Top 89 of 2026: Jill Riley's top 11 songs
by Jill Riley
November 04, 2026
The end of the year is upon us, and it's time to reflect on your favorite music of 2026! Here are Jill Riley's favorite songs of the year.
Once you've made your own list, vote in The Current's Top 89 poll by Monday, Nov. 16, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a pair of coveted tickets to both nights of Brandi Carlile: Burn the Setlist (The All Request Tour) taking place Tuesday, Nov. 17, and Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the State Theatre in downtown Minneapolis.
The Current will count down your Top 89 of 2026 at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31.
Top 11 Songs of 2026
1. Phoebe Bridgers "Lost Boys"
2. Michigander "Freaking Out"
3. Johnny Blueskies and the Dark Clouds "Situation"
4. Kels "Gone"
5. Brandon Flowers "Plans"
6. Beck "Ride Lonesome"
7. Megasound "Supersize"
8. Womack Sisters "If I Let You"
9. Low Cut Connie "Livin in the USA"
10. Joseph "Ready to Let You Down"
11. Brigitte Calls Me Baby “Slumber Party” - My jam of the year
My headline for 2026:
In 2026, protest songs rang out from the MN music scene and beyond. Plus, music icons from Springsteen to Tom Morello, Brandi Carlile to Patti Smith, Joan Baez to Dropkick Murphys showed up to rally support for Minneapolis.