.
A celebration of Egyptian pop
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.
Portugal
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.
Latin Grammy Awards special: Five artists to know
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.
The new J-pop wave
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.
The best of Catalan pop
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.
The Senegalese charts are big on romance
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.
The art of the Brazilian telenovela soundtrack
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to Brazil’s best-selling telenovela soundtracks and considers their cultural importance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Madonna’s seminal ‘Ray of Light’ influenced the sound of 2025
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.
The Global Countdown looks at the top songs worldwide including KPop Demon Hunters
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.
‘The Global Countdown’ looks at music worldwide, including ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
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.
Nigeria: One of the world’s most exciting music markets
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the Nigerian music charts, featuring global megastars Burna Boy, Wizkid and Asake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mexico
Fernando Augusto Pacheco goes on a musical journey to Mexico, the country celebrated in our business special, ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hong Kong
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to Hong Kong’s music charts, including everything from the best of Cantopop to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Italy
Fernando Augusto Pacheco counts down the top-five songs in Italy this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Monocle Mediterraneo’ special
Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks the songs of the Mediterranean summer, from the beach bars of Bodrum to the sweaty clubs of Ibiza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summer Playlist 2025, part two
Fernando Augusto Pacheco gives you another taste of our Summer Playlist 2025, from Mexican indie jams to sunny Brazilian pop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle Radio’s Summer Playlist 2025
French funk to Argentinian pop, Fernando Augusto Pacheco provides a taster of Monocle Radio’s Summer Playlist 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top 5 ‘Te reo Māori’ singles
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco and David Stevens look at the top five songs in the Māori charts, including those from Marlon Williams and Stan Walker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summer listening: Brazilian tracks from the 1970s and 1980s
Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks Brazilian tracks from the 1970s and 1980s, ideal for summer listening. Plus: a song from Julia Mestre’s latest album after the artist featured in the summer edition of Konfekt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malaysia
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the tranquil Malaysian charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Argentina
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Argentine charts, including Maria Becerra, Emilia and more of the country’s biggest pop stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eurovision special: Five songs to hear this year
As Basel gears up for the big Eurovision final on Saturday, Fernando Augusto Pacheco guides you through the five songs that you need to hear this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Portugal
As Monocle prepares to host a special spring market in partnership with Visit Portugal, Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the top-five songs in Portugal right now, including the country’s most-celebrated rapper and some Angolan house music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canada
As Canada elects Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Great White North to hear the top songs by Canadian artists from Drake and The Weeknd to Tate McRae.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indonesia
Monocle’s editors are in Jakarta for our annual business-and-leadership summit, The Chiefs. This week, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in the Indonesian charts. Expect plenty of romance and a highly successful Phil Collins cover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chile
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores the Chilean pop charts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eurovision all-time victors
Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks his all-time Eurovision victors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Romania
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the Romanian pop charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rising music markets
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the rising music markets that were singled out in IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Top five music markets
Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the top five music markets, according to IFPI’s Global Music Report 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mexican music charts
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the increasingly influential Mexican music charts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spring playlist
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates spring with a few new tunes from the Monocle Radio playlist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carnival special
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates Carnival with the songs that Brazilians will be dancing to at this year’s festivities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Estonian beats
Fernando Augusto Pacheco dances the day away while listening to the Estonian music charts, including the country’s extravagant entry for this year’s Eurovision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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