Mumford & Sons and Hozier Have a Rare Moment: Back-to-Back Number One Hits on Multiple Billboard Charts.
Irish singer-songwriter Hozier is no stranger to chart-topping success. His latest collaboration with Mumford & Sons, titled "Rubber Band Man," reached number one on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart in America this week. The single, released at the same time as their new album Prizefighter, catapulted both artists back into the spotlight.
With "Rubber Band Man" now sitting atop the Billboard charts, Mumford & Sons have claimed an impressive sixth number one spot, while Hozier has added another feather to his cap with his eighth track reaching the top. The duo's collaboration has already seen them rack up half a dozen leaders on various Adult Alternative Airplay charts.
The album that "Rubber Band Man" is part of, Prizefighter, marks an unusual move for Mumford & Sons, who typically space out full-lengths by several years. Fans will have to wait until February 2026 for the release of the new record. This sudden release is a rare showing for one of rock music's most prominent bands.
While Mumford & Sons claim fewer number ones than Hozier on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart, they have secured more top ten hits overall. With "Rubber Band Man," Mumford & Sons scored their fifteenth top 10 success, while Hozier has an even dozen to his name.
As for how long will this collaboration hold? It seems it won't go down without a fight as "Rubber Band Man" climbed from number 16 to ten on the Alternative Airplay chart. With continuous spins on radio stations likely contributing to its continued growth, it remains to be seen whether this single will break new ground.
But Hozier's previous collaboration with Mumford & Sons isn't doing badly either. His self-titled album can still be found on four Billboard rosters and has spent hundreds of frames in the streaming charts globally and in the US.
Irish singer-songwriter Hozier is no stranger to chart-topping success. His latest collaboration with Mumford & Sons, titled "Rubber Band Man," reached number one on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart in America this week. The single, released at the same time as their new album Prizefighter, catapulted both artists back into the spotlight.
With "Rubber Band Man" now sitting atop the Billboard charts, Mumford & Sons have claimed an impressive sixth number one spot, while Hozier has added another feather to his cap with his eighth track reaching the top. The duo's collaboration has already seen them rack up half a dozen leaders on various Adult Alternative Airplay charts.
The album that "Rubber Band Man" is part of, Prizefighter, marks an unusual move for Mumford & Sons, who typically space out full-lengths by several years. Fans will have to wait until February 2026 for the release of the new record. This sudden release is a rare showing for one of rock music's most prominent bands.
While Mumford & Sons claim fewer number ones than Hozier on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart, they have secured more top ten hits overall. With "Rubber Band Man," Mumford & Sons scored their fifteenth top 10 success, while Hozier has an even dozen to his name.
As for how long will this collaboration hold? It seems it won't go down without a fight as "Rubber Band Man" climbed from number 16 to ten on the Alternative Airplay chart. With continuous spins on radio stations likely contributing to its continued growth, it remains to be seen whether this single will break new ground.
But Hozier's previous collaboration with Mumford & Sons isn't doing badly either. His self-titled album can still be found on four Billboard rosters and has spent hundreds of frames in the streaming charts globally and in the US.
I'm so stoked to see them teaming up again, it's been too long since we've heard some new music from them! their collab on "rubber band man" is straight fire 
, i can already imagine the live shows being EPIC with all that energy & talent on stage 
what I'm most excited about is the album, prizefighter - it's always a shame when bands space out their releases, but at least they're back now 
let's keep our fingers crossed that "rubber band man" stays number one for a while longer 
just when i thought mumford & sons were done with their album strategy, they drop prizefighter like its nobody's business 
two number one hits at once is just crazy, let alone an eighth track hitting the top 
"Rubber Band Man" is straight fire 
but seriously, Hozier's been grindin' hard with those solo tracks too 
their music together is like magic 
not to mention all these number one hits on different charts... I mean, what can you say? They're back and better than ever 
. Like, can we get a new story already? It's been like every other week for the past year, and it's getting old. And don't even get me started on how much more Mumford & Sons is getting attention than Hozier - it's just not fair 
. I mean, yeah, they're both talented artists and all, but can we give some love to the guy who's actually been cranking out hit after hit? The fact that this new album is coming out in 2026 is just a tease, btw 
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and now they've got two number one hits on the billboard charts - what more can you ask for? 
as a retiree, i'm loving seeing these artists still going strong all these years later, their passion for music is just inspiring.
can't wait for the new album prizefighter to drop in 2026! and omg, a 6th number one spot on the billboard charts? that's just insane!!! 
It's amazing how both artists have brought their A-game and it shows on these charts! 
I love that they're pushing the boundaries with a new album release in 2026 - can't wait for more!
it's all about collaboration and respecting each other's artistry. Mumford & Sons didn't create this hit alone, and Hozier didn't do it without help either... so let's appreciate the team effort 
. Mumford & Sons are known for their spaced-out albums, so why would they rush out a new record like this? It's probably just a desperate attempt to cling to relevance 
. And as for Hozier, he's always been the real star of the collaboration - he's the one with the real talent 
. Their collaboration is all about him getting more views and spins on his singles. This whole thing reeks of publicity stunt...
"Rubber Band Man" is already giving me life on repeat! 
these 2 bands collabing is like music to my ears lol "rubber band man" is straight fire 
i can see why they'd want to drop an album in 2026 now... maybe it's a strategy to make the prizefighter record even more special? 
either way, fans are gonna be so stoked about both of these artists doing well. btw, who else is counting down the days till their album drops? 
just saw this news about mumford sons and hozier collab 
also a big congrats to both of them on their top spot on the charts 