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Top 89 of 2026: Mac Wilson's top 10 songs

by Mac Wilson

November 05, 2026

Top 89 2026 - Staff Picks - Mac Wilson
Top 89 2026 - Staff Picks - Mac Wilson 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 Mac Wilson'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

The Avalanches feat. Jamie xx - Every Single Weekend

Blondshell - Heart Has to Work So Hard

Phoebe Bridgers - Lost Boys

Charli XCX - Chains of Love

Mitski - Where's My Phone

Kevin Morby - Javelin

The Mountain Goats - Charlie Sheen Reaches Out to the Feds

Sylvan Esso - Hot Slob

The War on Drugs - Who's That

Suki Waterhouse - Back in Love

Top 89 of 2026: Staff Picks Playlist