'We're Blown Away': Vika & Linda Land ARIA #1 With 'Where Do You Come From?'

Vika & Linda landed at #1 on the Australian Albums Chart a day after getting inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Vika & Linda(Credit: Brett Schewitz)

It’s been an incredible week for Vika & Linda, who have landed at #1 on the Australian Albums Chart with their new album, Where Do You Come From?, after being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on Thursday (11 June). Additionally, the album hit #11 on the overall ARIA Albums Chart and #5 on the Vinyl Chart.

Where Do You Come From? marks the sisters’ first full-length album of predominantly original material since 1996’s Princess Tabu and finds them returning to a songwriting style rekindled through the process of writing their 2022 memoir, No Bull.

Vika & Linda have consistently lent their voices to other Australian music legends – think The Black Sorrows, Hunters & Collectors, Archie Roach, and John Farnham – but with their latest record, the sisters have stepped into the limelight to share their story.

Reacting to the news of their ARIA Australian Albums Chart #1, the sisters said, “We thought this week couldn’t get any better. It’s ended with a bang!! We’re blown away by the response to our new album ‘Where Do You Come From?’, thank you to everyone who got it to # 1. We feel very lucky to have a wonderful team who have worked incredibly hard.”

Dean McLachlan, the Senior Director of Iconic Artists & Catalogue at Mushroom, added, “Today we congratulate Vika & Linda — part of the Mushroom story since 1993.

“Creating new music takes courage, conviction and self-belief. With ‘Where Do You Come From?’, Vika & Linda have delivered their most personal album yet, and its debut at #1 is a testament to the honesty and beauty of this remarkable record.

“To see Vika & Linda celebrated for their extraordinary legacy while continuing to reach new audiences with new music is truly special. Everyone at Mushroom is incredibly proud of this achievement.”

You can listen to / purchase Where Do You Come From? here.

Vika & Linda are currently on a 50-date national tour, visiting all corners of the country as they celebrate their new album and more than 35 years in Australian music. To find out more about Where Do You Come From?, check out The Music’s recent cover story with the sisters here.