As we're now halfway through 2026, The Current’s Diane Miller (host of The Local Show) and Amber Hoback (music director) created a list of some of our favorite songs from 2026 (so far).

New music by Spymob, Thomas Sticha, Pit Stop, and more.

Elvis Presley's 'That's All Right' got a debut spin on a Memphis radio station; the RIAA issued its first Gold Record; Bill Withers had a No. 1 hit with 'Lean on Me'; the Go-Go's released 'Beauty and the Beat'; TCL went No. 1 with 'Waterfalls', and Beck was born, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with fiddles do you want to hear?

Dylan brought his Long Hot Summer ’26 Tour to the sparkling new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee — but seemed to hand the spotlight to new guitarists Julian Lage and Joel Paterson.

'The Stripper' was a No. 1 hit; Led Zeppelin formed; Springsteen went to No. 1 in the album charts with 'Born in the USA'; Prince had his first No. 1 single; Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs or bands relating to the number seven would you like to hear?

John Lennon and Paul McCartney met for the first time; Louis Armstrong went marchin' in with the saints; Phil Collins went to No. 1 with 'Sussudio'; and The Dixie Chicks performed despite threats, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to ice cream would you like to hear?

Janet Jackson was at No. 1; Cub Koda passed away; Johnny Cash made his last ever live performance; Huey Lewis and Marc Cohn was born, and Bjork released her debut album, Today in Music History.