Hey guys, we did it. We’ve made it halfway through 2026. Let’s celebrate by checking out the 26 Best Songs of 2026 (So Far) list.

A quick note: I decided not to rank these. So this playlist is ordered solely on what makes for a good flow in terms of the listening experience.

Here’s the track list:

1. White Denim: Chew Nails (feat. Kosta G & Loud Forest)
2. Tyler Ballgame: Matter of Taste
3. Suki Waterhouse: Back in Love
4. LuxJury: Both Teams
5. RAYE: Beware… The South London Lover Boy
6. Stephen Sanchez: SWEET LOVE
7. Lime Garden: 23
8. The Format: Shot in the Dark
9. Young the Giant: Different Kind of Love
10. Jalen Ngonda: Burning Temptation
11. Julia Cumming: Ruled By Fear
12. Brandi Carlile: Life On The Run
13. Hiss Golden Messenger: In the Middle of It
14. Gnarls Barkley: I Amnesia
15. Kacey Musgraves: Mexico Honey
16. Iron & Wine: In Your Ocean
17. Mumford & Sons: Icarus (ft. Gigi Perez)
18. MALINOWSKI: Rain-Maker
19. Culture Wars: Typical Ways
20. Vince Staples: The Big Bad Wolf
21. Jack White: G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs
22. Sublime: Until the Sun Explodes
23. Young the Giant: Bitter Fruit
24. Father John Misty: The Payoff
25. JOSEPH: Blindspot
26. Mitski: If I Leave

You can find it on Apple Music and Spotify.

Apple Music
Spotify