The end of the year is upon us, and it's time to reflect on your favorite music of 2026! Here are Lindsay Kimball'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 (alphabetical order)

Artist Song Album

Alabama Shakes I Feel Hope Coming I Must Be Dreaming

Alex Lambert Beautiful Mind Beautiful Mind (Single)

Aubory Bugg nosedive i think i had something once

Bebe Stockwell When You Know Volume 1

Death Cab for Cutie Stone Over Water I Built You A Tower

Devon Gilfillian IRL Time Will Tell

Jesse Welles GOOD vs ice GOOD vs ice (Single)

Jon Batiste Midnight Movement Monk Meditations

Kacey Musgraves Mexico Honey Middle of Nowhere

Leon Bridges Your Love Is Electric Happiness Anytime

Lizzy McAlpine Ugly Things Angel

Medium Build Home Depot King of Having Fun

MEEK Fabulous Terminally Verbal EP

Michael Kiwanuka Just Another Moment FUDGE

Mitski Where's My Phone Nothing's About to Happen to Me

Olivia Rodrigo stupid song you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love

Phoebe Bridgers Bobby Lost Weekend

Stephen Wilson Jr. Hardwired Hardwired (Single)

Top 89 of 2026: Staff Picks Playlist