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Coffee Break: Top Songs of 2026

by Nilufer Arsala and Jill Riley

November 04, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers' song "Lost Boys" was released on June 25, 2026. Is it one of your top songs of the year?
Phoebe Bridgers' song "Lost Boys" was released on June 25, 2026. Is it one of your top songs of the year?Olof Grind

It’s hard to believe, but we’re getting closer and closer to the end of the year. As is tradition, we want to know your favorite songs of 2026 — and you can tell us by voting for The Current’s Top 89 Songs of 2026!

From The Current: VOTE - The Current's Top 89 of 2026

Did you get way too involved with Lily Allen’s West End Girl? Were you able to find a little hope (or a husband?!) with Raye? Or did you get “Lost” with Phoebe Bridgers?

Let us know – and kick off your top songs brainstorm by helping to craft a playlist full of your favorite songs of 2026!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what favorite songs of the year would you like to hear?

(Nil’s note~ Keep in mind that while participation in the Coffee Break discussion is appreciated and encouraged, it does NOT take the place of voting in the Top 89 Countdown. Make sure your vote is counted right here. :D)


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Michigander- Freaking Out
Ratboys- Anywhere
MEEK- Fabulous
Alabama Shakes- I Feel Hope Coming
Bruce Springsteen- Streets of Minneapolis
KELS- Gone
Weezer- We Might as Well Be Strangers feat. Wednesday