Top 89 of 2026: Diane's top 10 songs
November 09, 2026
The end of the year is upon us, and it's time to reflect on your favorite music of 2026! Here are Diane'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 non-local Songs
Phoebe Bridgers Lost Boys
Jesse Welles Join Ice
L'Rain Elmyra
Vince Staples Blackberry Marmalade
Dua Saleh / Bon Iver Flood
Mitzki Where's My Phone
Tierra Whack Wax Paper
Chanel Beads Song for the Messenger
Erykah Badu / The Alchemist / Thundercat They Ain't You
Kelela The Bridge
Top 10 local songs
papa mbye care for you
Laamar Who Is She To You
she's green Paper Thin
Porch Light Paranoia
Lasalle OKAY!
Mother Soki The Rot
The Jayhawks Mr. Lincoln
Wild Horses Sunrise on the Absaroke
Obi Original Sorry Oga!
Favorite New Local Artists
LASALLE
Thomas Sticha
Leslie Perez
Willem Dafoe Fan Club
Uchaye
Ideas by AB
Clovers Daughter
Tuffie
Bunny Blood
Fiona Hayes
Favorite Concert:
LOCAL: Heart to Gold, She's Green, Remo Drive and WHY NOT @ First Avenue
NON-Local: Geese @ MN Yacht Club Fest