As we're now halfway through 2026, The Current’s Diane Miller (host of The Local Show) and Amber Hoback (music director) created a list of some of our favorite songs from 2026 (so far).

Today’s Song of the Day is “holdin it down” from Christian Taylor’s EP precious, out now.

Today’s Song of the Day is “Cutting Off The Head Of A Ghost” from Kelsey Lu’s album So Help Me God, out now.

Today’s Song of the Day is “I Don't Wanna Talk” from Daði Freyr’s album Too Much Not Enough, out now.

Today’s Song of the Day is “Formation (feat. Olamide)” from Adekunle Gold’s album Fuji Xtra, out now.

From Big Turn to the Minnesota State Fair, find the lineups, locations, dates, ticket info, and details for more than 50 of the biggest music festivals and events of the entire year. This guide features concerts in Minneapolis, St. Paul, greater Minnesota, and the Midwest.

As the year reaches its mid-point, we have answers to a question more pressing than what to wear to the cookout or how early should we arrive at the fireworks show: What should I listen to?

Today’s Song of the Day is “Screwdark” by RIP Magic.

Today’s Song of the Day is “Crowns Of England” from The Mary Wallopers’ album Paddywhackery, out September 18.

Today’s Song of the Day is “Better Man” from Slow Pulp’s album Melodie, out September 18.