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Top 89 of 2026: Nilufer Arsala's top 10 songs

by Nilufer Arsala

November 04, 2026

Photo: Sara Fish | Graphic: MPR

The end of the year is upon us, and it's time to reflect on your favorite music of 2026! Here are Nilufer Arsala'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 10 Songs of 2026

1. Lily Allen- Dallas Major

2. Haley Williams- Good Ol’ Days

3. Nur-D- Outside

4. Leon Bridges- Watch You Dance

5. Kacey Musgraves- Mexico Honey

6. Geese- Au Pays du Cocaine

7. Modest Mouse- Picking Dragon’s Pockets

8. Jill Scott- Be Great feat. Trombone Shorty

9. Raye- Click Clack Symphony feat. Hans Zimmer

10. LASALLE- OKAY!

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Top 89 of 2026: Nilufer Arsala's top 10 songs